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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.
Haiti situation 'dire', Obama says Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's President, Rene Preval.
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.
Biden steps up pressure on Israel The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace.
US reports record budget deficit The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history.
US activist Granny D dies at 100 Granny D, who walked across the US at the age of 89 in support of election campaign finance reform, dies.
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
US 'hid terror suspect treatment' A former UK spy chief says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.
Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38 Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms.
Oscar bosses defend Fawcett snub Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.
US survey charts who is missing out on their sleep A poll released in the US reveals significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, African-Americans, Hispanics and Whites, as the BBC's Jane O'Brien reports.
Political analysis and a British perspective on life in the US Mark Mardell's take on politics and life in the US and North America.
Villegas eases to Florida success Camilo Villegas shoots a final round of 68 to win the Honda Classic by five shots.
Obama backs Greece on speculators President Barack Obama has 'responded positively' to calls to clamp down on market speculators, says the Greek PM after talks.
Producer admits Letterman blackmail A US TV producer pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail US chat show host David Letterman over his affairs.
Ban honours UN's Haiti 'heroes' Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to the 101 UN staff who died in the Haiti quake, as President Preval seeks US support for the economy.
US woman on 'jihad terror' charge A US woman from Pennsylvania faces charges of using the internet to recruit female militant fighters for deadly attacks abroad.
US apology for Gaddafi comments The US State Department apologises for comments its spokesman made after Libya's Col Gaddafi called for a jihad against Switzerland.
EU concern over end of tanker bid Brussels says it hopes European aerospace group EADS was not prevented from fairly bidding for a major US defence deal.
Oscars 'most watched since 2005' This year's Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles was the most watched in the US for five years, early figures suggest.
Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill' The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.
Annie Leibovitz signs debt deal Photographer Annie Leibovitz does a deal with Colony Capital to clear huge debts that meant she may have lost her library of famous pictures.
Northrop and EADS exit tanker bid Northrop Grumman and EADS pull out of bidding for a $35bn US Air Force air-to-air refuelling tanker contract.
Rebuilding Chile Quake-hit nation could see economy bounce back
Haitians' double trauma Two earthquakes in two months for Haitian family
Chile army under scrutiny Chile's army under scrutiny in quake recovery effort
Quake efforts Chileans feel abandoned but aid starts to arrive
Gold rush Canada goes wild after ice hockey victory
Galapagos tension Can all species live side by side in unique ecosystem?
Dotcom Crash 10 years on from the burst Nasdaq bubble
Tough task Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile
Power-sharing Light bulb switch offers Venezuela hope in a crisis
Haiti challenge Rebuilding a devastated economy
Fuel fighters Boeing wins lucrative mid-air refuelling battle

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