Saturday, November 14, 2009

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Sunday, 15 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
No public probe into Iraq 'abuse'
Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
  Bankers' deals could be 'torn up'
Alistair Darling confirms the City watchdog will be able to "tear up" bankers' contracts if pay deals reward undue risk-taking.
  Dozens hurt in lights switch-on
Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
  Obama joins Apec Singapore summit
US President Barack Obama joins Asian leaders in Singapore for an economic forum, before he continues to China later.
  Interfaith week tackles tensions
The first interfaith week is being held in England, to strengthen relations and help tackle societal issues.
WORLD
Obama joins Apec Singapore summit
US President Barack Obama joins Asian leaders in Singapore for an economic forum, before he continues to China later.
  Colombia detains Venezuela guards
Colombia holds four Venezuelan national guard members who crossed the border onto Colombian territory.
  Sweden returns skulls to Hawaii
Sweden returns 22 skulls taken from indigenous cemeteries in Hawaii in the 19th Century, where they will now be reburied.
AFRICA
Ethiopia rebels 'capture towns'
Ethnic-Somali rebels in Ethiopia say they have launched an offensive against government forces and captured several towns.
  Chiluba trial 'cost Zambia $13m'
Zambia says $13m was spent on prosecuting ex-President Chiluba, who was accused of embezzling public funds.
  African World Cup qualifiers
With three of the five African 2010 groups still undecided, send us your comments on this weekend's critical action by text and email.
AMERICAS
Brazil and France in climate deal
Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
  Colombia detains Venezuela guards
Colombia holds four Venezuelan national guard members who crossed the border onto Colombian territory.
  Sweden returns skulls to Hawaii
Sweden returns 22 skulls taken from indigenous cemeteries in Hawaii in the 19th Century, where they will now be reburied.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Obama joins Apec Singapore summit
US President Barack Obama joins Asian leaders in Singapore for an economic forum, before he continues to China later.
  Tamil asylum seekers leave ship
A group of 22 Sri Lankan asylum seekers comes ashore after a month on an Australian ship off Indonesia, officials say.
  New Zealand 1-0 Bahrain
New Zealand reach the World Cup finals for the second time in their history with victory over Bahrain in their qualifying play-off second leg.
EUROPE
Kosovo votes in local elections
Kosovo holds local elections, the first poll since independence was declared from Serbia in early 2008.
  Slovenia signs Russian gas deal
Slovenia signs a deal with Russia for the massive South Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe to run through its territory.
  Sweden returns skulls to Hawaii
Sweden returns 22 skulls taken from indigenous cemeteries in Hawaii in the 19th Century, where they will now be reburied.
MIDDLE EAST
No public probe into Iraq 'abuse'
Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
  Iran forms political web monitor
Iranian police set up a special unit to monitor political websites in an apparent effort to curb opposition campaigners.
  'Sabbath' protest targets Intel
More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan bomb targets checkpoint
A suicide bomber attacks a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 10 people, officials say.
  India train accident kills seven
At least seven people are killed and dozens injured as an express train crashes near the Indian city of Jaipur.
  Famed climber dies on Nepal peak
Renowned Slovenian mountaineer Tomaz Humar is found dead in the Himalayas after being stranded on a peak with a broken leg.
UK
Dozens hurt in lights switch-on
Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
  Bankers' deals could be 'torn up'
Alistair Darling confirms the City watchdog will be able to "tear up" bankers' contracts if pay deals reward undue risk-taking.
  Cameron speaks of Christian faith
David Cameron describes himself as a Christian who believes in God and goes to church, although "not as regularly as I should".
ENGLAND
Dozens hurt in lights switch-on
Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
  Man charged with car stab murder
A 50-year-old man is charged with the murder of a mother-of-two who was stabbed in her own car in Leicestershire.
  100mph storm winds batter south
Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Firefighters injured at college
Two firefighters are injured while tackling a fire at a theological college in south Belfast.
  21-year-old abducted and beaten
A man is abducted and beaten in a suspected sectarian attack in County Londonderry early on Saturday.
  11-plus replacement tests taken
More than 7,000 primary school pupils in Northern Ireland have sat new grammar school entrance tests.
SCOTLAND
Planning appeals 'getting faster'
New figures show 80% of planning appeals are dealt with in 12 weeks or less, compared with just 6% two years ago.
  Clashes after rival city marches
Two rival marches in Glasgow city centre lead to minor skirmishes, with police making a number of arrests.
  Two die after car leaves motorway
Two people die after the car they are travelling in leaves the carriageway and plunges down an embankment.
POLITICS
MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating new allegations of abuse by UK troops during the years they spent in Iraq.
  Bankers' deals could be 'torn up'
Alistair Darling confirms the City watchdog will be able to "tear up" bankers' contracts if pay deals reward undue risk-taking.
  Cameron speaks of Christian faith
David Cameron describes himself as a Christian who believes in God and goes to church, although "not as regularly as I should".
BUSINESS
More complaints of rogue traders
The Office of Fair Trading says it received a record number of complaints about rogue traders in the past year.
  Bankers' deals could be 'torn up'
Alistair Darling confirms the City watchdog will be able to "tear up" bankers' contracts if pay deals reward undue risk-taking.
  BA merger 'good for passengers'
British Airways says its planned merger with Iberia will be good news for customers, and pledges no cuts to its service standards.
ENTERTAINMENT
Brand says Sachs row was 'funny'
Comedian Russell Brand says he found the scandal which followed the prank calls he made to actor Andrew Sachs last year "funny".
  Eastwood receives French honour
Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood is made a commander in France's prestigious Legion of Honour to mark his contribution to cinema.
  Radcliffe denies drug allegations
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe "categorically" denies newspaper allegations he was photographed smoking cannabis.
SCIENCE/NATURE
'Significant' water found on Moon
Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, agency scientists have announced.
  Worms turned into hermaphrodites
With a surprisingly simple genetic tweak, researchers change female nematode worms into hermaphrodites
  Brazil and France in climate deal
Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
TECHNOLOGY
BBC iPlayer launches Wii channel
The BBC iPlayer will be available on the Nintendo Wii as a dedicated channel from 18 November.
  Switzerland takes Google to court
The Swiss privacy watchdog is taking Google to court over its Street View application.
  'Sabbath' protest targets Intel
More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.
HEALTH
Mutant genes 'key to long life'
US scientists link long life with those people who have inherited a particular enzyme which prevents cells from ageing.
  Rethink for calorie eating levels
Calorie counts used as the foundation for diets and healthy-eating guidance may be wrong, a report says.
  Teeth grinders are in for a shock
Patients complaining of grinding their teeth in their sleep are being given mild electric shock treatment.
EDUCATION
11-plus replacement tests taken
More than 7,000 primary school pupils in Northern Ireland have sat new grammar school entrance tests.
  Faith schools attacked over staff
The government faces criticism over claims that it is allowing faith schools to recruit staff based on their spiritual beliefs.
  Academic pledges to give away £1m
An Oxford University academic pledges to give £1m of his earnings to charity and wants others to join him.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1940: Germans bomb Coventry to destruction
The German Luftwaffe bombs Coventry in a massive raid leaving much of the city devastated.
