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	Wednesday, 20 January, 2010, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	Republicans win key Senate poll Republican Scott Brown wins the US Senate election in Massachusetts, which could derail President Obama's healthcare reforms.
	US troops step up Haiti efforts US troops fan out across Haiti as aid operations gather momentum, a week after the devastating earthquake.
	Taxi rape case police disciplined Five Met Police officers are disciplined over failings in an inquiry into sex assault claims against a taxi driver.
	'Eight die' in Virginia shootings Eight people are reported to have been killed by a lone gunman in the US state of Virginia.
	Cadbury says job cuts inevitable Job losses at Cadbury are an "inevitability" after its takeover by US giant Kraft Foods, the UK firm's chairman says.

WORLD
	Republicans win key Senate poll Republican Scott Brown wins the US Senate election in Massachusetts, which could derail President Obama's healthcare reforms.
	US troops step up Haiti efforts US troops fan out across Haiti as aid operations gather momentum, a week after the devastating earthquake.
	Love Story's Segal dies aged 72 Love Story author Erich Segal has died from a heart attack at home in London aged 72, his daughter says.

AFRICA
	'Scores dead' in Nigeria clashes At least 149 people die in two days of clashes between Christian and Muslim gangs in the Nigerian city of Jos, officials say.
	Sudan 'would accept separation' Sudan President Omar al-Bashir says he would accept north-south separation, if southerners vote for independence.
	Burkina Faso 0-1 Ghana A depleted Ghana ensure their passage through to the quarter-finals, with a narrow 1-0 victory over a determined Burkina Faso side.

AMERICAS
	Republicans win key Senate poll Republican Scott Brown wins the US Senate election in Massachusetts, which could derail President Obama's healthcare reforms.
	US troops step up Haiti efforts US troops fan out across Haiti as aid operations gather momentum, a week after the devastating earthquake.
	'Eight die' in Virginia shootings Eight people are reported to have been killed by a lone gunman in the US state of Virginia.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	JAL bankruptcy filing confirmed Japan Airlines, Asia's biggest carrier, files for bankruptcy protection and is expected to lay off thousands of workers.
	China jails top judge for bribes A Chinese court sentences a former Supreme Court judge to life in prison for taking bribes, state media report.
	Death penalty call in Azhar case Indonesian prosecutors demand the death penalty in the murder trial of the ex-head of the anti-corruption agency Antasari Azhar.

EUROPE
	Cadbury agrees Kraft takeover bid Cadbury is to be taken over by US food company Kraft after its board approved a new bid, the two companies have confirmed.
	Russia to boost ties with Ukraine Russia is to send an ambassador to Kiev for the first time in five months, now that Viktor Yushchenko is defeated.
	No deal in Belgian beer dispute Fresh talks to end 13 days of blockades at the Belgian breweries of the world's largest beer-maker end without agreement.

MIDDLE EAST
	Iran 'rejects nuclear fuel deal' Iran tells the IAEA it does not accept the terms of a deal to ease concerns about its nuclear programme, diplomats say.
	Pro-settlement soldier dismissed An Israeli soldier has been dismissed from the military after protesting against the evacuation of Jewish settlement outposts.
	Algeria admit to playing for draw Algeria's coach Rabah Saadane admits his team played for a draw against Angola to ensure both sides qualified for the quarter-finals.

SOUTH ASIA
	Afghans 'paid $2.5bn in bribes' Afghans paid out the equivalent of almost one quarter of legitimate GDP in bribes last year, a UN report suggests.
	Climate body admits glacier error The IPCC gave the wrong date for Himalayan glacier melt, but says it does not change the picture of man-made climate change.
	Pakistan players miss IPL spots Shahid Afridi's manager claims Pakistan's players missed out on contracts for the 2010 Indian Premier League because of visa concerns.

UK
	English NHS 'the most efficient' The NHS in England provides better value for money than elsewhere in the UK, a study suggests.
	Taxi rape case police disciplined Five Met Police officers are disciplined over failings in an inquiry into sex assault claims against a taxi driver.
	Fathers to be offered more help The government is to set out a range of measures to help fathers stay involved with the raising of their children.

