Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Thursday, 26 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Rescue under way as floods worsen
People are forced to break through their roofs to escape flooding in Cockermouth in Cumbria, as a rescue operation continues.
  Belgian PM named as EU president
Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is named as the new EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton becomes foreign policy chief.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
  Council red tape 'wasting £4.5bn'
Needless bureaucracy is costing councils in England £4.5bn a year - money that could be spend on frontline services, according to a report.
  Google previews operating system
Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.
WORLD
Belgian PM named as EU president
Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is named as the new EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton becomes foreign policy chief.
  Afghan leader 'must show results'
Western leaders urge Hamid Karzai to make concrete gains, as he is sworn in for a second term as Afghanistan's president.
  Google previews operating system
Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.
AFRICA
Egypt recalls envoy from Algeria
Sudan joins a diplomatic row between Egypt and Algeria over violence at a World Cup qualifier in Khartoum.
  Mugabe army 'quits diamond field'
Soldiers have started to leave Zimbabwe's diamond fields, a minister says, after warnings from the global trade watchdog.
  Hudson to star as Winnie Mandela
Hollywood actress Jennifer Hudson will play the controversial ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie, in a forthcoming film.
AMERICAS
Killings prompt US Army inquiry
A review of US Army and Pentagon policies is ordered by the defence secretary in the wake of a shooting at a military base.
  Peru arrests 'human fat killers'
Police in Peru arrest members of a gang accused of killing dozens of people to sell their fat for use in cosmetics.
  Oprah talk show 'to end in 2011'
The influential Oprah Winfrey talk show is to end in 2011 after more than two decades on air, her production company says.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Obama urges North Korea to change
US President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak urge North Korea to return to nuclear talks.
  Separated twin looks 'fantastic'
Doctors expect the twin girls separated from being joined at the head to recover fully, and one has woken up and looks 'fantastic'.
  Air spat widens Thai-Cambodia row
Cambodia takes over the running of the country's Thai-owned air traffic operation, amid a deepening diplomatic row.
EUROPE
Belgian PM named as EU president
Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is named as the new EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton becomes foreign policy chief.
  'Foiled shooting' teenager bailed
A teenager in France suspected of planning to shoot his teachers is charged with attempted murder and released on bail.
  CCTV Camorra killing suspect held
Police arrest a suspected Camorra hitman allegedly caught on camera as he shot a man dead outside a bar in Naples.
MIDDLE EAST
US ponders response to Iran snub
President Barack Obama says the US and its partners are discussing steps they could take if Iran snubs a uranium enrichment deal.
  Palestinian leader demands unity
Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti says Palestinian factions must be united and launch a campaign to achieve statehood.
  Egypt recalls envoy from Algeria
Sudan joins a diplomatic row between Egypt and Algeria over violence at a World Cup qualifier in Khartoum.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan leader 'must show results'
Western leaders urge Hamid Karzai to make concrete gains, as he is sworn in for a second term as Afghanistan's president.
  UN confirms Tamil camps exodus
The UN humanitarian chief confirms Sri Lankan government claims that more than half the displaced Tamils in camps have left.
  Bangladesh officers lose appeal
Five ex-army officers face the death penalty after losing a final appeal for murdering Bangladesh's independence leader.
UK
Rescue under way as floods worsen
People are forced to break through their roofs to escape flooding in Cockermouth in Cumbria, as a rescue operation continues.
  Labour peer gets EU foreign job
Labour peer Baroness Ashton has been selected as the EU's high representative of foreign affairs and security.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
ENGLAND
Bid to rescue 200 caught in flood
Emergency crews and RAF teams try to rescue scores of people trapped by rising floodwater in a Cumbrian town.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
  Guide dog attack footage issued
Police release CCTV footage of a blind woman's guide dog being savaged by a terrier-type dog at a railway station in north-west London.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Youth dies in quad bike accident
A young person has died in an accident involving a quad bike in County Londonderry.
  Lorries damaged in Mallusk blaze
Eight lorries are badly damaged in a fire at a mechanical engineering works in Newtownabbey.
  Flooding disruption hits county
Roads are closed and areas of farmland are under water after 32 consecutive days of rain in County Fermanagh.
SCOTLAND
Fear for the Tweed as rivers rise
Flooding hits towns across Scotland as heavy downpours and strong winds continue to affect parts of the country.
  Maths computer claims dismissed
The claim that computer games consoles can improve pupils' maths ability is dismissed by an Edinburgh University brain scientist.
  Crucial fishing talks to be held
EU fisheries talks which are described as "crucial" for the Scottish fleet are to get under way in Brussels.
POLITICS
Labour peer gets EU foreign job
Labour peer Baroness Ashton has been selected as the EU's high representative of foreign affairs and security.
  Blair fails in EU president bid
The UK fails to get Tony Blair chosen as the president of the EU Council, the job going to the Belgian prime minister.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
BUSINESS
World economy 'heads for growth'
Growth and recovery are expected in 2010 in most world regions, but the upturn will be modest, the OECD says.
  Rise in public sector borrowing
UK public sector net borrowing reached £11.42bn last month, the highest for the month of October since records began.
  Dell sees quarterly profits fall
US computer giant Dell reports another decline in its quarterly profits, sending its shares 7% lower.
ENTERTAINMENT
Forgery threat to music festivals
The UK's summer music festivals face a threat from counterfeit wristbands, an industry adviser warns.
  Peas manager says sorry to Hilton
The manager of US group the Black Eyed Peas apologises to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton over an assault outside a nightclub.
  M&S Christmas TV ad 'offensive'
Some viewers accuse the High Street retailer of sexism in its latest ad featuring Ashes to Ashes actor Philip Glenister.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Mammoth dung clue to extinction
A study of mammoth dung has helped unravel the mystery of what caused the great mammals to die out.
  First test for record solar plane
The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey makes its first trip across a runway.
  Lab worms are stunned by 'phaser'
Scientists show off an effect not unlike that of "phasers" in Star Trek - but it only works on tiny worms called nematodes.
TECHNOLOGY
Google previews operating system
Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.
