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	Wednesday, 28 October, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	Man accused of teenager's killing A man is charged with the kidnap and manslaughter of teenager Ashleigh Hall, and with breaching the Sexual Offences Act.
	UN staff killed in Kabul attack At least three United Nations employees are killed in an attack in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, the UN says.
	MP mortgage claims 'to be banned' MPs will be banned from claiming the cost of mortgages on second homes and employing relatives, sources tell the BBC.
	Russia warned about HIV epidemic An international HIV/Aids expert tells the BBC that the epidemic in Russia is now out of control.
	US to pay Taliban to switch sides US military commanders in Afghanistan are to be allowed to pay Taliban fighters who renounce violence.

WORLD
	UN staff killed in Kabul attack At least three United Nations employees are killed in an attack in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, the UN says.
	US urges China military dialogue US Defence Secretary Robert Gates urges a lasting dialogue with China's military after meeting a senior Chinese general.
	Global premiere for Jackson movie Michael Jackson's family and thousands of fans attend the worldwide premiere of his documentary film, This Is It.

AFRICA
	Mozambique votes in national poll Mozambique is preparing to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections, with the governing Frelimo party expected to win.
	Angola arms traffickers convicted France's ex-interior minister is jailed and the son of an ex-president convicted for their roles in illegal arms sales to Angola.
	'Violent attacks' on Zimbabwe MDC Zimbabwe's MDC says there are increased "violent attacks" on its members, threatening hopes of saving the unity government.

AMERICAS
	Afghan bombs kill eight US troops Eight US soldiers die in attacks in south Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month for the US in the war there.
	Uruguay coalition back in power Uruguay's left-wing Broad Front coalition wins a new parliamentary majority after Sunday's elections.
	Global premiere for Jackson movie Michael Jackson's family and thousands of fans attend the worldwide premiere of his documentary film, This Is It.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	US urges China military dialogue US Defence Secretary Robert Gates urges a lasting dialogue with China's military after meeting a senior Chinese general.
	Australia coastal living at risk A new report warns that coastal life - favoured by most Australians - could become impossible due to climate change.
	China confirms Tibetan executions Two Tibetans have been executed for their involvement in riots in Tibet last year, the Chinese government has confirmed.

EUROPE
	Russia warned about HIV epidemic An international HIV/Aids expert tells the BBC that the epidemic in Russia is now out of control.
	Karadzic 'led ethnic cleansing' Ex-Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic ran a campaign of ethnic cleansing, prosecutors say at his genocide and war crimes trial.
	Angola arms traffickers convicted France's ex-interior minister is jailed and the son of an ex-president convicted for their roles in illegal arms sales to Angola.

MIDDLE EAST
	Iran 'to accept UN nuclear deal' Iran will accept a UN draft deal on its nuclear programme if "very important changes" are made, Iranian state media report.
	Report: Palestinians denied water Israel is denying Palestinians access to the basic minimum of clean, safe water, Amnesty International says.
	Yemenis intercept 'Iranian ship' Yemeni officials say they have intercepted an Iranian boat carrying weapons to rebels – Iran issues denial.

SOUTH ASIA
	UN staff killed in Kabul attack At least three United Nations employees are killed in an attack in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, the UN says.
	Pakistan advances in Taliban area Pakistan's army continues to its offensive in Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan, military officials say.
	Nepal warning over tiger traders A tiger conservation conference begins with a warning that traders and poachers are better organised than conservationists.

UK
	MP mortgage claims 'to be banned' MPs will be banned from claiming the cost of mortgages on second homes and employing relatives, sources tell the BBC.
	Man accused of teenager's killing A man is charged with the kidnap and manslaughter of teenager Ashleigh Hall, and with breaching the Sexual Offences Act.
	Nimrod review to reveal failures An independent review into a fatal Nimrod crash in Afghanistan is expected to criticise air safety procedures.