  1985: Anglo-Irish agreement signed
Britain and the Republic of Ireland sign a deal giving Dublin a role in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 60 years - unionists accuse Mrs Thatcher or treachery.
  1998: Iraqi climbdown averts air strikes
Britain and America call back their bombers after Iraq agrees to allow UN weapons inspectors back into the country.

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Friday, November 13, 2009

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Saturday, 14 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating 33 new allegations of abuse by UK troops during the years they spent in Iraq.
  New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
  Floods as UK faces stormy gales
Heavy rain and high winds bring flooding to parts of southern Britain, as the year's worst storm is forecast.
  Private 'police' provoke concern
The growing number of private security firms policing UK streets is a worrying development, senior police figures say.
  Obama affirms commitment to Asia
US President Barack Obama welcomes a bigger international role for China and pledges greater cooperation with Asian countries.
WORLD
Obama affirms commitment to Asia
US President Barack Obama welcomes a bigger international role for China and pledges greater cooperation with Asian countries.
  New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
  'Significant' water found on Moon
Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, agency scientists have announced.
AFRICA
MoD vessel 'watched yacht hijack'
A ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary watched as a British couple were taken hostage by Somali pirates but chose not to open fire.
  EU soldiers to help Somali troops
The European Union is set to endorse plans to send troops to help train up to 2,000 Somali soldiers, an EU official says.
  Angolan 'mafia targets Chinese'
Chinese workers in Angola are being targeted by "mafia-style" gangs, threatening bilateral relations, business leaders say.
AMERICAS
New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
  Obama affirms commitment to Asia
US President Barack Obama welcomes a bigger international role for China and pledges greater cooperation with Asian countries.
  Brazil proposes carbon cut target
Brazil offers to cut carbon emissions by 36% by 2020, in an attempt to encourage richer nations to reveal their plans.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Obama affirms commitment to Asia
US President Barack Obama welcomes a bigger international role for China and pledges greater cooperation with Asian countries.
  Tamil asylum seekers leave ship
A group of 22 Sri Lankan asylum seekers comes ashore after a month on an Australian ship off Indonesia, officials say.
  Angolan 'mafia targets Chinese'
Chinese workers in Angola are being targeted by "mafia-style" gangs, threatening bilateral relations, business leaders say.
EUROPE
Eurozone emerges from recession
The eurozone economy has emerged from recession after growing between July and September, figures show.
  Major fire at Russia arms depot
At least two people are killed after explosions at an arms depot in central Russia, officials say, but 43 are found safe.
  Turkey unveils reforms for Kurds
The Turkish government announces plans to expand the rights of Kurds, who for decades have complained of discrimination.
MIDDLE EAST
MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating 33 new allegations of abuse by UK troops during the years they spent in Iraq.
  Saudis 'renew Yemen bombing'
Shia rebels in northern Yemen say Saudi Arabia has carried out more bombing raids, targeting several villages along the border.
  Egypt rail crash workers charged
Eight Egyptian railway workers will face trial over a train collision in which 18 people were killed, a judicial official has said.
SOUTH ASIA
Bombers hit Pakistan spy agency
A bomb hits Pakistan's main intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least 12, officials say.
  Explosion at Nato base in Kabul
A suicide bombing claimed by the Taliban injures three Western soldiers and three Afghan civilians at a Nato base near Kabul, officials say.
  New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
UK
MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims
The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating 33 new allegations of abuse by UK troops during the years they spent in Iraq.
  Floods as UK faces stormy gales
Heavy rain and high winds bring flooding to parts of southern Britain, as the year's worst storm is forecast.
  Private 'police' provoke concern
The growing number of private security firms policing UK streets is a worrying development, senior police figures say.
ENGLAND
Floods as UK faces stormy gales
Heavy rain and high winds bring flooding to parts of southern Britain, as the year's worst storm is forecast.
  Stalker in bolt gun murder jailed
A "delusional" stalker who murdered a mother with a bolt gun, hours after she had warned police about him, is jailed for life.
  More complaints of rogue traders
The Office of Fair Trading says it received a record number of complaints about rogue traders in the past year.
NORTHERN IRELAND
11-plus replacement tests begin
Primary school pupils in Northern Ireland are due to sit grammar school entrance tests, against the wishes of education chiefs.
  Killer driver sent back to jail
A convicted killer who caused the death of a girl while driving a stolen car has been sent back to prison for driving dangerously.
  Son arrested over father's murder
A son of a man found murdered in Lurgan, County Armagh, is arrested in connection with his death.
SCOTLAND
Rally opposes 'anti-Islamic' demo
A major police operation is planned to prevent trouble at two opposing demonstrations taking place in Glasgow.
  Badger 'clans' recorded on moors
Badgers have been "surprisingly" found on barren moorland and along coasts, according to organisers of a Scottish survey.
  Child's life claimed by swine flu
A child with an underlying health condition has died after contracting swine flu, the Scottish government confirms.
POLITICS
Speaker 'relaxed' over wife move
Commons Speaker and former Tory MP John Bercow says he is "relaxed" about his wife standing for office as a Labour councillor.
  By-election win 'endorses Brown'
Labour hail their win in the Glasgow North East by-election as an endorsement of Prime Minister Gordon Brown's policies.
  Brown hopeful over Afghan boost
Gordon Brown says he is hopeful he will be able to persuade allies to send more military personnel to Afghanistan.
BUSINESS
More complaints of rogue traders
The Office of Fair Trading says it received a record number of complaints about rogue traders in the past year.
  BA merger 'good for passengers'
British Airways says its planned merger with Iberia will be good news for customers, and pledges no cuts to its service standards.
  Eurozone emerges from recession
The eurozone economy has emerged from recession after growing between July and September, figures show.
ENTERTAINMENT
Radcliffe denies drug allegations
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe "categorically" denies newspaper allegations he was photographed smoking cannabis.
  Ill Forsyth to miss Strictly show
Bruce Forsyth pulls out of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing "on doctor's orders" because he has flu.
  Paranormal profit for scary movie
The director of Paranormal Activity - made for $15,000 - says he is "overwhelmed" as the movie takes $100m in the US.
SCIENCE/NATURE
'Significant' water found on Moon
Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, agency scientists have announced.
  Big profit from nature protection
Money invested in protecting nature can bring huge financial returns, according to a study backed by the UK.
  Rosetta makes final home call
Europe's Rosetta probe makes its final Earth flyby, a manoeuvre designed to position it to chase down a comet in 2014.
TECHNOLOGY
BBC iPlayer launches Wii channel
The BBC iPlayer will be available on the Nintendo Wii as a dedicated channel from 18 November.
  Switzerland takes Google to court
The Swiss privacy watchdog is taking Google to court over its Street View application.
  Windows 7 borrowed 'look' of Mac
A Microsoft executive was quoted as saying that Windows 7's graphical changes were inspired by Apple's Mac OS.
HEALTH
Teeth grinders are in for a shock
Patients complaining of grinding their teeth in their sleep are being given mild electric shock treatment.