  Twitter urges Murdoch to be open
Newspapers should become "radically open" if they want to make money in the online world, the co-founder of Twitter says.
  First test for record solar plane
The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey makes its first trip across a runway.
HEALTH
Under-fives to get swine flu jab
Children under the age of five are to offered the swine flu vaccination, the government has announced.
  'Enzyme clue' to breast tumours
Scientists have identified an enzyme that is crucial for turning breast tissue into tumours, according to a study published in the journal Cell.
  New skin 'may help burns victims'
French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.
EDUCATION
Evolution and history compulsory
Primary school children in England will have to learn about evolution and British history under a shake up of the national curriculum.
  GCSE science grading 'generous'
The watchdog for England says two exam boards were still too generous with grades in GCSE science exams this year.
  Teachers' scores 'added to Sats'
Next year's Sats results for England's schools will be published alongside teachers' assessments of how children are doing.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1945: Nuremberg trial of Nazis begins
Twenty of Germany's Nazi leaders go on trial in Nuremberg charged with war crimes.
  1995: Diana admits adultery in TV interview
Diana Princess of Wales speaks openly for the first time about her separation from the Prince of Wales in a frank interview for BBC Television.
  1975: Spanish dictator Franco dies
Hopes for democracy run high as Prince Juan Carlos prepares to take the reins of power following the death of General Franco.
DON'T MISS
Question Time
Join the debate with Phil Woolas, Chris Grayling, Ming Campbell, Nick Ferrari and Clare Short.
THURSDAY, 10.35pm, BBC ONE and then online

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Wednesday, 25 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Rescue under way as floods worsen
People are forced to break through their roofs to escape flooding in Cockermouth in Cumbria, as a rescue operation continues.
  Belgian PM named as EU president
Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is named as the new EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton becomes foreign policy chief.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
  Council red tape 'wasting £4.5bn'
Needless bureaucracy is costing councils in England £4.5bn a year - money that could be spend on frontline services, according to a report.
  Google previews operating system
Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.
WORLD
Belgian PM named as EU president
Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is named as the new EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton becomes foreign policy chief.
  Afghan leader 'must show results'
Western leaders urge Hamid Karzai to make concrete gains, as he is sworn in for a second term as Afghanistan's president.
  Google previews operating system
Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.
AFRICA
Egypt recalls envoy from Algeria
Sudan joins a diplomatic row between Egypt and Algeria over violence at a World Cup qualifier in Khartoum.
  Mugabe army 'quits diamond field'
Soldiers have started to leave Zimbabwe's diamond fields, a minister says, after warnings from the global trade watchdog.
  Hudson to star as Winnie Mandela
Hollywood actress Jennifer Hudson will play the controversial ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie, in a forthcoming film.
AMERICAS
Killings prompt US Army inquiry
A review of US Army and Pentagon policies is ordered by the defence secretary in the wake of a shooting at a military base.
  Peru arrests 'human fat killers'
Police in Peru arrest members of a gang accused of killing dozens of people to sell their fat for use in cosmetics.
  Oprah talk show 'to end in 2011'
The influential Oprah Winfrey talk show is to end in 2011 after more than two decades on air, her production company says.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Obama urges North Korea to change
US President Barack Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak urge North Korea to return to nuclear talks.
  Separated twin looks 'fantastic'
Doctors expect the twin girls separated from being joined at the head to recover fully, and one has woken up and looks 'fantastic'.
  Air spat widens Thai-Cambodia row
Cambodia takes over the running of the country's Thai-owned air traffic operation, amid a deepening diplomatic row.
EUROPE
Belgian PM named as EU president
Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy is named as the new EU president and the UK's Baroness Ashton becomes foreign policy chief.
  'Foiled shooting' teenager bailed
A teenager in France suspected of planning to shoot his teachers is charged with attempted murder and released on bail.
  CCTV Camorra killing suspect held
Police arrest a suspected Camorra hitman allegedly caught on camera as he shot a man dead outside a bar in Naples.
MIDDLE EAST
US ponders response to Iran snub
President Barack Obama says the US and its partners are discussing steps they could take if Iran snubs a uranium enrichment deal.
  Palestinian leader demands unity
Jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti says Palestinian factions must be united and launch a campaign to achieve statehood.
  Egypt recalls envoy from Algeria
Sudan joins a diplomatic row between Egypt and Algeria over violence at a World Cup qualifier in Khartoum.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan leader 'must show results'
Western leaders urge Hamid Karzai to make concrete gains, as he is sworn in for a second term as Afghanistan's president.
  UN confirms Tamil camps exodus
The UN humanitarian chief confirms Sri Lankan government claims that more than half the displaced Tamils in camps have left.
  Bangladesh officers lose appeal
Five ex-army officers face the death penalty after losing a final appeal for murdering Bangladesh's independence leader.
UK
Rescue under way as floods worsen
People are forced to break through their roofs to escape flooding in Cockermouth in Cumbria, as a rescue operation continues.
  Labour peer gets EU foreign job
Labour peer Baroness Ashton has been selected as the EU's high representative of foreign affairs and security.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
ENGLAND
Bid to rescue 200 caught in flood
Emergency crews and RAF teams try to rescue scores of people trapped by rising floodwater in a Cumbrian town.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
  Guide dog attack footage issued
Police release CCTV footage of a blind woman's guide dog being savaged by a terrier-type dog at a railway station in north-west London.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Youth dies in quad bike accident
A young person has died in an accident involving a quad bike in County Londonderry.
  Lorries damaged in Mallusk blaze
Eight lorries are badly damaged in a fire at a mechanical engineering works in Newtownabbey.
  Flooding disruption hits county
Roads are closed and areas of farmland are under water after 32 consecutive days of rain in County Fermanagh.
SCOTLAND
Fear for the Tweed as rivers rise
Flooding hits towns across Scotland as heavy downpours and strong winds continue to affect parts of the country.
  Maths computer claims dismissed
The claim that computer games consoles can improve pupils' maths ability is dismissed by an Edinburgh University brain scientist.
  Crucial fishing talks to be held
EU fisheries talks which are described as "crucial" for the Scottish fleet are to get under way in Brussels.
