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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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