  Charity demands child sunbed ban
Sunbeds should be banned for under-18s in England, a charity says after a survey suggests 250,000 are putting themselves at risk of skin cancer.
  Breast 'regrowth' trial planned
A surgical method to regrow breasts after surgery has proven successful in tests on pigs, say researchers.
EDUCATION
11-plus replacement tests begin
Primary school pupils in Northern Ireland are due to sit grammar school entrance tests, against the wishes of education chiefs.
  Faith schools attacked over staff
The government faces criticism over claims that it is allowing faith schools to recruit staff based on their spiritual beliefs.
  One in eight pupils 'wrong level'
A reliability study by test regulator Ofqual finds up to 88% of science test levels are probably correct.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1991: US accuses Libyans of Lockerbie bombing
America demands Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi hand over Libyan intelligence officers indicted over the Lockerbie bombing.
  1973: IRA gang convicted of London bombings
Two women and six men are found guilty of exploding car bombs outside the Old Bailey and Scotland Yard.
  1977: Firefighters strike over pay claim
Firefighters claim widespread support for their first national strike, over a 30% pay demand.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Friday, 13 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Labour wins in Glasgow North East
Labour wins the Glasgow North East by-election, sparked by Michael Martin's resignation as Commons Speaker.
  BA and Iberia agree merger deal
British Airways and Iberia reach a preliminary agreement to merge, a deal which would make it Europe's third biggest airline.
  Toddler-attack boy wins pay-out
A mother wins the right to compensation for her son after he was attacked with a car jack by another three-year-old boy.
  Blast hits Peshawar security HQ
A bomb hits Pakistan's intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least seven, officials say.
  Obama orders base killings probe
The US president orders a review of how intelligence agencies handled data on an army major suspected of killing 13 people.
WORLD
Obama orders base killings probe
The US president orders a review of how intelligence agencies handled data on an army major suspected of killing 13 people.
  Blast hits Peshawar security HQ
A bomb hits Pakistan's intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least seven, officials say.
  US pursues 'Iran-linked' charity
US prosecutors begin legal action to seize property owned by a Muslim charity suspected to have links with Iran.
AFRICA
SA minister defends shoot-to-kill
A South African minister tells police to "shoot the bastards", referring to criminals, amid an outcry over a toddler's death.
  Spain calls for pirate blockade
Spain's defence minister calls for the EU naval task force in the Indian Ocean to blockade three ports in Somalia.
  African slavery apology 'needed'
Traditional African rulers should apologise for the role they played in the slave trade, a Nigerian rights group says.
AMERICAS
Obama orders base killings probe
The US president orders a review of how intelligence agencies handled data on an army major suspected of killing 13 people.
  US pursues 'Iran-linked' charity
US prosecutors begin legal action to seize property owned by a Muslim charity suspected to have links with Iran.
  US swine flu deaths 'near 4,000'
Swine flu has killed nearly 4,000 people in the US, including 540 children, officials said after devising a new counting method.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Cambodia and Thailand expel staff
Cambodia and Thailand each expel a top embassy diplomat, in a row over former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra.
  Obama leaves for Asia trade drive
Japan is US President Barack Obama's first destination on an eight-day tour of Asia aimed at boosting economic growth.
  China 'running illegal prisons'
China is running unlawful detention centres in which its citizens can be kept for months, Human Rights Watch says.
EUROPE
BA and Iberia agree merger deal
British Airways and Iberia reach a preliminary agreement to merge, a deal which would make it Europe's third biggest airline.
  Greek Church acts on crucifix ban
The Greek Orthodox Church urges Christians across Europe to unite against a ban on crucifixes in classrooms in Italy.
  Greenland ice loss 'accelerating'
Satellites, models and ground stations give scientists a better view than ever before of how the Greenland icecap is melting.
MIDDLE EAST
Palestinians 'should delay polls'
Elections due in January 2010 should be postponed, the Palestinian Authority's electoral commission recommends.
  Iraq probes 'Blackwater bribes'
Iraq orders an investigation into whether the US security firm Blackwater paid bribes to officials after the deaths of 17 people in 2007.
  US pursues 'Iran-linked' charity
US prosecutors begin legal action to seize property owned by a Muslim charity suspected to have links with Iran.
SOUTH ASIA
Blast hits Peshawar security HQ
A bomb hits Pakistan's intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least seven, officials say.
  US presses Karzai on corruption
Hillary Clinton says Afghan President Karzai must combat corruption, as rifts emerge over plans for a US troop boost.
  Sri Lanka military chief resigns
Sri Lanka's armed forces chief, Gen Sarath Fonseka, resigns amid reports he may run for president.
UK
Labour wins in Glasgow North East
Labour wins the Glasgow North East by-election, sparked by Michael Martin's resignation as Commons Speaker.
  Toddler-attack boy wins pay-out
A mother wins the right to compensation for her son after he was attacked with a car jack by another three-year-old boy.
  BA and Iberia agree merger deal
British Airways and Iberia reach a preliminary agreement to merge, a deal which would make it Europe's third biggest airline.
ENGLAND
Mother charged over baby's death
A mother is charged with neglecting her 13-month-old baby boy whose body was found at a house in Greater Manchester.
  Toddler-attack boy wins pay-out
A mother wins the right to compensation for her son after he was attacked with a car jack by another three-year-old boy.
  State taking over key rail route
The government takes control of the East Coast Main Line when operator National Express hands back the franchise later.
NORTHERN IRELAND
IFA settle Wells case with payout
The Irish Football Association settles former chief executive Howard Wells's unfair dismissal case with a substantial payout.
  Councils plan could 'collapse'
In a leaked letter, a minister warns that plans to create 11 new 'supercouncils' could be on the verge of collapse.
  'Aircraft' search is called off
A major search which followed a report of a plane crash in County Fermanagh is called off, and will not resume unless there is more information.
SCOTLAND
Labour wins in Glasgow North East
Labour wins the Glasgow North East by-election, sparked by Michael Martin's resignation as Commons Speaker.
  Many Scots 'miss energy savings'
People in Scotland who struggle to understand their energy bills are missing out on potential savings, a watchdog says.
  White deer hind caught on camera
A wildlife cameraman filming for BBC Landward's programme captures images of a rare white red deer hind.
POLITICS
Labour wins in Glasgow North East
Labour wins the Glasgow North East by-election, sparked by Michael Martin's resignation as Commons Speaker.
  Blair faces Iraq probe next year
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is to be called to give evidence to the Iraq War inquiry early in the new year.
  UK climate targets 'unachievable'
UK government plans to make carbon emission cuts of 80% by 2050 are impossible to achieve, according to an analysis.
BUSINESS
BA and Iberia agree merger deal
British Airways and Iberia reach a preliminary agreement to merge, a deal which would make it Europe's third biggest airline.
  Intel and AMD settle legal rows
US chip maker Intel agrees to pay rival AMD $1.25bn as part of a deal to settle all outstanding legal disputes.
  Climbdown over pushchair safety
UK parents with Maclaren pushchairs can now ask for new safety kits, after concerns were raised about injuries to children.
