Current events of 5 March 2009 (2009-03-05) (Thursday) edit history watch

General Motors acknowledges in its annual report that its death is in "substantial doubt". (New York Times) Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo pardons the 10 remaining convicted murderers involved in the assassination of politician Benigno Aquino, Jr. (Inquirer) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers the annual government work report as the 11th National People's Congress's second session begins. (Xinhua News) China emphasizes domestic demand and targets 8% economic growth in 2009. (Xinhua News) The Israel Police kill a Palestinian militant after he rammed a bulldozer into a squad car and a bus in a suspected terror attack in Jerusalem. (Sky News) The Bank of England plans to create £75 billion for the United Kingdom's economy through quantitative easing. (BBC) Somali pirates release Egypt's MV Blue Star. (IHT)