BBC News 18 March 2011 Last updated at 07:09 ET

West moves towards Libya actionGaddafi forces, 17 March

Western powers discuss how to enforce a no-fly zone over Libya and protect civilians, after a UN resolution backs "all necessary" means short of occupation.


A girl is tested for radiation in Fukushima, northern Japan, 18 March 2011Japan raises nuclear alert level

Japan raises the alert level at a stricken nuclear plant from four to five on a seven-point international scale for atomic accidents.

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Eight weeks to face the TalibanFacing the Taliban

Will these young Afghan recruits be ready in time?

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  • A member of the band Starscream playing a GameboyMeet the chip punks

    The bands turning 1980s games consoles into musical instruments


  • DollIt's quiz time

    A doll of whom got one company into hot water?


  • Shop assistant, Fort LauderdaleGood job

    Why there is no need to worry about the rise of the service sector


  • Researcher examining a three-dimensional model of a DNA Big questions

    Can science answer life's important questions? Today


  • Nazi craze

    Why are bizarre books about Hitler so popular?

  • Perilous road

    How are Indians faring with the Right to Information law?

  • Power trip

    How Obama's visit could help reset US-Brazil ties

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  • Pete Cashmore of MashableClick Watch

    Mashable CEO Pete Cashmore on some of the biggest trends at the SXSW interactive festival


  • Jamal Fakhro, vice chairman of Bahrain’s Shura Council HARDtalk Watch

    Jamal Fakhro, of Bahrain's Shura Council, says soldiers 'don't want to continue to kill anybody'


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