ENTERTAINMENT
Robbie joins Take That on stage
Robbie Williams joins Take That on stage at a concert for Children in Need, but there is no reunion performance.
  Hamilton leads Celebrity line-up
US actor George Hamilton and ex-glamour model Samantha Fox are among the contestants in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
  Osbourne in Susan Boyle apology
Sharon Osbourne says sorry to Susan Boyle "for getting a cheap laugh" over recent comments about her appearance.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Greenland ice loss 'accelerating'
Satellites, models and ground stations give scientists a better view than ever before of how the Greenland icecap is melting.
  UK climate targets 'unachievable'
UK government plans to make carbon emission cuts of 80% by 2050 are impossible to achieve, according to an analysis.
  Amazon deforestation 'record low'
The level of deforestation in the Amazon drops by 45% to the lowest on record, Brazil's government says.
TECHNOLOGY
Xbox console ban is 'permanent'
Thousands of gamers cut off from Microsoft's Xbox Live service will have to buy a new console to get back online, the firm says.
  Bing teams up with Wolfram Alpha
Microsoft joins forces with a web tool once hailed as a rival to Google to provide results for its search engine Bing.
  Intel and AMD settle legal rows
US chip maker Intel agrees to pay rival AMD $1.25bn as part of a deal to settle all outstanding legal disputes.
HEALTH
Charity demands child sunbed ban
Sunbeds should be banned for under-18s in England, a charity says after a survey suggests 250,000 are putting themselves at risk of skin cancer.
  Critical care cash 'saving lives'
Changes and extra investment since 2000 in critical care in England are saving 4,000 lives a year, researchers say.
  Dementia drug use 'killing many'
Needless use of anti-psychotic drugs is widespread in dementia care and contributes to the death of many patients, an official review suggests.
EDUCATION
47% of 14-year-olds 'are bullied'
Research suggests nearly half of 14-year-olds in England have been bullied
  More children in larger schools
The number of children in England taught in primary schools of 800 pupils or more has risen to 15,000, government figures show.
  1.7m asked to improve work skills
The government wants more young adults to improve their skills, with a focus on technical qualifications.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1985: Volcano kills thousands in Colombia
About 20,000 people are feared dead after a volcanic eruption in northern Colombia.
  1995: Ecstasy pill puts party girl in coma
An 18-year-old student is on a life-support machine after taking an ecstasy tablet at her 18th birthday party.
  1971: American probe orbits Mars
Pioneering space probe Mariner 9 reaches Mars and goes into orbit, but scientists have to wait for clear pictures because of a Martian dust storm.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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Thursday, 12 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Obama in Afghan troop level talks
The US president meets his national security team to discuss Afghanistan as speculation mounts over troop levels.
  Nursing to become graduate entry
All new nurses will have to be educated to degree level from 2013, the government has announced.
  Trio face 'firework death' charge
Three teenagers are charged over the death of a woman in a fire after a firework was pushed through her letterbox.
  Glasgow by-election polls to open
Voters go to the polls in Glasgow North East to elect a new MP in the constituency.
  Egypt welcomes German life term
The Egyptian government welcomes a German court's life sentence for a man who murdered a pregnant Egyptian woman.
WORLD
Obama in Afghan troop level talks
The US president meets his national security team to discuss Afghanistan as speculation mounts over troop levels.
  Egypt welcomes German life term
The Egyptian government welcomes a German court's life sentence for a man who murdered a pregnant Egyptian woman.
  Crime rings boost ivory smuggling
The last year has seen a big increase in illegal ivory trade with organised crime involved, says the world's monitoring agency.
AFRICA
Crime rings boost ivory smuggling
The last year has seen a big increase in illegal ivory trade with organised crime involved, says the world's monitoring agency.
  Zimbabwe rules on Bennett witness
Zimbabwe's High Court allows a former arms dealer to testify against top Tsvangirai aide Roy Bennett, but says the defence can allege the witness was tortured.
  Worgu sentenced to flogging in Sudan
Nigerian and El Merreikh star Stephen Worgu is convicted of drinking alcohol and sentenced to be flogged.
AMERICAS
Obama in Afghan troop level talks
The US president meets his national security team to discuss Afghanistan as speculation mounts over troop levels.
  Storm blamed for Brazil power cut
A severe storm is blamed for widespread power cuts in Brazil which lasted more than five hours, the government says.
  Chimp attack woman relates ordeal
A woman who was mauled by a chimpanzee reveals her badly damaged face on the US TV show Oprah nine months later.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Activist 'beaten' after BBC story
An Uzbek activist says he is attacked after contributing to a BBC report on the use of child labour in the cotton industry.
  Irish priest freed in Philippines
A 79-year-old Irish priest held for a month by rebels in the Philippines has been released, Irish officials say.
  Crime rings boost ivory smuggling
The last year has seen a big increase in illegal ivory trade with organised crime involved, says the world's monitoring agency.
EUROPE
Egypt welcomes German life term
The Egyptian government welcomes a German court's life sentence for a man who murdered a pregnant Egyptian woman.
  EU calls for budget deficit cuts
The European Commission calls for 13 members countries to bring their budget deficits below 3% of GDP by 2014 at the latest.
  Obama makes Veterans Day pledge
President Barack Obama says the US will not betray its armed services as ceremonies mark 91 years since World War I ended.
MIDDLE EAST
Egypt welcomes German life term
The Egyptian government welcomes a German court's life sentence for a man who murdered a pregnant Egyptian woman.
  Hezbollah dismisses Obama pledges
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group says Barack Obama's promise to engage with Muslims has proved false.
  Photos 'show Iran arms-ship link'
Israel releases documents and pictures which it says prove that an arms shipment it seized in the Mediterranean came from Iran.
SOUTH ASIA
Obama in Afghan troop level talks
The US president meets his national security team to discuss Afghanistan as speculation mounts over troop levels.
  Pakistan troops killed in attacks
At least 10 Pakistani soldiers are killed in separate attacks in Mohmand tribal district, close to the border with Afghanistan.
  Air India losses more than $1bn
Troubled national carrier Air India reports a net loss of 55.5bn rupees for the full-year to the end of March.
UK
Nursing to become graduate entry
All new nurses will have to be educated to degree level from 2013, the government has announced.
  Trio face 'firework death' charge
Three teenagers are charged over the death of a woman in a fire after a firework was pushed through her letterbox.
  Freed child rapist, 16, detained
A 16-year-old child rapist allowed to walk free by a judge, only to abuse a five-year-old boy just days later, is detained.
ENGLAND
Trio face 'firework death' charge
Three teenagers are charged over the death of a woman in a fire after a firework was pushed through her letterbox.
  Crash pilot 'had taken cannabis'
A pilot who was killed when his light aircraft crashed may have been flying under the influence of cannabis, an accident report says.
  Tattoo tribute to Afghan war dead
A former serviceman has the names of all the British soldiers killed in Afghanistan since 2002 tattooed on his body.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Omagh officer says police at risk
The policeman who led the Omagh bomb investigation warns officers are being put at risk because the government is not giving them enough protection.
  DUP - Reserve not a precondition
Peter Robinson signals that retaining the PSNI full-time reserve is not a pre-condition for the devolution of policing and justice.