POLITICS
Labour peer gets EU foreign job
Labour peer Baroness Ashton has been selected as the EU's high representative of foreign affairs and security.
  Blair fails in EU president bid
The UK fails to get Tony Blair chosen as the president of the EU Council, the job going to the Belgian prime minister.
  Tory MP to vacate 'sleaze role'
A Tory MP is to stand down as chairman of Parliament's standards committee while his expenses are being investigated.
BUSINESS
World economy 'heads for growth'
Growth and recovery are expected in 2010 in most world regions, but the upturn will be modest, the OECD says.
  Rise in public sector borrowing
UK public sector net borrowing reached £11.42bn last month, the highest for the month of October since records began.
  Dell sees quarterly profits fall
US computer giant Dell reports another decline in its quarterly profits, sending its shares 7% lower.
ENTERTAINMENT
Forgery threat to music festivals
The UK's summer music festivals face a threat from counterfeit wristbands, an industry adviser warns.
  Peas manager says sorry to Hilton
The manager of US group the Black Eyed Peas apologises to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton over an assault outside a nightclub.
  M&S Christmas TV ad 'offensive'
Some viewers accuse the High Street retailer of sexism in its latest ad featuring Ashes to Ashes actor Philip Glenister.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Mammoth dung clue to extinction
A study of mammoth dung has helped unravel the mystery of what caused the great mammals to die out.
  First test for record solar plane
The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey makes its first trip across a runway.
  Lab worms are stunned by 'phaser'
Scientists show off an effect not unlike that of "phasers" in Star Trek - but it only works on tiny worms called nematodes.
TECHNOLOGY
Google previews operating system
Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.
  Twitter urges Murdoch to be open
Newspapers should become "radically open" if they want to make money in the online world, the co-founder of Twitter says.
  First test for record solar plane
The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey makes its first trip across a runway.
HEALTH
Under-fives to get swine flu jab
Children under the age of five are to offered the swine flu vaccination, the government has announced.
  'Enzyme clue' to breast tumours
Scientists have identified an enzyme that is crucial for turning breast tissue into tumours, according to a study published in the journal Cell.
  New skin 'may help burns victims'
French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.
EDUCATION
Evolution and history compulsory
Primary school children in England will have to learn about evolution and British history under a shake up of the national curriculum.
  GCSE science grading 'generous'
The watchdog for England says two exam boards were still too generous with grades in GCSE science exams this year.
  Teachers' scores 'added to Sats'
Next year's Sats results for England's schools will be published alongside teachers' assessments of how children are doing.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1945: Nuremberg trial of Nazis begins
Twenty of Germany's Nazi leaders go on trial in Nuremberg charged with war crimes.
  1995: Diana admits adultery in TV interview
Diana Princess of Wales speaks openly for the first time about her separation from the Prince of Wales in a frank interview for BBC Television.
  1975: Spanish dictator Franco dies
Hopes for democracy run high as Prince Juan Carlos prepares to take the reins of power following the death of General Franco.
DON'T MISS
Question Time
Join the debate with Phil Woolas, Chris Grayling, Ming Campbell, Nick Ferrari and Clare Short.
THURSDAY, 10.35pm, BBC ONE and then online

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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Thursday, 19 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Labour denies expenses 'omission'
The government has defended its decision not to include legislation in the Queen's Speech on the reform of MPs' expenses.
  Critical care beds shortage fear
There could be a shortage of intensive care beds for children this winter because of swine flu, experts say.
  Flood fears centre on NW England
Parts of north-west England face a high risk of properties being damaged by floods, the Environment Agency warns.
  Vicar forgives daughter's killers
A vicar whose daughter died after being bullied into jumping from a window says he has forgiven her killers.
  UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British military policeman is shot dead during a gun battle in Afghanistan's Helmand province, the MoD says.
WORLD
Karzai prepares for inauguration
Afghanistan is set for President Hamid Karzai to be sworn in for a second term as the country's leader.
  Obama set for South Korea talks
US President Barack Obama is due to discuss trade and North Korea's nuclear ambitions with South Korea's Lee Myung-bak.
  Bangladesh tense ahead of verdict
Thousands of extra police are deployed in Bangladesh ahead of a verdict in the trial of army officers accused of killing the first president.
AFRICA
Somali woman stoned for adultery
A 20-year-old woman is stoned to death by Somali Islamists, accused of adultery after giving birth to a still-born baby.
  Hijacked tanker's captain 'dies'
The captain of a tanker seized on Monday off the Seychelles has died of his injuries suffered during the attack, Somali pirates say.
  Yahia sends Algeria to World Cup
Antar Yahia scores the only goal of the game as Algeria beat Egypt 1-0 to clinch Africa's final spot at next year's World Cup.
AMERICAS
Obama admits delay on Guantanamo
President Obama admits the US will miss the January 2010 deadline he set for closing the Guantanamo Bay prison.
  Cuban conditions 'remain harsh'
Cuba is continuing to violate human rights and is using draconian laws to repress its citizens, according to a new Human Rights Watch report.
  Reid unveils Senate health bill
US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reveals legislation designed to overhaul US healthcare provision.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Obama set for South Korea talks
US President Barack Obama is due to discuss trade and North Korea's nuclear ambitions with South Korea's Lee Myung-bak.
  Australia mulls Scientology probe
Australia's PM is to consider an inquiry into Scientology after a senator alleges it is a criminal organisation.
  Tamils end asylum ship stand-off
Fifty-six Sri Lankan asylum seekers leave an Australian ship in Indonesia after a stand-off of more than a month.
EUROPE
EU concern at Russia human rights
Sweden's PM describes Russia's human rights situation as a "cause for concern" after an EU-Russia summit in Stockholm.
  Poland seeks EU jobs transparency
Poland says rivals for the new top jobs of EU president and foreign affairs chief should "present their visions" to EU leaders.
  Sweden sends back Maori remains
Two Swedish museums return the remains of five people of Maori origin to New Zealand as part of a wider European initiative.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq VP vetoes new election law
One of Iraq's vice-presidents vetoes part of the new election law, putting the parliamentary polls due in January in doubt.