ENGLAND
	Man held after murder near river A man aged 19 is being questioned after 18-year-old woman was murdered on a riverside footpath in Reading.
	English NHS 'the most efficient' The NHS in England provides better value for money than elsewhere in the UK, a study suggests.
	Taxi rape case police disciplined Five Met Police officers are disciplined over failings in an inquiry into sex assault claims against a taxi driver.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	DUP and UUP hold secret meetings Ulster Unionist and senior DUP politicians hold secret talks in England over weekend, it is revealed.
	Abuse mishandling rejected by SF A leading SF member details how he dealt with a case of sexual abuse after it was reported to party members.
	Barracks murder suspect released A 44-year-old man, questioned about the murders of two soldiers in County Antrim, is released unconditionally.

SCOTLAND
	Alarm over reckless HIV sex case HIV groups in Scotland demand the "highest standards of proof" before a prosecution can be brought reckless transmission of the virus.
	English NHS 'the most efficient' The NHS in England provides better value for money than elsewhere in the UK, a study suggests.
	Low confidence in police ability A report has claimed fewer than half of people have confidence in the ability of police to prevent crime.

POLITICS
	Iraq weapons claim 'new' to Hoon Geoff Hoon asked for the 45-minute claim about Iraq's weapons threat to be explained as he had not heard it before.
	School smacking loophole reviewed Children's Secretary Ed Balls has called for the urgent scrutiny of a loophole which allows corporal punishment in part-time schools.
	3,000 apply for Blair Iraq ballot More than 3,000 people apply for seats at Tony Blair's appearance before the Iraq Inquiry.

BUSINESS
	Cadbury says job cuts inevitable Job losses at Cadbury are an "inevitability" after its takeover by US giant Kraft Foods, the UK firm's chairman says.
	Houses 'are less affordable now' Houses are less affordable than 50 years ago, although the quality of homes has improved, according to the Halifax.
	UK inflation rate jumps to 2.9% UK inflation rose at its fastest annual pace in nine months in December, climbing to an annual rate of 2.9%.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Folk singer Kate McGarrigle dies Canadian folk singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle dies of cancer at the age of 63 at her home in Montreal.
	Judge Phillips to dance at awards Dance judge Arlene Phillips is set to take to the dancefloor at the National Television Awards later.
	EastEnders props to go on display Some of the most famous props from Albert Square are to go on display in East London to mark EastEnders' 25th anniversary.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	Climate body admits glacier error The IPCC gave the wrong date for Himalayan glacier melt, but says it does not change the picture of man-made climate change.
	Astrium develops space power idea Europe's biggest space company, EADS Astrium, is seeking partners to fly a demonstration solar power mission in orbit.
	Buildings 'threaten carbon hope' A dearth of skills and low uptake of known building technologies are threatening the UK's emissions targets, says a report.

TECHNOLOGY
	Google postpones Chinese mobiles Google says it has postponed the Chinese launch of two mobile phones following a dispute with the government over censorship.
	Tablet PCs to 'take off' in 2010 Analysts predict that "tens of millions" of tablets PCs will be sold in 2010 but "green" technology may struggle.
	France in fresh Explorer warning France echoes calls by the German government for web users to find an alternative to Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

HEALTH
	English NHS 'the most efficient' The NHS in England provides better value for money than elsewhere in the UK, a study suggests.
	'No proof' e-cigarettes are safe There is a worrying lack of safety data on electronic cigarettes, despite their growing popularity among the public, warn experts.
	Child drug errors 'too frequent' Mistakes are being made in a high number of drug treatments given to children in hospital, warn UK researchers.

EDUCATION
	Fathers to be offered more help The government is to set out a range of measures to help fathers stay involved with the raising of their children.
	Texting 'helps pupils to spell' Children who use the abbreviated language of text messages are actually improving their ability to spell, researchers say.
	School smacking loophole reviewed Children's Secretary Ed Balls has called for the urgent scrutiny of a loophole which allows corporal punishment in part-time schools.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1961: John F Kennedy sworn in as US president The Democrat John F Kennedy is sworn in as the youngest ever elected president of the United States.
	2002: Camp X-Ray pictures spark outrage Photographs showing al-Qaeda and Taleban suspects shackled and masked are published by the United States military.
	1958: Explorers meet at South Pole Members of the team attempting the first surface crossing of the Antarctic have joined up at the South Pole.

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