  Irish priest freed in Philippines
A 79-year-old Irish priest held for a month by rebels in the Philippines has been released, Irish officials say.
SCOTLAND
MSPs reject short jail terms ban
Holyrood's justice committee votes in favour of keeping short prison sentences, instead of giving offenders community service.
  Glasgow by-election polls to open
Voters go to the polls in Glasgow North East to elect a new MP in the constituency.
  Report on aircraft crash released
A probe into why a light aircraft crashed on Cairn Gorm reports that the pilot was not qualified to fly in the conditions.
POLITICS
New defeat over homophobia laws
The government suffers another defeat in the Lords over a so-called "free speech" defence to homophobic hatred laws.
  Ministers accused on post offices
The government is accused of showing a "real lack of concern" for people affected by its programme of mass post offices closures.
  Nursing to become graduate entry
All new nurses will have to be educated to degree level from 2013, the government has announced.
BUSINESS
Rise in UK unemployment slowing
The UK jobless total rose to 2.46 million in the three months to September, but the increase was the smallest since May 2008.
  UK recovery 'only just starting'
The UK economy has "only just started" along its road to economic recovery, says Bank of England governor Mervyn King.
  Germany tells GM to go it alone
Germany tells General Motors to come up with the money to refinance Opel, after cancelling the sale of its European arm.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sting calls X Factor 'TV karaoke'
Rock star Sting calls the X Factor "televised karaoke" and says the judges have "no recognisable talent apart from self promotion".
  Cole plans duet with Snow Patrol
Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole and rock band Snow Patrol will perform a duet at Children in Need's charity concert this week.
  Comedy Twitter feed lands TV deal
A Twitter feed featuring pearls of wisdom from a 73-year-old father could become a family comedy on US television.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Crime rings boost ivory smuggling
The last year has seen a big increase in illegal ivory trade with organised crime involved, says the world's monitoring agency.
  Lithium clue for planet-hunters
Astronomers show that Sun-like stars with orbiting planets tend to be depleted in the element lithium.
  Poor nations vow low-carbon path
Poor countries vulnerable to climate change plot a low-carbon future and challenge richer states to match them.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft disconnects Xbox gamers
Microsoft confirms it has cut off a number of gamers from its Xbox Live service for modifying their consoles to run pirated games.
  Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK record
Much-hyped video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 smashes UK sales records on its first day of release.
  New PC to encourage older users
A computer designed for older people who have never used the internet before has been launched by Valerie Singleton.
HEALTH
Nursing to become graduate entry
All new nurses will have to be educated to degree level from 2013, the government has announced.
  Chlamydia testing 'wasting money'
Millions of pounds have been squandered on the national chlamydia screening programme, a watchdog says.
  Cancer protein 'can be disarmed'
Scientists say they have found a way to disarm a protein thought to play a key role in leukaemia and other cancers.
EDUCATION
1.7m asked to improve work skills
The government wants more young adults to improve their skills, with a focus on technical qualifications.
  Confidence in exams system 'less'
Public confidence in the examinations system has dwindled, the head of a leading exams board claims.
  Students threaten MPs over fees
Student leaders say they will target MPs in the general election over tuition fees in England.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1982: Solidarity leader Walesa released
The Polish government frees the leader of the outlawed Solidarity movement, Lech Walesa, after 11 months of internment.
  1984: Quid notes out - pound coins in
The English pound note is to disappear after more than 150 years.
  1954: New York's Ellis Island closes
New York's main immigration point, Ellis Island, shuts its doors after 62 years.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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Wednesday, 11 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Ministers to unveil DNA data plan
Details of how long profiles of innocent people can be kept on the DNA database for England and Wales are to be unveiled.
  Washington sniper is put to death
The man behind the 2002 sniper attacks in and near Washington DC is executed after a last-ditch appeal was thrown out.
  Major power failures hit Brazil
Brazil's two largest cities - Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo - are hit by major blackouts due to a problem at a massive hydroelectric dam.
  Service marks lost WWI generation
A special Armistice Day service is to be held after the deaths of the three remaining WWI veterans living in the UK.
  PM warned over childcare vouchers
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is under renewed pressure to abandon plans to remove tax relief from childcare vouchers.
WORLD
Washington sniper is put to death
The man behind the 2002 sniper attacks in and near Washington DC is executed after a last-ditch appeal was thrown out.
  Major power failures hit Brazil
Brazil's two largest cities - Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo - are hit by major blackouts due to a problem at a massive hydroelectric dam.
  UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day'
The UN General Assembly declares 18 July Nelson Mandela Day to mark his contribution to freedom.
AFRICA
Charles Taylor 'duped' by Nigeria
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor tells his war crimes trial he was duped by Nigeria into being arrested there in 2006.
  SA police 'kill boy aged three'
South Africa's police watchdog condemns the "shooting of innocent people" after a policeman allegedly killed a three-year-old boy.
  UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day'
The UN General Assembly declares 18 July Nelson Mandela Day to mark his contribution to freedom.
AMERICAS
Washington sniper is put to death
The man behind the 2002 sniper attacks in and near Washington DC is executed after a last-ditch appeal was thrown out.
  Major power failures hit Brazil
Brazil's two largest cities - Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo - are hit by major blackouts due to a problem at a massive hydroelectric dam.
  El Salvador facing food shortage
About 10,000 people in El Salvador are in need of food aid after devastating floods washed away crops, a UN agency says.
ASIA-PACIFIC
US warns over Koreas naval clash
The White House and the UN appeal for restraint after a maritime clash between North and South Korea.
  Ex-Thai PM arrives in Cambodia
Ousted Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra lands in Cambodia to work as an adviser, in a move likely to annoy Thailand.
  Koalas 'could face extinction'
Australia's koalas could be wiped out within 30 years unless the government takes urgent action, conservationists warn.
EUROPE
Turkey's PKK peace plan delayed
Turkey's opposition delays the government's announcement of its plan to end a conflict in the mainly Kurdish south-east.
  UK renews offer over Cyprus land
Britain is "formally renewing" an offer to hand over half of its sovereign territory in Cyprus to facilitate a peace deal, the United Nations said.
  Germany keeper dies in 'suicide'
Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke dies after being hit by a train in an apparent suicide, police confirm.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran warning over Yemen conflict
Iran's foreign minister warns against foreign intervention in the conflict between Yemeni government and rebels.
  Hezbollah 'could strike Tel Aviv'
The Lebanese Shia Islamist group, Hezbollah, has rockets capable of reaching Tel Aviv, Israel's military chief warns.
  Iran 'frees Danish media student'
The authorities in Iran have released a Danish media student arrested earlier this month, Iranian state media say.
SOUTH ASIA
Deadly blast hits Pakistani town
At least 24 people are killed and more than 100 injured in a bomb blast in the north-west Pakistani town of Charsadda.
  'Toxic' US ship banned in India
India blocks entry to a former US naval ship heading for break-up at a scrap yard on its west coast, citing environmental concerns.
  Train family in India cash row
A Pakistani couple given compensation by India for the loss of five children in a bomb attack cannot cash the cheque.