  Obama warns Israel on settlements
US President Barack Obama says Israel's approval of new homes at a settlement in Jerusalem could lead to a "dangerous" situation.
  Yahia sends Algeria to World Cup
Antar Yahia scores the only goal of the game as Algeria beat Egypt 1-0 to clinch Africa's final spot at next year's World Cup.
SOUTH ASIA
Karzai prepares for inauguration
Afghanistan is set for President Hamid Karzai to be sworn in for a second term as the country's leader.
  Afghans 'blame poverty for war'
Poverty and unemployment are seen as the main factors fuelling conflict in Afghanistan, according to a survey in that country.
  Bangladesh tense ahead of verdict
Thousands of extra police are deployed in Bangladesh ahead of a verdict in the trial of army officers accused of killing the first president.
UK
Critical care beds shortage fear
There could be a shortage of intensive care beds for children this winter because of swine flu, experts say.
  Vicar forgives daughter's killers
A vicar whose daughter died after being bullied into jumping from a window says he has forgiven her killers.
  Flood fears centre on NW England
Parts of north-west England face a high risk of properties being damaged by floods, the Environment Agency warns.
ENGLAND
North of England on flood alert
Rivers across northern England, especially Cumbria, are at risk of bursting their banks due to persistent heavy rainfall.
  Critical care beds shortage fear
There could be a shortage of intensive care beds for children this winter because of swine flu, experts say.
  Newcastle 'greenest' British city
Newcastle upon Tyne tops a think tank's annual league table of Britain's most sustainable cities, pushing 2008 winner Bristol into second.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Burglars assault woman at home
A woman is threatened with a knife during an early morning burglary at her home in Carrickfergus.
  France 1-1 Rep of Ire (agg 2-1)
The Republic of Ireland are heartbroken as a controversial goal by William Gallas takes France to the World Cup finals.
  Parents make appeal to killer son
The parents of a convicted killer who has gone missing while on a phased-prison release scheme appeal to him to hand himself in.
SCOTLAND
'Still time' to sort curriculum
A headteachers union expresses "very serious concerns" over radical plans to change the curriculum in Scotland's schools.
  Venues for 2014 'behind schedule'
Audit Scotland warns that major challenges lie ahead for the organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
  Southern Scotland on storm alert
A severe weather warning is in place as the south of Scotland could see a month's rain in the space of 36 hours.
POLITICS
Labour denies expenses 'omission'
The government has defended its decision not to include legislation in the Queen's Speech on the reform of MPs' expenses.
  Karzai prepares for inauguration
Afghanistan is set for President Hamid Karzai to be sworn in for a second term as the country's leader.
  Tories urge overhaul of UK media
The Conservatives are to call for "massive reform" of the media industry to boost local news and help commercial broadcasters.
BUSINESS
Queen outlines new banking laws
The government outlines bills in the Queen's Speech to strengthen financial regulation and reduce UK debt levels.
  JP Morgan 'to take over Cazenove'
US investment bank JP Morgan is poised to take over historic UK stockbroker Cazenove, press reports say.
  FTSE firms 'failing women bosses'
The percentage of women on the boards of FTSE 100 companies has stalled in the past year, a report shows.
ENTERTAINMENT
Camilla Dallerup quits the jungle
Former Strictly Come Dancing dancer Camilla Dallerup quits ITV1's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! just days after the show starts.
  Lloyd Webber is back in hospital
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been re-admitted to hospital after developing an infection following surgery for prostate cancer.
  Doctor 'responsible' says Jackson
In her first TV interview, singer Janet Jackson reveals that she blames her late brother Michael's doctor for his death in June.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Mercury mission clears key hurdle
Science delegations to the European Space Agency approve a much more expensive mission to the planet Mercury.
  Skate may be fished to extinction
A species of skate could become the first marine fish driven to extinction by commercial fishing, say scientists.
  Tiny chip could diagnose disease
A simple and cheap approach to diagnosing a wide array of medical conditions has been demonstrated by researchers.
TECHNOLOGY
Government lays out digital plans
The government outlines a bill in the Queen's Speech for the country's digital future including plans to tackle illegal file-sharers.
  Tiny chip could diagnose disease
A simple and cheap approach to diagnosing a wide array of medical conditions has been demonstrated by researchers.
  Ordnance Survey maps to go online
The government has announced plans to make Ordnance Survey mapping data available free of charge online.
HEALTH
Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'
Regularly drinking alcohol dramatically cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men, a major study suggests.
  Critical care beds shortage fear
There could be a shortage of intensive care beds for children this winter because of swine flu, experts say.
  Immune tribe 'indicates CJD hope'
Darwinian natural selection could help halt human "mad cow disease", experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.
EDUCATION
School guarantee 'whingers' fear
Plans in the Queen's Speech to guarantee rights for parents over their children's schooling could end in court cases, warn head teachers.
  Universities 'bail out students'
Three quarters of universities in England have had to bail out students because of delays to loans, suggests a BBC survey.
  School phobia boy granted apology
Officials are forced to apologise for bringing a truancy prosecution against a boy who suffered from a phobia of school.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1977: Egyptian leader's Israel trip makes history
The president of Egypt, Anwar Sadat, becomes the first Arab leader ever to visit Israel.
  1994: Britain braced for first lottery draw
Britain's first national lottery draw is about to be shown live on a flagship BBC One show.
  1992: Hillsborough victim allowed to die
Doctors treating Hillsborough victim Tony Bland can disconnect feeding tubes keeping him alive, a judge at the High Court in London rules.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Queen to set out deficit promise
Free social care for the most needy and a legal obligation to halve the budget deficit are to be outlined in the Queen's Speech.
  T-Mobile staff sold personal data
Staff at mobile phone company T-Mobile sold on millions of records from thousands of customers, a spokesman says.
  Network sites 'need help buttons'
Social networking websites like MySpace and Facebook are criticised for failing to introduce a help button for children being bullied online.
  Trade focus for Obama China talks
US President Barack Obama is to meet Premier Wen Jiabao on the last day of his much-watched visit to China.
  Universities 'bail out students'
Three quarters of universities in England have had to bail out students because of delays to loans, suggests a BBC survey.
