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Audio Archives

FBI to investigate Mexico deaths
The FBI says it is sending agents to Mexico's border city of Ciudad Juarez after three people linked to the US consulate were killed.
Power cut plunges Chile into dark
A massive power failure plunges much of earthquake-hit Chile into darkness, affecting up to 90% of the population.
Calvin Klein owner buys Hilfiger
The owner of Calvin Klein buys Tommy Hilfiger for $3bn to create one of the world's largest clothing groups.
US presses Israel on settler row
The US says it is awaiting a formal response from Israel amid a row over its decision to build new homes in East Jerusalem.
Mission: Impossible actor dies
Peter Graves, star of the TV series Mission: Impossible and the Airplane films, dies of a suspected heart attack in LA, aged 83.
US bank regulation bill unveiled
Democrat senators have unveiled proposed new laws that will give the US Federal Reserve more regulatory powers over US banks.
US industrial output rises again
US factory output has gone up for the eighth month in a row, despite winter storms that affected industry in the north east.
Brazil leader begins Mid-East tour
Brazil's president arrives in Israel at the start of a Middle East tour to throw his country's weight behind the peace process.
China buying Argentine oil stake
China National Offshore Oil Corporation is paying $3.1bn for a 50% stake in Argentine oil and gas group Bridas Corporation.
First dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary
The internet domain name dotcom celebrates its 25th anniversary as nearly 86 million active internet sites now use it.
Friends star Schwimmer to marry UK girlfriend
Friends actor David Schwimmer is to marry his British photographer girlfriend Zoe Buckman.
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.
Woods return date still unknown
US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem says he does not know when Tiger Woods will return to golf despite hinting otherwise.
Nerveless Els clinches CA title
A superb final-round 66 from South Africa's Ernie Els saw off the challenge of Charl Schwartzel to secure the WGC-CA Championship title.
UN boss reassures Haiti victims
Ban Ki-moon tells Haiti the world will continue to support them as they recover from the devastating earthquake.
US fury at Mexico consular deaths
Three people connected to the US consulate in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez have been killed, the White House says.
Avalanche hits snowmobile rally
An avalanche hits an unauthorised snowmobile rally in Canada, killing at least two people.
Obama aide stokes US-Israel row
A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row.
Bloodshed blights Acapulco resort
Thirteen people die, four of whom are beheaded, in drug-related violence at the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco.
Colombia votes for new Congress
Colombians are set to vote in legislative elections that may indicate how the May presidential election will shape up.
US bank regulation bill expected
A new bill to tighten regulation of US banks is due to be unveiled, but it may struggle to get backing in the Senate.
US woman freed in Vilks 'plot'
A US woman held in Ireland over an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist is freed, as three others are still questioned.
US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
Airbus plans sales of A400M to US
Europe's leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus says it plans to sell around 210 of its A400M military planes to the US.
California sues Toyota for faults
Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles it knew had defects.