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CHANNEL 1: Yahoo! News: World News

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Pinera works late, promises better dawn for Chile (AP)
AP - Calling on Chileans to dry their tears and get to work to rebuild the nation, Sebastian Pinera is already setting an example.

Suicide bombs kill 15, wound 35 in Pakistani city (AP)
AP - A pair of suicide bombers targeting army vehicles detonated explosives within seconds of each other Friday, killing at least 15 people in this eastern city, police said. It was the fourth major attack in Pakistan this week, indicating Islamist militants are stepping up violence after a period of relative calm.

Israel seals off West Bank to prevent unrest (AP)
AP - Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest.

Marjah push: Ups and downs are lessons for future (AP)
AP - EDITOR'S NOTE: Alfred de Montesquiou, an Associated Press correspondent embedded with U.S. Marines in the battle for the Afghan town of Marjah, was able to observe some of the lessons of the fighting and hear from the officers in command how they are being absorbed.

Thai anti-govt protesters begin to mass for rally (AP)
AP - Anti-government protesters massed around Thailand on Friday ahead of a march they hope will paralyze the capital and force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections. Authorities mobilized 50,000 security officers and set up checkpoints around Bangkok.

Can a Fatwa Against Terrorism Stop Extremists? (Time.com)
Time.com - Can an influential Pakistani cleric end terrorism by declaring a fatwa against it?

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CHANNEL 2 : BBC Sport | Northern Ireland | UK Edition

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Kidney wary of threat from Welsh
Ireland coach Declan Kidney says Wales will provide a formidable test in Saturday's Six Nations game at Croke Park.

Holders Crues out of Irish Cup
Holders Crusaders crash out of the Irish Cup as they lose 1-0 to Portadown in their quarter-final replay at Shamrock Park.

Blues extend lead in Premiership
Linfield extend their lead at the top of the table to four points with a comfortable 4-1 win at home to Dungannon Swifts.

Ballymena Utd 2-0 Glenavon
Ballymena United book their place in the semi-finals of the JJB Irish Cup with a 2-0 win over Glenavon in their quarter-final replay.

Glentoran 2-1 Institute
Scott Young secures his first win as interim Glens boss with this Carling Premiership win at the Oval.

Greene edges through to Crucible
Gerard Greene has booked a place in next month's World Championships at the Crucible in Sheffield.

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CHANNEL 3: BBC News | Business | UK Edition

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Lehman bosses severely criticised
A report into the collapse of US bank Lehman Brothers criticises senior executives and auditor Ernst & Young for serious lapses.

BA union set to announce strikes
The union representing BA cabin crew plans to announce strike dates later this morning, the BBC understands.

FSA to clamp down on mis-selling
The head of the financial watchdog the FSA will announce plans to toughen up consumer protection.

China hits back at Obama on yuan
China has hit back at comments by US President Barack Obama that Beijing should change its currency strategy.

New mortgages 'halved in January'
The number of mortgages agreed with house buyers fell 49% in January from the month before, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says.

New York banking gains on London
New York and London have been ranked as the joint-top global financial centres according to new research.

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CHANNEL 4 : BBC News | Technology | UK Edition

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'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.

Web censure 'curbs human rights'
Freedom of expression on the web has been curtailed in 2009, the US state department says in its annual human rights report.

Telegraph poles to take broadband
Virgin Media has begun trials of technology to deliver high-speed fibre-optic broadband over telegraph poles in the UK.

Tories pledge 'fastest broadband'
The Conservatives say they will make Britain the first country in Europe to have widespread super-fast broadband.

Sony shows off motion controller
Sony reveals details about its new motion controller the PlayStation Move, as a contender to market leader Nintendo Wii.

Mobile phone allows boss to snoop
Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.