WORLD
Israeli settlement plan denounced
The US and UN criticise Israel's approval of 900 extra housing units at a Jewish settlement in East Jerusalem.
  Afghans 'blame poverty for war'
Poverty and unemployment are seen as the main factors fuelling conflict in Afghanistan, according to a survey in that country.
  Trade focus for Obama China talks
US President Barack Obama is to meet Premier Wen Jiabao on the last day of his much-watched visit to China.
AFRICA
Germany arrests top Rwanda rebels
German police arrest two leaders of the Rwandan FDLR militia on suspicion of crimes against humanity in DR Congo.
  Saharan activist 'facing court'
A Western Sahara activist on hunger strike in Spain's Canary Islands must appear in court on public order offences, her supporters say.
  Verbal war over Egypt-Algeria tie
A war of words breaks out between Egypt and Algeria after violence following Saturday's World Cup clash in Cairo.
AMERICAS
Ruling on Zelaya 'after election'
Honduras' Congress will not vote on restoring ousted President Zelaya until after elections, a senior lawmaker said.
  Trade focus for Obama China talks
US President Barack Obama is to meet Premier Wen Jiabao on the last day of his much-watched visit to China.
  Guilty plea in infamous US kidnap
A woman pleads guilty to helping kidnap 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart in the US state of Utah in 2002, and says: "I'm so sorry".
ASIA-PACIFIC
Trade focus for Obama China talks
US President Barack Obama is to meet Premier Wen Jiabao on the last day of his much-watched visit to China.
  Police blamed in Indonesia probe
An Indonesian inquiry into a scandal says the police case against two anti-corruption officials should be dropped.
  Men survive weeks lost in Pacific
Five men from Papua New Guinea are rescued by a US fishing boat after two months adrift in the Pacific.
EUROPE
Somali pirates free Spanish boat
Somali pirates release a Spanish fishing boat and its 36 crew after holding it for six weeks amid reports of a $3.5m ransom.
  'Ex-Nazi' charged with 58 murders
German prosecutors charge a 90-year-old alleged former Nazi with the killing of 58 Jewish forced labourers, officials say.
  French 'school shooting foiled'
Police in a town near Paris foil a teenage boy's plan to shoot his teachers after being warned by his parents, officials say.
MIDDLE EAST
Israeli settlement plan denounced
The US and UN criticise Israel's approval of 900 extra housing units at a Jewish settlement in East Jerusalem.
  Verbal war over Egypt-Algeria tie
A war of words breaks out between Egypt and Algeria after violence following Saturday's World Cup clash in Cairo.
  Ancients 'had heart disease too'
Hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies - suggesting the risk factors for heart disease may be ancient, researchers say.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghans 'blame poverty for war'
Poverty and unemployment are seen as the main factors fuelling conflict in Afghanistan, according to a survey in that country.
  Taliban leader 'flees Pakistan'
One of the most wanted Taliban leaders in Pakistan says he has escaped to Afghanistan and is planning new attacks.
  Nepal minister defiant over slaps
A Nepalese official assaulted by a minister last week is still waiting for an apology, as the minister defends her actions.
UK
Queen to set out deficit promise
Free social care for the most needy and a legal obligation to halve the budget deficit are to be outlined in the Queen's Speech.
  Universities 'bail out students'
Three quarters of universities in England have had to bail out students because of delays to loans, suggests a BBC survey.
  Network sites 'need help buttons'
Social networking websites like MySpace and Facebook are criticised for failing to introduce a help button for children being bullied online.
ENGLAND
Husband held in severed hand case
The estranged husband of a 28-year-old woman who was left mutilated and dying in a London street is arrested.
  Fresh plea in Beshenivsky murder
A £20,000 reward is offered to help trace a man wanted over the murder of a policewoman who was shot in Bradford.
  E.On reveals customer bank data
The energy firm E.On is investigating after the personal details of 817 customers were disclosed in error.
NORTHERN IRELAND
PSNI search for convicted killer
A convicted murder on a phased-release scheme from Maghaberry Prison in County Antrim is missing.
  Masked hijackers ram car off road
A car is rammed off the road by a vehicle containing a masked gang in an attempted hijacking near Ballyclare in County Antrim.
  IRA bomber held over base murders
A former IRA woman, who was jailed for bombing the Old Bailey, is arrested in connection with the shooting of two soldiers in Antrim.
SCOTLAND
Halloween boost to sales figures
Latest retail sales figures show a slow recovery on Scotland's high streets with growth in October helped by Halloween celebrations.
  Second landslip threatens village
Residents in the Aberdeenshire village of Pennan are warned to prepare for evacuation because of a threatened landslide.
  Older addicts 'lose will to live'
Research published in Glasgow suggests rates of suicide among addicts aged over 35 may be higher than previously thought.
POLITICS
Care for elderly a priority - PM
Improving care for the elderly will be Labour's domestic "priority" if it wins the election, Gordon Brown says.
  Queen's Speech 'to be shameless'
The Queen's Speech will be "short-termist" and "shamelessly self-serving", David Cameron says.
  Afghanistan 'not war without end'
David Miliband sets out details of Afghan strategy after Gordon Brown said he wants the power handover to begin next year.
BUSINESS
City awaits new UK banking laws
The City is awaiting the latest rules to affect the banking industry, to be unveiled in the Queen's Speech.
  GM raises Vauxhall job cuts hope
General Motors' head of operations in Europe has suggested that the UK job losses may not be as bad as feared.
  UK inflation rate starts to rise
The UK's CPI inflation rate rose to 1.5% in October, up from 1.1% in September, largely due to fuel cost changes, figures show.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jay-Z joins Rihanna at London gig
Rap mogul Jay-Z makes a guest appearance as R&B singer Rihanna launches her new album in London.
  Memorial held for Rumpole creator
Actors Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons are among the famous faces celebrating the life of Sir John Mortimer.
  N-Dubz pair to help rape inquiry
Rappers from pop trio N-Dubz will talk to police as possible witnesses to an alleged rape, their spokesman says.
SCIENCE/NATURE
DNA clue to save rare Darwin bird
Specimens collected by Charles Darwin could help scientists reintroduce a rare mockingbird to the Galapagos Islands.
