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	Friday, 27 November, 2009, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	Dirty hospital sparks reform call The Patients Association says hospital regulation should be reformed after a series of failings at two Essex hospitals.
	Hacker to appeal over extradition Lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US.
	Irish Church apologises for abuse The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he is deeply sorry about child abuse by priests following a damning report.
	UK 'to block Sri Lanka talks bid' The UK will try to block Sri Lanka's bid to host the next Commonwealth summit, sources say, as leaders gather for talks in Trinidad.
	Faith schools 'good on cohesion' Faith group-run secondary schools are better at building community relations than non-religious ones, research suggests.

WORLD
	Irish Church apologises for abuse The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he is deeply sorry about child abuse by priests following a damning report.
	UK 'to block Sri Lanka talks bid' The UK will try to block Sri Lanka's bid to host the next Commonwealth summit, sources say, as leaders gather for talks in Trinidad.
	Tehran 'confiscates Nobel medal' The Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi has been confiscated by authorities, she says.

AFRICA
	Nigeria leader has heart problem Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has a heart condition, his spokesman says, after he went to hospital in Saudi Arabia.
	Funds win on Liberia's 1978 debt A High Court in London orders Liberia to pay two investment funds more than $20m (£12m) for a debt dating back to 1978.
	Mali gunmen seize French national A French national is kidnapped in the northern Mali town of Menaka by armed gunmen, officials say.

AMERICAS
	Rich 'should help Amazon forests' Nine nations in the Amazon region call on rich countries to provide poorer nations with the funds to preserve forests.
	Hacker to appeal over extradition Lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US.
	US man 'locks sons in car boot' A US man appears in court in Massachusetts accused of locking his two sons in his car boot while he went shopping.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Australia emissions plan in chaos Plans for a new law on carbon emissions trading in Australia are thrown into chaos by an opposition revolt.
	High yen 'harming Japan economy' The strong yen is harming Japan's economy, its finance minister says, as the US dollar continues to sink.
	Philippine massacre suspect held A politician suspected of involvement in the killing of 57 people in the Philippines is to be charged with murder, officials say.

EUROPE
	Afghan raid: German general quits Germany's top soldier resigns over allegations of a cover-up related to a Nato air strike in Afghanistan that killed civilians.
	Irish Church apologises for abuse The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he is deeply sorry about child abuse by priests following a damning report.
	Gun attack at Hungary university A student opens fire on classmates at a university in southern Hungary, killing one person and wounding three others, university officials say.

MIDDLE EAST
	Dubai needs time to repay debts Dubai's financial health is under scrutiny after a government-owned investment company asks for a delay on repaying its debts.
	Tehran 'confiscates Nobel medal' The Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi has been confiscated by authorities, she says.
	Saudi Arabia floods leave 77 dead Floods in Saudi Arabia kill 77 people, amid fears that scores more are missing, after the heaviest rainfall in years.

SOUTH ASIA
	UK 'to block Sri Lanka talks bid' The UK will try to block Sri Lanka's bid to host the next Commonwealth summit, sources say, as leaders gather for talks in Trinidad.
	Mumbai remembers terror attacks Ceremonies are held in India on the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the city of Mumbai.
	Afghan raid: German general quits Germany's top soldier resigns over allegations of a cover-up related to a Nato air strike in Afghanistan that killed civilians.

UK
	Hacker to appeal over extradition Lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US.
	Dirty hospital sparks reform call The Patients Association says hospital regulation should be reformed after a series of failings at two Essex hospitals.
	Faith schools 'good on cohesion' Faith group-run secondary schools are better at building community relations than non-religious ones, research suggests.