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CHANNEL 5 (also Travel): BBC Travel News | Top incidents for Northern Ireland

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[Medium] A1 Dublin Road Newry, southbound at Cloghogue Roundabout
A1 Down - Exit slip road closed on Dublin Road southbound , major roadworks at Cloghogue Roundabout , in Newry. Diversion in operation - Signed

[Medium] A1 Dublin Road Newry, both ways at Cloghogue Roundabout
A1 Down - One lane closed on Dublin Road , roadworks at Cloghogue Roundabout , in Newry

[Medium] A4 Woodlough Road Dungannon, both ways between Mullybrannon Road and Jakies Lane
A4 Tyrone - Contraflow and roadworks on Woodlough Road between Mullybrannon Road and Jakies Lane , in Dungannon

[Medium] A32 Irvinestown Road Enniskillen, both ways at Cherrymount Roundabout
A32 Fermanagh - Speed restriction of 40 mph on Irvinestown Road , roadworks at Cherrymount Roundabout , in Enniskillen

[Cleared] A2 Sydenham Bypass Belfast, westbound between A2 Belfast Road and Dee Street
A2 Antrim - Traffic returned to normal on Sydenham Bypass westbound between Tillysburn and Dee Street , in Belfast

[Cleared] M2 Belfast, southbound between M5 [M2 J.2] and M3 [M2 J.1a]
M2 Antrim - Traffic returned to normal southbound between J2, Fortwilliam and J1a, Nelson Street , in Belfast

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CHANNEL 6 (also Travel): BBC Travel News | Top incidents for Scotland

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[Very Severe] M898 Renfrewshire, southbound between A898 [M898 J.1] and M8 J30
M898 Renfrewshire - Closed southbound due to resurfacing work between J1 A898 and Erskine Bridge. Diversion in operation - as signed

[Severe] A991 North Marketgait Dundee City, eastbound between A923 Lochee Road and Victoria Road
A991 Dundee City - North Marketgait closed eastbound due to police incident between Dudhope Roundabout and Ladywell Roundabout. Diversion in operation - For Eastbound traffic wanting to access Forfar Road via West Marketgait, South Marketgait, and East Marketgait

[Severe] M8 West Lothian, both ways between A801 [M8 J.4] and B7057 [M8 J.5]
M8 West Lothian - Contraflow and roadworks both ways between J4, Whitburn and J5, Harthill Services

[Severe] M74 Glasgow City, northbound between A763 Carmyle Avenue [M74 J.2] and Fullarton Road [M74 J.1]
M74 Glasgow City - One lane closed northbound , roadworks between J2, Carmyle and J1, Fullerton Road

[Severe] A749 Farmeloan Road Rutherglen, northbound between B768 Main Street and Victoria Street
A749 South Lanarkshire - Farmeloan Road closed northbound due to restrictions and roadworks between B768 Main Street and Victoria Street , in Rutherglen. Diversion in operation - as signed. Also affecting A749 Stonelaw Road at B768 Main Street

[Severe] M898 Renfrewshire, northbound between M8 J30 [M898 J.1] and A898
M898 Renfrewshire - One lane closed northbound , roadworks during off-peak periods between Erskine Bridge and J1 A898

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CHANNEL 7: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News

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'American Idol' pares down to 12 finalists (AP)
AP - Teen power won out on "American Idol" as Katie Stevens claimed a place in the top 12 while a more experienced singer got the ax.

Madonna offers relationship tips on 'Marriage Ref' (AP)
AP - Madonna doesn't think a wife should withhold sex from a sloppy husband.

'Uncharted 2' nabs 5 trophies at video game awards (AP)
AP - "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves" stole the show at the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Football Hall of Famer, TV star Olsen dies at 69 (AP)
AP - Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, who helped form one of the NFL's greatest defensive lines before embarking on a successful career in television, died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 69.

Appeal filed in Phil Spector case (AP)
AP - Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct.

Chavez thanks Sean Penn for slamming his critics (AP)
AP - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is grateful that actor Sean Penn has defended him against his critics within the U.S. media.

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CHANNEL 8: BBC News | Entertainment | UK Edition

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Bleakley achieves water-ski goal
The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley water-skis across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief.

Phil Spector 'denied fair trial'
Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector are appealing his murder conviction, claiming he was denied a fair trial.

Jay Sean wins Asian Music Awards
Jay Sean sweeps the boards at the 2010 Asian Music Awards by winning the four awards for which he was nominated.

Take That star sorry for affairs
Take That star Mark Owen says he is "deeply sorry" for cheating on his partner of five years before they married in 2009.

Corey Haim was 'tormented soul'
Lost Boys actor Corey Haim was a "tormented soul", his friend and fellow actor Corey Feldman says.

Pink Floyd win EMI court ruling
Pink Floyd tracks may be removed from digital music services like iTunes after a High Court ruling.

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