UK
PM warned over childcare vouchers
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is under renewed pressure to abandon plans to remove tax relief from childcare vouchers.
  Ministers to unveil DNA data plan
Details of how long profiles of innocent people can be kept on the DNA database for England and Wales are to be unveiled.
  Service marks lost WWI generation
A special Armistice Day service is to be held after the deaths of the three remaining WWI veterans living in the UK.
ENGLAND
Baby P 'deterring social workers'
More social workers are turning their back on the profession after the Baby Peter case, a survey suggests.
  Heathrow pilot faces drink charge
A United Airlines pilot is charged after being arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of being drunk.
  Service marks lost WWI generation
A special Armistice Day service is to be held after the deaths of the three remaining WWI veterans living in the UK.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Derry City board members resign
The chairman of Derry City Football Club has resigned along with three of its board members.
  PSNI stall on shoot-to-kill files
The police want more time to hand over secret reports into so-called shoot-to-kill incidents in Northern Ireland in the 1980s.
  SDLP justice post motion defeated
An SDLP motion to have the justice minister elected through the D'Hondt system is defeated in an assembly debate on policing and justice powers.
SCOTLAND
Final push for by-election votes
Candidates in the Glasgow North East by-election embark on their final day of campaigning, ahead of polling day, on Thursday.
  Minister to face class size probe
Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop is to face scrutiny over class sizes when she appears before a committee of MSPs.
  Wind farm advert was 'misleading'
Wind farm developers in Shetland are told to scrap an advert with misleading financial and environmental statements.
POLITICS
Ministers to unveil DNA data plan
Details of how long profiles of innocent people can be kept on the DNA database for England and Wales are to be unveiled.
  Three more drugs advisers resign
Three more drug advisers have quit after Home Secretary Alan Johnson's sacking of his chief drugs adviser.
  PM warned over childcare vouchers
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is under renewed pressure to abandon plans to remove tax relief from childcare vouchers.
BUSINESS
Bear Stearns ex-managers cleared
Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers charged with fraud are found not guilty by a New York jury.
  Lloyds announces 5,000 job cuts
Lloyds Banking Group says it is cutting 5,000 jobs, a move described by unions as "corporate arrogance".
  Row over pushchair safety risks
A consumer group says makers of a pushchair linked to safety risks must give UK parents the same protection as those in the US.
ENTERTAINMENT
Andre wins libel damages from Now
Peter Andre accepts "substantial" damages over claims he was lying when he portrayed himself as a loving father and husband.
  Apprentice delayed until summer
The 2010 series of The Apprentice is being put back until the summer to avoid a clash with the election, the BBC confirms.
  Watchdog rules out X Factor probe
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom says it is not investigating 3,000 complaints to ITV about The X Factor's "Jedward" being saved.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Ricin 'antidote' to be produced
An anti-toxin that protects against ricin poisoning is to move into production for the first time, after eight years of research.
  Missing link dinosaur discovered
Scientists discover a fossilised dinosaur skeleton that is the missing link between the earliest dinosaurs and giant sauropods.
  Koalas 'could face extinction'
Australia's koalas could be wiped out within 30 years unless the government takes urgent action, conservationists warn.
TECHNOLOGY
Modern Warfare 'set for record'
Analysts predict that first week sales of computer game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will break current records in the UK.
  Live UK football for iPhone users
Pay-TV provider BSkyB is to show live Premier League matches and other sports on Apple's iPhone for £6 a month.
  Ofcom knocks back BBC DRM plans
Critics argue that a BBC request to offer copy protection on set-top boxes is 'DRM by the backdoor'.
HEALTH
'No fasting' for cholesterol test
Patients may not need to fast before having their cholesterol tested, a major report finds.
  New warning on 'perfect vaginas'
Women are having surgery to create the perfect vagina amid a "shocking" lack of information on the potential risks, a report says.
  Father drops right-to-life fight
A father who had been fighting to stop a hospital withdrawing life support from his seriously ill son has dropped his objections.
EDUCATION
Students still await loan money
Thousands of students in England have still not received their loans and grants weeks after the start of term, figures show.
  Training places face spending axe
England's further education and skills budget could lose tens of thousands of training places under money saving plans.
  Ofsted admits Baby P report error
Ofsted admits making a "deeply regrettable error" by not disclosing a report to the court reviewing Sharon Shoesmith's sacking.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  2004: Veteran leader Yasser Arafat is dead
Yasser Arafat dies in hospital in Paris, aged 75, bringing to an end more than 40 years of rule over the Palestinian people.
  2000: Skiers die in train tunnel inferno
At least 150 skiers, many of them children, die in an intense fire on board a funicular railway in the Austrian Alps.
  1965: Rhodesia breaks from UK
The Rhodesian Government, led by Prime Minister Ian Smith, illegally severs its links with the British Crown.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

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Tuesday, 10 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Leaders' call to action in Berlin
World leaders marking the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall say the fight against injustice around the world must continue.
  Miliband 'will not take EU job'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has rejected the possibility of becoming EU high representative, the BBC understands.
  Korean naval ships 'clash at sea'
Naval ships from North and South Korea have clashed, but no injuries are reported, says the South Korean agency Yonhap.
  Recession 'fuels UK shoplifting'
The recession has led to a surge in shoplifting in the UK as more people steal to maintain their lifestyles, a survey suggests.
  MRSA 'not the only threat to NHS'
The government has taken its "eye off the ball" on hospital infections other than MRSA and C. diff, a group of MPs says.
WORLD
Leaders' call to action in Berlin
World leaders marking the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall say the fight against injustice around the world must continue.
  Korean naval ships 'clash at sea'
Naval ships from North and South Korea have clashed, but no injuries are reported, says the South Korean agency Yonhap.
  US sniper execution appeal denied
The US Supreme Court rejects a final appeal, and the man behind the Washington sniper attacks faces execution on Tuesday.
AFRICA
Mid-ocean pirate attack on tanker
Somali pirates attack an oil tanker 1,000 miles from the coast - the furthest yet, the EU anti-piracy mission says.
  SA World Cup rail project delayed
One of South Africa's major projects for next year's World Cup will not be ready, the BBC has been told.
  SA power chief quits in race row
The chairman of South Africa's national power company resigns after he was accused of pushing out his black chief executive.
AMERICAS
US Army attack 'not terror plot'
The FBI says that a US Army major suspected of killing 13 people was not part of a "broader terrorist plot".
  Desperate search in El Salvador
El Salvador searches for survivors in a rainstorm-ravaged town as the deaths of at least 130 people are confirmed across the country.
  US sniper execution appeal denied
The US Supreme Court rejects a final appeal, and the man behind the Washington sniper attacks faces execution on Tuesday.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Korean naval ships 'clash at sea'
Naval ships from North and South Korea have clashed, but no injuries are reported, says the South Korean agency Yonhap.
  Japan offers aid to Afghanistan
Japan pledges $5bn in aid over five years to Afghanistan, days before US President Barack Obama visits Tokyo.