ENGLAND
	Motorists cross flood-hit bridge Motorists in Cumbria have put their lives at risk by crossing a bridge in danger of imminent collapse, it is revealed.
	'High levels' of force at prison Prison officers at Belmarsh high-security jail use "extremely high" levels of force to subdue prisoners, a report reveals.
	Man crushed to death by bin lorry A homeless man is crushed to death by a bin lorry after he climbs into a bin to sleep, police in Manchester say.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Son's sorrow over parents death The son of a couple who were found dead in County Fermanagh earlier this week speaks of his grief.
	Irish Church apologises for abuse The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland says he is deeply sorry about child abuse by priests following a damning report.
	Witness hits out at hospital head A witness at a committee on hospital hygiene accuses a hospital chief of having "a reckless disregard for patients".

SCOTLAND
	Free elderly care 'too expensive' Scotland may no longer be able to afford free personal care for the elderly, the country's top social worker claims.
	Hacker to appeal over extradition Lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US.
	Consultation on schools plan ends A consultation on controversial plans to redraw the catchment area for one of Scotland's most successful schools ends later.

POLITICS
	Bush 'hardened Blair Iraq stance' Tony Blair's views on Iraq regime change "tightened" after private talks with President Bush in 2002, the Iraq inquiry is told.
	Hacker to appeal over extradition Lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary's decision not to block his extradition to the US.
	UKIP to announce its new leader The UK Independence Party is set to reveal which of five candidates is to be its new leader.

BUSINESS
	Dubai debt problems knock shares London's FTSE 100 share index suffers its biggest one-day fall since March due to concerns about Dubai's financial health.
	More pension closures ahead Just 23% of private sector final-salary pension schemes are open to new joiners, says the National Association of Pension Funds.
	Borders goes into administration The Borders bookshop chain in the UK, which owns 45 stores across the country, goes into administration.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Macca 'revisits' Beatles at gigs Sir Paul McCartney says his gigs help him bring back memories of other Beatles members and his late wife Linda.
	Rihanna 'humiliated' by nude shot Rihanna says the leak of naked pictures she had taken for an ex-boyfriend was "the worst thing that could possibly ever happen".
	Debelle booed by Take That fans Mercury winner Speech Debelle was booed off stage by Take That fans as she tried to rap one of their songs at an event in honour of the group.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	Singing birds help with headcount The chirps and whistles of birdsong can help to provide an accurate estimate of the size of bird populations.
	China unveils Copenhagen targets China unveils its first firm target for limiting greenhouse gas emissions, two weeks before the Copenhagen climate summit.
	Past climate anomalies explained Unusually warm and cold periods in Earth's pre-industrial climate history are linked to how the oceans responded to temperature changes, say scientists.

TECHNOLOGY
	Mininova ends illegal torrents A Dutch court ruling forces the file-sharing website Mininova to remove all torrents linked to copyright material.
	Spin-based electronics gets boost The field of "spintronics" - a future means of computing - is shown to work at room temperature for the first time.
	Translator device takes to stage A new handset offering subtitles of live performances in eight different languages has launched in London's west end.

HEALTH
	Dirty hospital sparks reform call The Patients Association says hospital regulation should be reformed after a series of failings at two Essex hospitals.
	MS 'blood blockage theory' tested US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.
	Fears over rise in eye drop use Increasing use of antibiotic eye drops over-the-counter prompts fears about drug resistance, says a study.

EDUCATION
	Faith schools 'good on cohesion' Faith group-run secondary schools are better at building community relations than non-religious ones, research suggests.
	Schools urged to save £750m costs Schools will have to share resources and make smarter purchases to ensure teaching jobs are not hit in a £750m efficiency drive.
	Teach English history 'in French' Teachers are urged to give history and geography lessons in a modern foreign language to boost take up at GCSE.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1975: TV presenter Ross McWhirter shot dead The BBC TV presenter and co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records is killed outside his home.
	1967: De Gaulle says 'non' to Britain - again The French President, Charles de Gaulle, says he will veto Britain's application to join the Common Market for a second time.
	2000: Schoolboy Damilola Taylor dies in stabbing A 10-year-old schoolboy dies after being stabbed in the leg by a gang of hooded attackers near his home.

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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.

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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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	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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	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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	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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	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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	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