  Earth 'heading for 6C' of warming
CO2 emissions rose by a quarter in the last decade, setting the course for a world up to 6C warmer, according to research.
  LHC nears restart after repairs
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) could restart as early as this weekend after more than a year of repairs.
TECHNOLOGY
T-Mobile staff sold personal data
Staff at mobile phone company T-Mobile sold on millions of records from thousands of customers, a spokesman says.
  Age of cyber warfare is 'dawning'
Many nations are now arming to defend themselves in a cyber war and readying forces to conduct their own attacks, says a report.
  EU cracks down on mobile services
Websites mis-selling mobile ringtones and other services are forced to clean up their acts, following a European Union crackdown.
HEALTH
BBC hospital dramas under attack
A top NHS manager has hit out at the portrayal of NHS workers in Holby City and Casualty.
  Ancients 'had heart disease too'
Hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies - suggesting the risk factors for heart disease may be ancient, researchers say.
  Thyroid 'risk from pre-eclampsia'
Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests.
EDUCATION
Universities 'bail out students'
Three quarters of universities in England have had to bail out students because of delays to loans, suggests a BBC survey.
  School 'guarantee' law suit fears
Plans in the Queen's Speech to guarantee rights for parents over their children's schooling could end in court cases, warn head teachers.
  Apprenticeship budgets face cuts
College and apprenticeship budgets are to be cut as the government seeks to plug holes in the public finances.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  2000: Hollywood meets Wales in 'wedding of year'
The film world celebrates the celebrity wedding of the year as film star Michael Douglas marries Welsh actress Catherine Zeta Jones.
  1987: King's Cross station fire 'kills 27'
Twenty seven people are dead after a fire at King's Cross station in central London.
  1991: Church envoy Waite freed in Beirut
Church envoy Terry Waite is freed by the Islamic extremists who kidnapped him in Beirut in 1987.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

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Tuesday, 17 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Brown plans Afghan handover talks
Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes to hold talks in London to discuss a timetable for the handover of security in Afghanistan.
  UK children 'trafficked for sex'
Barnardo's says councils are failing girls and boys as young as 10 who are moved around the country by paedophile gangs.
  Dementia patient care criticised
People with dementia stay too long in hospital when being treated for injuries and illnesses, the Alzheimer's Society says.
  Summit talks for Obama in Beijing
US President Barack Obama begins a summit with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, as he continues his first tour of Asia.
  New talks set on Vauxhall future
The head of General Motors' operations in Europe is set to meet the UK government and unions to talk about Vauxhall.
WORLD
Brown plans Afghan handover talks
Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes to hold talks in London to discuss a timetable for the handover of security in Afghanistan.
  Summit talks for Obama in Beijing
US President Barack Obama begins a summit with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, as he continues his first tour of Asia.
  Iran plays down UN nuclear report
Iran plays down a report by the UN's nuclear watchdog that raised concerns about a nuclear site near the city of Qom.
AFRICA
Zambia 'porn' reporter acquitted
A Zambian journalist is acquitted of pornography charges after sending top officials pictures of a woman giving birth.
  Rwanda genocide ruling overturned
The UN Rwandan genocide tribunal frees a man who had been sentenced to 22 years.
  Kenya combs forest for squatters
Officials comb Kenya's largest forest to ensure squatters have obeyed a deadline to leave so trees can be replanted.
AMERICAS
Summit talks for Obama in Beijing
US President Barack Obama begins a summit with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, as he continues his first tour of Asia.
  Fed 'attentive' to US dollar drop
Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, in rare remarks, says the central bank is mindful of the sliding US dollar.
  Palin says 2012 run not on radar
Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin tells Oprah Winfrey a White House run is "not on my radar screen right now".
ASIA-PACIFIC
Summit talks for Obama in Beijing
US President Barack Obama begins a summit with Chinese leader Hu Jintao in Beijing, as he continues his first tour of Asia.
  Conjoined twins op 'successful'
Doctors in Australia say a 25-hour operation to separate conjoined twins has been successful.
  China joins supercomputer elite
China becomes one of a handful of nations to own one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
EUROPE
Historic flight leaves Chechnya
The first international flight for 15 years leaves the Russian region of Chechnya with pilgrims bound for Saudi Arabia.
  Monitors positive on Kosovo vote
Election monitors say the conduct of Kosovo's first elections since it declared independence last year was generally fair.
  Summit disappoints UN food chief
The head of the UN food agency says he is not satisfied with the final declaration of the UN world food summit in Rome.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran plays down UN nuclear report
Iran plays down a report by the UN's nuclear watchdog that raised concerns about a nuclear site near the city of Qom.
  Iraq election is 'Herculean task'
The UN's top envoy to Iraq says it will be a "Herculean task" to ensure basic standards are met for January's planned elections.
  Algeria secures Egyptian embassy
Security forces are deployed to protect Egypt's embassy in the Algerian capital after Egyptian businesses are attacked.
SOUTH ASIA
Brown plans Afghan handover talks
Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes to hold talks in London to discuss a timetable for the handover of security in Afghanistan.
  Conjoined twins op 'successful'
Doctors in Australia say a 25-hour operation to separate conjoined twins has been successful.
  Four dead in Peshawar explosion
Four people are killed and a number injured in an explosion outside a police station in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.
UK
Dementia patient care criticised
People with dementia stay too long in hospital when being treated for injuries and illnesses, the Alzheimer's Society says.
  UK children 'trafficked for sex'
Barnardo's says councils are failing girls and boys as young as 10 who are moved around the country by paedophile gangs.
  New talks set on Vauxhall future
The head of General Motors' operations in Europe is set to meet the UK government and unions to talk about Vauxhall.
ENGLAND
Tory woman wins selection battle
A Tory parliamentary candidate who had an affair with an MP fights off a bid by a Norfolk constituency association to deselect her.
  Drink binge mother left children
A mother who left her four children, one aged three months, for a drink and drugs binge, is given a suspended sentence after admitting child cruelty.