  China's Hu set for Malaysia visit
Chinese President Hu Jintao is to hold talks in Malaysia, as the country prepares to issue a licence to a major Chinese bank.
EUROPE
Leaders' call to action in Berlin
World leaders marking the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall say the fight against injustice around the world must continue.
  Miliband 'will not take EU job'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has rejected the possibility of becoming EU high representative, the BBC understands.
  Libya releases Swiss businessmen
Two Swiss businessmen seized in Libya in August have been handed over to the country's Swiss embassy, officials say.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama and PM Netanyahu hold talks
President Obama meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington tries to revive Mid-East peace talks.
  US trio 'on Iran spying charge'
Three young Americans detained in Iran over alleged illegal entry are to be charged with spying, the state news agency says.
  Lebanon finally forms government
President Suleiman of Lebanon announces the formation of a national-unity cabinet - five months after a general election.
SOUTH ASIA
Japan offers aid to Afghanistan
Japan pledges $5bn in aid over five years to Afghanistan, days before US President Barack Obama visits Tokyo.
  Dalai Lama holds mass gathering
Tens of thousands of devotees pour into a remote town in north-east India to hear an address by the Dalai Lama.
  Maldives anger at climate inertia
The president of the Maldives strongly criticises the world's rich countries for doing too little to stem climate change.
UK
Miliband 'will not take EU job'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has rejected the possibility of becoming EU high representative, the BBC understands.
  MRSA 'not the only threat to NHS'
The government has taken its "eye off the ball" on hospital infections other than MRSA and C. diff, a group of MPs says.
  Recession 'fuels UK shoplifting'
The recession has led to a surge in shoplifting in the UK as more people steal to maintain their lifestyles, a survey suggests.
ENGLAND
Councils warned of far-right risk
Town halls are being warned they risk missing the rise of the far-right if they just focus on Islamist extremists.
  Soldiers' bodies being flown home
Coffins bearing six fallen UK servicemen - five of whom were shot by a "rogue" Afghan policeman - are being repatriated.
  Plans for 'right' to private care
Patients in England are to be given the right to be seen privately if the NHS cannot treat them quickly enough.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Reserve 'wants to stay in police'
Most of the Northern Ireland police's full time reserve want to stay in the PSNI, their representative body says.
  Fallout continues in Derry saga
Claims and counter-claims follow the sensational decision to remove Derry City from the League of Ireland.
  Woman 'was raped' in McDonald's
A woman was allegedly raped by her ex-partner in the toilet of a McDonald's restaurant in Belfast, a court hears.
SCOTLAND
MSPs concerned over women in jail
The treatment of women with mental health problems by the justice system needs to be looked into by the government, MSPs say.
  Cash boost for portrait gallery
One of Scotland's most historic art galleries is given a £2m funding boost by the Monument Trust.
  Safety plea after rooftop rescue
The fire service says a teenager was lucky not to suffer serious injury after falling on a 50ft high commercial building.
POLITICS
Miliband 'will not take EU job'
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has rejected the possibility of becoming EU high representative, the BBC understands.
  Councils warned of far-right risk
Town halls are being warned they risk missing the rise of the far-right if they just focus on Islamist extremists.
  MPs back 'secret inquiries' plan
Government plans to allow sensitive deaths to be investigated by a closed inquiry - rather than a public inquest - are backed by MPs.
BUSINESS
House prices 'to keep on rising'
House prices are likely to keep on rising for the time being, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
  Recession 'fuels UK shoplifting'
The recession has led to a surge in shoplifting in the UK as more people steal to maintain their lifestyles, a survey suggests.
  Halloween boost for High Street
High Street sales rose in October - driven by non-food shopping such as children's clothes for Halloween, a retail body says.
ENTERTAINMENT
Ex-Radio 2 presenter Laycock dies
Former BBC radio presenter Malcolm Laycock died on Sunday night, his agent says.
  Top Gear 'ad' breached guidelines
A spoof advert shown on BBC motoring show Top Gear was too graphic for the time of its broadcast, the broadcasting watchdog rules.
  Henry up for stage newcomer prize
Comedian Lenny Henry is nominated for a London Evening Standard theatre award - for outstanding stage newcomer.
SCIENCE/NATURE
'Last chance' for tuna authority
The organisation charged with conserving Atlantic tuna has a "final chance" to get things right at its meeting this week.
  Russia to resume ISS construction
After almost a decade-long hiatus, Russia is set to resume construction of her share in the International Space Station with the launch of a new module this week.
  Go-ahead for 10 nuclear stations
Ministers have approved 10 sites in England and Wales as being suitable for new nuclear power stations.
TECHNOLOGY
Modern Warfare game goes on sale
Hotly anticipated video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 went on sale at midnight at stores across the UK.
  UK surveillance plan to go ahead
The Home office says it will push ahead with plans to ask communications firms to monitor all internet use.
  Murdoch may block Google searches
Rupert Murdoch says he will try to block Google and Google News using news content from his firms on their search indexes.
HEALTH
Plans for 'right' to private care
Patients in England are to be given the right to be seen privately if the NHS cannot treat them quickly enough.
  MRSA 'not the only threat to NHS'
The government has taken its "eye off the ball" on hospital infections other than MRSA and C. diff, a group of MPs says.
  Penis tissue replaced in the lab
Tissue created in a laboratory has been used to completely replace the erectile tissue of the penis in animals.
EDUCATION
Review of student fees launched
A review of how much students pay for university has been launched, to be chaired by former BP chief, Lord Browne.
  Proposals for more school freedom
East Lothian is considering becoming the first council in Scotland to allow schools more independence.
  Claims of sex abuse by women grow
Calls to Childline reporting sexual abuse by women are rising five times faster than calls about male attackers, the charity reveals.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1995: Nigeria hangs human rights activists
The writer and human rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, is executed in Nigeria despite worldwide pleas for clemency.
  1997: British au pair freed after appeal
A British child-minder is freed from jail in the United States after her conviction for murdering a baby is reduced to manslaughter.
  1980: Michael Foot is new Labour leader
Outspoken left-wing MP Michael Foot defeats Denis Healey in a shock result to the Labour leadership contest.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

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Monday, 09 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Claims of sex abuse by women grow
Calls to ChildLine reporting sexual abuse by woman is rising five times faster than calls about male attackers, the charity reveals.
  Berliners to mark demise of Wall
World leaders are due to join thousands of Berliners marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  Mother attacks PM sympathy letter
No 10 defends the way Gordon Brown writes to bereaved families after a dead soldier's mother said he misspelled her son's name.
  Scores die in El Salvador floods
El Salvador declares a national emergency after at least 124 people die in floods and landslides after days of heavy rain.
  Watchdog rejects paper hack claim
The Press Complaints Commission rejects allegations of widespread phone-tapping at the News of the World.
WORLD
Scores die in El Salvador floods
El Salvador declares a national emergency after at least 124 people die in floods and landslides after days of heavy rain.
  Chavez steps up Colombia rhetoric
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urges his armed forces to be prepared for a possible war with Colombia.
  Free market flawed, says survey
A BBC World Service poll on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall finds global dissatisfaction with capitalism.