ENGLAND
	Man accused of teenager's killing A man is charged with the kidnap and manslaughter of teenager Ashleigh Hall, and with breaching the Sexual Offences Act.
	Family pray for yacht hijack pair The family of a British couple feared to have been captured by Somali pirates say they are praying for their safety.
	Students burned in branding caper Exeter University students use heated metal coat hangers to brand themselves on the chest during a private house party.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Greysteel killer back behind bars A man convicted of murdering eight people in the Greysteel massacre is sent back to jail after he was convicted of assault.
	Millions of illegal cigs captured A massive cigarette-smuggling operation by a cross-border criminal gang is smashed.
	Swine flu risk to pregnant women A leading obstetrician say he is concerned about the increasing number of expectant mothers being hospitalised with the virus.

SCOTLAND
	Nimrod review to reveal failures An independent review into a fatal Nimrod crash in Afghanistan is expected to criticise air safety procedures.
	Afghanistan death soldier named A British soldier who died in hospital in the UK from wounds sustained in an attack in Afghanistan is named by the MoD.
	Size zero girls 'less attractive' Young men find "normal" sized girls more attractive than size zero celebrities, research suggests.

POLITICS
	MP mortgage claims 'to be banned' MPs will be banned from claiming the cost of mortgages on second homes and employing relatives, sources tell the BBC.
	U-turn on TA training cutbacks The prime minister agrees to reverse planned £17.5m cuts to the training budget of the Territorial Army, the BBC learns
	No 10 to lobby for Blair EU job Gordon Brown is to actively lobby for Tony Blair to be the first president of the European Council, No 10 sources say.

BUSINESS
	Union mulls post strike decision A decision on whether more postal strikes will take place is not to be made until hours before action is due to start.
	EU 'to back Northern Rock split' The European Union is set to approve the split of Northern Rock into two separate banks - paving the way for a partial sale.
	BA to meet unions over cut plans British Airways is set to hold talks with unions later aimed at averting a dispute with BA check-in workers.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Global premiere for Jackson movie Michael Jackson's family and thousands of fans attend the worldwide premiere of his documentary film, This Is It.
	Morrissey resumes tour in London Singer Morrissey returns to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in jovial form, after collapsing during a gig last weekend.
	Gervais set to host Golden Globes Comedian Ricky Gervais is to present the Golden Globe film awards ceremony in January, organisers have announced.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	Nasa rocket postponed by weather The launch of the prototype Ares I-X rocket designed to replace the aging shuttle is delayed by bad weather.
	Australia coastal living at risk A new report warns that coastal life - favoured by most Australians - could become impossible due to climate change.
	Colossal 'sea monster' unearthed The fossilised skull of a colossal pliosaur - perhaps one of the biggest ever found - is unearthed on the Dorset coast.

TECHNOLOGY
	Scareware launched from tech blog Gizmodo, one the world's biggest tech blogs, has been running adverts poisoned by malware say security experts.
	Mandelson sets out piracy policy The Business Secretary is due to give a firm indication of how the UK government intends to deal with file-sharers.
	Sky Player launch on XBox delayed The launch of Sky's on-demand XBox Live service has been suspended because of "an unforeseen technical issue".

HEALTH
	Curry spice 'kills cancer cells' An extract found in the curry spice tumeric can kill off cancer cells, lab scientists have shown.
	'Aura' migraines a stroke risk Young women who have migraines with auras are twice as likely to have a stroke, researchers say.
	'Talk therapy' for the depressed Antidepressants should not be used routinely to treat depression in adults with chronic health problems, according to NICE.

EDUCATION
	Diploma advert ruled 'misleading' The advertising standards watchdog says a government advert for the new diploma was misleading.
	Thousands wait for student money Student Loans Company figures suggest tens of thousands of students are still waiting to be paid.
	Jewish case may hit other schools The case of a Jewish school accused of breaching race relations laws could have 'ramifications' for other faith schools, it is claimed.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1962: World relief as Cuban missile crisis ends US President John F Kennedy welcomes Russia's announcement that it will dismantle its missiles based in Cuba.
	2001: Christians killed in Pakistan massacre Masked gunmen burst into a church in eastern Pakistan killing 18 people including children who were at prayer.
	1974: Minister's wife survives bomb attack Sports Minister Denis Howell's wife and young son survive a bomb attack on their car.

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