  Voters' details on stolen laptop
Names, addresses and signatures of 14,000 voters are on a laptop stolen from a council's offices in Hertfordshire.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Concerns over bridge structure
A major gas leak in south Belfast which caused more than 50 homes to be evacuated is repaired.
  Call for end to secret donations
A watchdog will tell NI politicians they must be more transparent about their sources of funding if they are to win back public trust.
  NI house price recovery 'patchy'
The downturn in the Northern Ireland housing market may have run its course, a survey by the University of Ulster suggests.
SCOTLAND
Runaways 'at risk of sex abuse'
A high proportion of children at risk of sexual exploitation have run away from home or council care, a charity says.
  Forth bridge bill to be unveiled
Scottish ministers are unveiling the legislation needed to build the new Forth road bridge, amid a row with Westminster.
  Burley sacked as Scotland manager
George Burley is fired as manager of Scotland after a poor sequence of results.
POLITICS
Brown plans Afghan handover talks
Prime Minister Gordon Brown hopes to hold talks in London to discuss a timetable for the handover of security in Afghanistan.
  Tory woman wins selection battle
A Tory parliamentary candidate who had an affair with an MP fights off a bid by a Norfolk constituency association to deselect her.
  10% tax on bank profits proposed
Banks should pay a new 10% tax on their profits in return for their taxpayer bail-out, the Liberal Democrats say.
BUSINESS
UK public 'favours spending cuts'
The UK public favours tackling the ballooning public deficit with cuts in spending and tax credits, a BBC poll suggests.
  New talks set on Vauxhall future
The head of General Motors' operations in Europe is set to meet the UK government and unions to talk about Vauxhall.
  UK stocks surge in global rally
World stocks gained on optimism about a global economic recovery, with UK shares touching a 14-month high.
ENTERTAINMENT
Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79
Actor Edward Woodward dies aged 79, his agent says.
  Moorcock set for Doctor Who story
The BBC confirms it is in talks with the fantasy author Michael Moorcock to write a Doctor Who novel.
  Honorary Oscar for actress Bacall
Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall receives an honorary Oscar on Saturday in front of stars including Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty.
SCIENCE/NATURE
US shuttle takes worms into space
Nasa's Atlantis shuttle blasts off to deliver spare parts - and worms - to the International Space Station.
  Tuna body shies from fishing ban
The body responsible for managing Atlantic bluefin tuna has decided not to suspend the fishery in response to concerns over dwindling stocks.
  Starvation 'wiped out' giant deer
A study of ancient teeth provides new clues as to what caused the demise of one of the largest ever species of deer.
TECHNOLOGY
China joins supercomputer elite
China becomes one of a handful of nations to own one of the top five fastest supercomputers in the world.
  Net gets set for alphabet changes
Net addresses written entirely in non-Latin characters will make their official debut in 2010.
  UN slated for stifling net debate
The UN draws criticism for stifling debate about net censorship after it disrupted a meeting of free-speech advocates in Egypt.
HEALTH
Dementia patient care criticised
People with dementia stay too long in hospital when being treated for injuries and illnesses, the Alzheimer's Society says.
  Ketamine drug use 'harms memory'
Frequent use of ketamine - a drug which is becoming increasingly popular with clubbers - is being linked with memory problems.
  Conjoined twins op 'successful'
Doctors in Australia say a 25-hour operation to separate conjoined twins has been successful.
EDUCATION
'Tough decisions' on weak schools
Children's Secretary Ed Balls wants rapid action to improve 50 struggling secondary schools in England.
  £2m bonuses for loans firm staff
Newly released figures show Student Loans Company staff were paid nearly £2m in bonuses last year.
  Bitter divorcees 'using children'
Children in England are often caught up in vindictive legal action by divorcing parents, a survey suggests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1997: Egyptian militants kill tourists at Luxor
More than 60 people die in an attack on a group of foreign tourists visiting a temple in southern Egypt.
  1989: Police crush Prague protest rally
Riot police arrest hundreds of people taking part in the biggest show of public dissent in Czechoslovakia for 20 years.
  2003: Washington sniper convicted
An ex-soldier who served in the Gulf War is found guilty of at least one of the Washington sniper killings in October 2002.

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Monday, 16 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Man on serial sex attack charges
A man is charged with 22 rapes, assaults and burglaries by police investigating attacks on elderly people in London over 17 years.
  Australia 'sorry' for child abuse
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to the hundreds of thousands of children abused or neglected in state care.
  PM to defend UK's Afghan policy
Gordon Brown will vigorously defend Britain's military policy in Afghanistan by warning al-Qaeda is the UK's biggest threat.
  BA strike ballot papers sent out
The Unite union is to ballot British Airways workers on strike action, although a legal challenge to new schedules is still in the courts.
  British troops get delayed Merlin
The first RAF Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan to provide long-awaited extra air transport for British forces.
WORLD
Australia 'sorry' for child abuse
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to the hundreds of thousands of children abused or neglected in state care.
  Obama set for China youth meeting
President Obama begins his China visit with a town hall style meeting with young people in Shanghai.
  Kosovo PM claims election victory
Kosovo's ruling PDK claims victory in the territory's first local elections, with official results due within hours.
AFRICA
Nigeria peace talks 'fruitful'
Peace talks between President Yar'Adua and the main militant group in the oil-producing Niger delta are praised by both sides.
  Mozambique police 'kill freely'
Amnesty International accuses the police in Mozambique of killing people with impunity, but the police deny this.
  'Africa must think big to thrive'
Many African countries are too small to continue to exist independently, Sudan-born magnate Mo Ibrahim says.
AMERICAS
Colombia frees Venezuelan guards
Colombia releases four Venezuelan national guard members who crossed the border into Colombian territory.
  US jail 'may take Guantanamo men'
The Obama administration is considering moving Guantanamo detainees to a near-empty jail in north Illinois, US officials say.
  Maradona banned for lewd outburst
Argentina coach Diego Maradona is banned from football for two months by Fifa for his furious outburst after last month's victory over Uruguay.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia 'sorry' for child abuse
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to the hundreds of thousands of children abused or neglected in state care.
  Obama set for China youth meeting
President Obama begins his China visit with a town hall style meeting with young people in Shanghai.
