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	Thursday, 18 February, 2010, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	UK presses Israel on Dubai murder The UK calls in the Israeli ambassador to discuss fake passports used by the alleged killers of a Hamas leader.
	Haiti frees US missionary group Eight of the 10 US missionaries accused of kidnapping children in Haiti are freed from jail and are heading home.
	French guilty in US wine scandal French winemakers and traders are convicted of a scam to sell 18 million bottles of fake Pinot Noir to a top US buyer.
	Councils struggle with ageing UK Councils will struggle to cope with the financial challenge posed by England's ageing population, a regulator says.
	Gately column complaint rejected The press watchdog has not upheld a complaint about a newspaper column on the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately.

WORLD
	UK presses Israel on Dubai murder The UK calls in the Israeli ambassador to discuss fake passports used by the alleged killers of a Hamas leader.
	Haiti frees US missionary group Eight of the 10 US missionaries accused of kidnapping children in Haiti are freed from jail and are heading home.
	French guilty in US wine scandal French winemakers and traders are convicted of a scam to sell 18 million bottles of fake Pinot Noir to a top US buyer.

AFRICA
	Kenya minister hits out at leader Kenya's Agriculture Minister William Ruto hits out at his former ally, Prime Minister Raila Odinga, amid a bitter power struggle.
	Mugabe in diamond export threat Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe threatens to quit the international body regulating diamond sales.
	Archbishop in genome health study Scientists analyse the genomes of five southern Africans, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

AMERICAS
	Haiti frees US missionary group Eight of the 10 US missionaries accused of kidnapping children in Haiti are freed from jail and are heading home.
	Dalai Lama in US for Obama talks The Dalai Lama arrives in the US ahead of talks with President Barack Obama on Thursday which China opposes.
	French guilty in US wine scandal French winemakers and traders are convicted of a scam to sell 18 million bottles of fake Pinot Noir to a top US buyer.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Charges over Thailand club fire Thai prosecutors charges four people over a deadly Bangkok nightclub fire which left 67 Thais and tourists dead and injured scores.
	Dalai Lama in US for Obama talks The Dalai Lama arrives in the US ahead of talks with President Barack Obama on Thursday which China opposes.
	Malaysia women flogged over sex Three Malaysian women are caned by the authorities for having extra-marital sex, say officials.

EUROPE
	Ukrainian poll result suspended A Ukrainian court suspends the result of the recent presidential election, following a challenge by loser Yulia Tymoshenko.
	UK inquiry into 'fake ID' murder UK authorities launch an inquiry into how fraudulent British passports were used by the alleged killers of a Hamas commander in Dubai.
	French guilty in US wine scandal French winemakers and traders are convicted of a scam to sell 18 million bottles of fake Pinot Noir to a top US buyer.

MIDDLE EAST
	UK presses Israel on Dubai murder The UK calls in the Israeli ambassador to discuss fake passports used by the alleged killers of a Hamas leader.
	Syria talks candid, US envoy says A top US diplomat describes as "candid" his talks with Syria's leader, part of a US move to improve ties with Damascus.
	'Saudi royal link' to hotel death A 33-year-old being held over the death of a man in a London hotel could have links with the Saudi royal family, it is understood.

SOUTH ASIA
	Taliban 'lining up human shields' Taliban militants are increasingly using civilians as "human shields" as they fight allied troops, an Afghan general says.
	US hails Taliban chief's capture The US hails the capture of the Afghan Taliban military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, as a "big success" for US-Pakistani cooperation.
	India to hold Maoist attack probe The government of the Indian state of West Bengal orders an inquiry into the killings of at least 24 troops by Maoist rebels.

UK
	UK presses Israel on Dubai murder The UK calls in the Israeli ambassador to discuss fake passports used by the alleged killers of a Hamas leader.
	Councils struggle with ageing UK Councils will struggle to cope with the financial challenge posed by England's ageing population, a regulator says.
	Gately column complaint rejected The press watchdog has not upheld a complaint about a newspaper column on the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately.

