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Bank of America sorry for mistakenly repossessing parrot
Bank of America has apologised to a woman in Pennsylvania after one of its contractors entered her house and confiscated her parrot.
Four due in court over expenses
Three Labour MPs and a Tory peer are due in court later to face charges in relation to their expenses claims.
Police 'risk public confidence'
Police failures to tackle anti-social behaviour risk public confidence, says the chief inspector of constabulary.
Mexican shakes up world rich list
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.
China inflation at 16-month high
Chinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, leading to calls for the government to take measures to cool the economy.
BP to explore for oil in Brazil
Oil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.
'Console killer' launches in June
A gaming service that aims to kill off the traditional gaming console will begin streaming games over the net in June this year.
Peace talks in doubt over housing
The Palestinian Authority says indirect talks with Israel will be "very difficult" if more homes are built on occupied land as planned.
Ukraine leader 'forms coalition'
The new Ukrainian president's party forms a coalition that is nominating a former finance minister as prime minister.
Confusion over kidnap in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan dismiss reports a five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped last week has been released.
Chile's new leader to be sworn in
Chilean tycoon Sebastian Pinera will be sworn in as president, with a major post-earthquake rebuilding effort ahead of him.
Greeks stage fresh general strike
Public and transport services grind to a halt in Greece as workers stage a third strike in protest at austerity measures.
Daihatsu recalling cars in Japan
Carmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.
Morrisons profit up on new stores
The UK's fourth biggest supermarket group, Morrisons, reports a 30% rise in annual profits after it opens more stores.
Major fire guts Shoreditch block
More than 100 firefighters tackle a major fire at a restaurant and office block in central London.
Beckham lauds 'world best' Rooney
David Beckham hails Wayne Rooney as one of the world's best players after he fires Man Utd into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Japan's economic growth rate cut
Japan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.
Japan opens 98th national airport
Japan opens an airport in Ibaraki offering just one flight a day, sparking criticism over wasteful spending.
Vladimir Putin set to visit India
Russian PM Vladimir Putin is due in India for talks expected to focus on arms and energy contracts.
India rebel offensive intensifies
Indian security forces step up their operations against Maoist rebels, security officials say.