  Apec leaders drop climate target
Asia-Pacific leaders say it will not be possible to reach a climate change deal ahead of the UN conference in Copenhagen.
EUROPE
Kosovo PM claims election victory
Kosovo's ruling PDK claims victory in the territory's first local elections, with official results due within hours.
  Serbian Orthodox patriarch dies
The head of the influential Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Pavle, dies aged 95 in Belgrade, the Church says.
  Sicilian police arrest Mafia boss
A Mafia boss is arrested after 15 years on the run, in what police describe as "one of the hardest blows" to the Sicilian crime group.
MIDDLE EAST
Time 'running out' on Iran talks
US President Obama says time is running out for talks over Iran's nuclear plans, and Russia says "other means" could be used.
  Israel rejects Palestinian move
Israel rejects a Palestinian plan to seek recognition for an independent state, saying talks are the only solution.
  Egypt launches Arabic web domain
Egypt establishes the world's first internet domain name written in Arabic, its communications minister says.
SOUTH ASIA
Two killed in Peshawar explosion
Two people are killed and a number injured in an explosion outside a police station in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.
  US demands Afghan 'bribery court'
Afghan President Hamid Karzai must set up major bodies to fight crime and corruption, the US secretary of state says.
  Ponds 'caused Bangladesh arsenic'
Man-made ponds may cause arsenic contamination of ground water affecting thousands in Bangladesh, a new study says.
UK
Man on serial sex attack charges
A man is charged with 22 rapes, assaults and burglaries by police investigating attacks on elderly people in London over 17 years.
  PM to defend UK's Afghan policy
Gordon Brown will vigorously defend Britain's military policy in Afghanistan by warning al-Qaeda is the UK's biggest threat.
  BA strike ballot papers sent out
The Unite union is to ballot British Airways workers on strike action, although a legal challenge to new schedules is still in the courts.
ENGLAND
Man on serial sex attack charges
A man is charged with 22 rapes, assaults and burglaries by police investigating attacks on elderly people in London over 17 years.
  Gangs eradicated 'in three years'
Street gangs in Birmingham will be eradicated within two to three years, the police officer in charge of tackling the problem says.
  JLS 'devastated' over crowd surge
Boy band JLS say they are "devastated" over a crowd surge during a gig in Birmingham which left 60 people injured.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Bomb parts found in jail search
Wires, batteries and piping which could have been used in a crude bomb are found buried in a garden at Maghaberry jail.
  Man freed in army shooting probe
A 51-year-old man arrested in connection with the murders of two soldiers at Massereene barracks is freed without charge.
  Pensioner battles men with brush
An 82-year-old woman uses a floor brush to fend off two would-be robbers at her east Belfast home on Saturday.
SCOTLAND
Nursing home blaze inquiry opens
A fatal accident inquiry into a nursing home fire in Lanarkshire, in which 14 elderly residents died, will get under way later.
  House prices 'begin to recover'
The average price of a house in Scotland rose slightly in the last quarter, a new report suggests.
  Forest park given Dark Sky honour
Galloway Forest Park is officially unveiled as the first Dark Sky Park for stargazers in the UK.
POLITICS
PM to defend UK's Afghan policy
Gordon Brown will vigorously defend Britain's military policy in Afghanistan by warning al-Qaeda is the UK's biggest threat.
  MoD sorry for soldier medal error
The Ministry of Defence apologises for making a mistake in the inscription on a posthumous medal for a soldier killed in Iraq.
  Media praised for expenses scoop
The head of the Press Complaints Commission praises the expenses coverage, saying it showed the vital need for press freedom.
BUSINESS
BA strike ballot papers sent out
The Unite union is to ballot British Airways workers on strike action, although a legal challenge to new schedules is still in the courts.
  Rolls-Royce in $2bn engine orders
UK engineering firm Rolls-Royce wins orders to supply jet aircraft engines to Air China and to Ethiopian Airlines.
  'Reckless' bankers face bonus cut
Bankers who take "reckless" and "excessive" risks could be stripped of future bonuses, the government says.
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".
  JLS beat Robbie in album battle
Robbie Williams' comeback album is beaten to the top of the album chart, with boy band JLS going straight in at number one.
  McKellen wins Variety Club award
Veteran actor Sir Ian McKellen is honoured for his outstanding contribution to showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Apec leaders drop climate target
Asia-Pacific leaders say it will not be possible to reach a climate change deal ahead of the UN conference in Copenhagen.
  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.
  Atlantis shuttle set to blast off
The space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to blast off from Florida to deliver equipment to the International Space Station.
TECHNOLOGY
Warning for online money mules
Police warn job hunters they could unwittingly become "money mules" laundering cash stolen in banking fraud.
  Net talking shop kicks off debate
Egypt should not have been picked as the venue for a key net talking shop, say human rights activists.
  BBC iPlayer launches Wii channel
The BBC iPlayer will be available on the Nintendo Wii as a dedicated channel from 18 November.
HEALTH
Warning over 'cosmetic ops risk'
Lack of regulation and "professional greed" puts cosmetic surgery patients at more risk than ever, a doctor warns.
  Gut disorder 'blamed on leaks'
Genetic research suggests that a leaky gut is a key cause of the inflammatory disorder ulcerative colitis.
  Hypnosis has 'real' brain effect
Hypnosis has a "very real" effect that can be picked up on brain scans, say Hull University researchers.
EDUCATION
Cyberbullies hit primary schools
Cyberbullying is becoming a problem in primary schools, according to the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
  Bitter divorcees 'using children'
Children in England are often caught up in vindictive legal action by divorcing parents, a survey suggests.
  11-plus replacement tests taken
More than 7,000 primary school pupils in Northern Ireland have sat new grammar school entrance tests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1983: England fans rampage in Luxembourg
More than 20 English football supporters are arrested in Luxembourg after a night of violence.
  1979: Blunt revealed as 'fourth man'
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher names Sir Anthony Blunt, a former security service officer, as the "fourth man" in the Philby affair.
  1976: Bank robbers jailed for 100 years
Seven men who took part in an £8m bank robbery receive jail terms totalling nearly 100 years.

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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
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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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