ENGLAND
	'Mercy killing' confession probed Police continue to question TV presenter Ray Gosling after he admits on a BBC documentary to killing his lover.
	Boy posted racial hatred videos A 17-year-old boy from Norfolk is given a two-year conditional discharge for posting "highly disturbing" white supremacist videos online.
	Arrest over bogus Claudia message A man is arrested and cautioned for posting a bogus message on Facebook claiming to be missing York chef Claudia Lawrence.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Probe remarks 'unwise' - Robinson Peter Robinson says the standards watchdog was wrong to call for him to publish legal advice he had not breached the ministerial code.
	Agreement adverts may be pulled A radio advert promoting the Hillsborough Agreement may be withdrawn where stations have not obtained clearance.
	Pair freed over policeman murder Two men arrested in connection with the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll in Craigavon are released without charge.

SCOTLAND
	Councils urged to share services Sharing services across local authorities could be one way of coping with budget cuts a new report says.
	University agrees to merger talks The University of Edinburgh agrees to enter into talks with Edinburgh College of Art over a possible merger.
	Museum shuts ahead of replacement The Museum of Transport in Glasgow is to close its doors more than a year before the opening of its multi-million pound replacement.

POLITICS
	UK presses Israel on Dubai murder The UK calls in the Israeli ambassador to discuss fake passports used by the alleged killers of a Hamas leader.
	Ban on MP spouse jobs 'essential' Sir Christopher Kelly says MPs must stop employing relatives to demonstrate that expenses have been "cleaned up".
	Labour press Cameron over hunting Labour steps up the pressure on David Cameron over the issue of fox hunting, urging him to rule out a repeal of the ban in place since 2005.

BUSINESS
	UK unemployment sees slight fall Unemployment falls for the second consecutive month but the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance rises.
	Reader's Digest in administration The UK arm of magazine publishers Reader's Digest, established in 1938, has gone into administration.
	US unemployment 'to remain high' US unemployment will remain high this year, the Federal Reserve warns, despite the economy growing strongly.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Gately column complaint rejected The press watchdog has not upheld a complaint about a newspaper column on the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately.
	Brits ceremony watched by 5.8m An average audience of 5.8 million tuned in to see the Brit Awards on ITV1, according to overnight figures.
	Murder arrest over BBC confession TV presenter Ray Gosling is arrested on suspicion of murder after he admits on a BBC documentary to killing his lover.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	Archbishop in genome health study Scientists analyse the genomes of five southern Africans, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
	Ancient giant cattle genome first Scientists are publishing details of their research of the DNA of large wild cattle that died out almost 400 years ago.
	Japan to question whale activist A New Zealand activist who boarded a Japanese whaling ship in protest is to be taken to Japan for questioning.

TECHNOLOGY
	Google Buzz 'breaks privacy laws' A leading privacy watchdog files a complaint with US regulators urging them to investigate Google's Buzz social network.
	BBC to offer iPhone applications The BBC announces it will start offering iPhone apps for some of its news and sport content from April.
	Seesaw launches online TV service An online TV service that offers programmes from the BBC, Channel 4 and Five is rolled out across the UK.

HEALTH
	Councils struggle with ageing UK Councils will struggle to cope with the financial challenge posed by England's ageing population, a regulator says.
	Fridge-free vaccine hopes rise Scientists at Oxford University have found a way of keeping vaccines stable without refrigeration.
	Happiness wards off heart disease Being happy and positive may help ward off heart disease, a study suggests.

EDUCATION
	Children 'missing out on sleep' Children questioned for the BBC's Newsround programme admit video games and mobile phones are keeping them up at night.
	Swedish school effect questioned The Swedish model for schools, touted by the Conservatives, would make little difference in England, a study claims.
	Almost 200 exams lost to snowfall Almost 200 A-level, AS and GCSE exams were cancelled in England because of January's snowfall, regulator Ofqual has revealed.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1996: Bomb blast destroys London bus Three people are feared dead after a bomb explodes on a London bus, nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire.
	1978: Belfast bomb suspects rounded up Police in Northern Ireland arrest at least 20 people in connection with the La Mon restaurant bomb.
	1981: Thatcher gives in to miners Mrs Thatcher's Conservative Government withdraws plans to close 23 pits in its first major U-turn since coming to power two years ago.

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