AFRICA
Bashir cancels visit to Istanbul
Sudan's President Bashir, indicted for war crimes in Darfur, pulls out of a summit in Istanbul, following pressure from the EU and US.
  China pledges $10bn Africa loans
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledges $10bn in loans to Africa over the next three years, reports say.
  ICC seeking speedy Kenya trials
The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.
AMERICAS
Scores die in El Salvador floods
El Salvador declares a national emergency after at least 124 people die in floods and landslides after days of heavy rain.
  Chavez steps up Colombia rhetoric
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urges his armed forces to be prepared for a possible war with Colombia.
  US Senate may probe army shooting
A top US senator says he is planning to investigate whether last week's deadly army base shooting was a terror attack.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Dalai Lama in Tibet border visit
Thousands turn out to welcome the Dalai Lama on his controversial visit to a monastery close to the Tibetan border.
  Japanese protest against US base
Thousands of people attend a rally to demand the removal of a US military base on the Japanese island of Okinawa.
  China pledges $10bn Africa loans
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledges $10bn in loans to Africa over the next three years, reports say.
EUROPE
Berliners to mark demise of Wall
World leaders are due to join thousands of Berliners marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  Bashir cancels visit to Istanbul
Sudan's President Bashir, indicted for war crimes in Darfur, pulls out of a summit in Istanbul, following pressure from the EU and US.
  Camorra boss arrested in Naples
Italian police arrest influential mafia boss Luigi Esposito - the latest in a string of Camorra bosses held recently.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq MPs approve election reform
The Iraqi parliament approves a crucial election law ahead of national polls due to be held in January 2010.
  Saudis 'push back Yemen rebels'
Saudi Arabia says it has regained control of territory seized by Yemeni rebels in a cross-border incursion.
  Lebanon government accord reached
Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.
SOUTH ASIA
Deadly suicide attack in Pakistan
At least 12 people, including an anti-Taliban mayor, die in a suicide attack near Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar.
  Dalai Lama in Tibet border visit
Thousands turn out to welcome the Dalai Lama on his controversial visit to a monastery close to the Tibetan border.
  Afghans die in 'Nato air strike'
Nato officials investigate whether the death of eight Afghans working with US troops was a "friendly-fire" incident.
UK
Claims of sex abuse by women grow
Calls to ChildLine reporting sexual abuse by woman is rising five times faster than calls about male attackers, the charity reveals.
  Mother attacks PM sympathy letter
No 10 defends the way Gordon Brown writes to bereaved families after a dead soldier's mother said he misspelled her son's name.
  Watchdog rejects paper hack claim
The Press Complaints Commission rejects allegations of widespread phone-tapping at the News of the World.
ENGLAND
Web may hold firework murder clue
Police are to examine social networking sites on the internet as part of investigations into the murder of a mother-of-nine from Cornwall.
  Families remember fallen soldiers
Wreaths are laid by the families of the two soldiers from North East Lincolnshire who were killed in Afghanistan.
  Twitchers flock to see rare bird
A bird which is rarely seen in the UK is spotted on the River Severn at a nature reserve in Gloucestershire.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Road hole 'caused by air pocket'
The collapse of one of Belfast's busiest roads was caused by an air pocket rising to the surface, an NI Water spokesman says.
  Arrests after £500,000 drugs find
Police on both sides of the Irish border arrest three men as they uncover a "substantial" amount of cannabis and cash.
  Parade postponed amid PSNI search
A Remembrance Day parade is postponed as police receive information a device may have been left in County Londonderry.
SCOTLAND
Car jobs saved following buy-out
A car parts company, which went into administration in September, is bought by members of its former management team.
  Missing boy found safe and well
A 15-year-old boy who went missing is found by police in Glasgow - but the search is still on for another teenager.
  Dounreay 50th anniversary marked
The moment a Scottish nuclear power complex began generating energy from uranium 50 years ago is recalled.
POLITICS
Mother attacks PM sympathy letter
No 10 defends the way Gordon Brown writes to bereaved families after a dead soldier's mother said he misspelled her son's name.
  PM at Berlin Wall commemoration
Gordon Brown will pay tribute to "men and women who dared to dream" at an event marking 20 years since the Berlin Wall fell.
  UK 'not convinced' by Afghan goal
The public are not convinced by the Afghan war, the head of the UK's armed forces says, as a poll suggests support is ebbing away.
BUSINESS
Bad credit card debts 'will soar'
Bad credit card debts may reach as much as 9% of all outstanding balances by end the of next year, an accountancy firm says.
  Small firms 'surviving' recession
A study shows almost half of small businesses have maintained profitability, refuting criticism by Lord Sugar.
  Cadbury awaits latest Kraft move
UK confectioner Cadbury will soon find out if it will be the target of a hostile bid by would-be US suitor Kraft Foods.
ENTERTAINMENT
Greatest day for Take That singer
Take That singer Mark Owen marries his fiancee Emma Ferguson at an intimate ceremony at a parish church in the Highlands.
  Morrissey stops show over missile
Morrissey walks off stage in Liverpool after he is hit on the head by a plastic drinks container.
  JLS oust Cole from top of chart
Former X Factor contestants JLS oust show judge Cheryl Cole from the top of the singles chart.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Nasa and Esa sign Mars agreement
The US and European space agencies sign the "letter of intent" tying together their Mars exploration programmes.
  Early life stress 'changes' genes
A study in mice has shown how stress in early life can have a long-term impact on genes and on behaviour.
  Niger's giraffes stage a comeback
The giraffe population of Niger, on the edge of extinction 10 years ago, is on the rise and moving to new habitats.
TECHNOLOGY
Play.com hit by ordering glitch
Customers of online shop Play.com contact the BBC to report problems with its ordering system.
  Gadget problems divide the sexes
A technology helpline claims that there are significant differences between the types of calls it receives from men and women.
  Early origins for uncanny valley
Human suspicion of realistic robots and avatars may have earlier origins than previously thought.
HEALTH
Stroke campaign boosts awareness
The number of 999 calls about stroke symptoms has risen 70% in England since the launch of an awareness campaign.
  Report dismays breastmilk lobby
Breastfeeding campaigners express dismay at a watchdog's report on advertising for follow-on formula.
  US House backs healthcare reforms
A landmark bill that could extend healthcare coverage to tens of millions passes in the US lower House after a tense vote.
EDUCATION
Many 'against student fee rise'
Most people are opposed to raising the fees students in England pay for their university tuition, a survey suggests.
  Claims of sex abuse by women grow
Calls to ChildLine reporting sexual abuse by woman is rising five times faster than calls about male attackers, the charity reveals.
  University fee review date set
The terms of a planned review into fees paid by England's university students will be announced on Monday.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1985: America welcomes Charles and Diana
The royal couple end their first day of a four-day visit to the States at a gala dinner in Washington hosted by President Reagan.
  1960: Narrow victory for John F Kennedy
Senator John F Kennedy has won the election to become the youngest elected president of the United States.
  1979: Paperboy's killers convicted
Four men are found guilty of killing paperboy Carl Bridgewater. <I>Eighteen years later their convictions were quashed. </I>
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