Saturday, February 27, 2010

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Sunday, 28 February, 2010, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Chile quake 'affects two million'
Two million people were affected by Saturday's massive quake, Chile's President Bachelet says, as the death toll rises above 300.
  Passport probe police in Israel
UK police are in Israel investigating the use of fake British passports by suspects in the killing of a Hamas leader.
  My 'duty' to oust Brown - Cameron
David Cameron is due to declare to Tory activists that it is his "patriotic duty" to eject Gordon Brown from Downing Street.
  Police appeal to murder suspect
Police investigating the murder of a woman and her baby in Hampshire appeal to her partner to hand himself in.
  Device 'targets police station'
Police investigate reports an explosive device was thrown at a police station in Craigavon, County Armagh.
WORLD
Chile quake 'affects two million'
Two million people were affected by Saturday's massive quake, Chile's President Bachelet says, as the death toll rises above 300.
  Rain triggers deadly Haiti floods
At least eight people are killed in floods triggered by heavy rain in earthquake-stricken Haiti, officials say.
  Rome protests against Berlusconi
Thousands of Italians protest in Rome against what they say are PM Silvio Berlusconi's attempts to evade justice.
AFRICA
Somali rebels 'block UN food aid'
Islamist militants in Somalia are stopping convoys of food aid reaching more than 360,000 needy people, the UN says.
  Ivorian opposition in new cabinet
The opposition in Ivory Coast says it will join a unity government, ending a standoff threatening the peace process.
  'Breakthrough deal' on Sudan poll
The main parties in Sudan reach a deal giving the south enough seats in parliament to block constitutional changes.
AMERICAS
Chile quake 'affects two million'
Two million people were affected by Saturday's massive quake, Chile's President Bachelet says, as the death toll rises above 300.
  Rain triggers deadly Haiti floods
At least eight people are killed in floods triggered by heavy rain in earthquake-stricken Haiti, officials say.
  Florida killer whale show resumes
SeaWorld Orlando's killer whale show reopens, three days after a performing orca killed one of the trainers.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Tsunami spreads through Pacific
Nations bordering the Pacific are pounded by tsunami waves after the Chilean earthquake of 8.8 magnitude.
  Philippine militants raid village
Al-Qaeda-linked militants attack a village in the southern Philippines, killing at least 11 people, military officials say.
  Prudential plans £15bn Asia deal
Prudential looks set to buy one of Asia's biggest insurance firms in a £15bn deal, the BBC understands.
EUROPE
Storm lashes Spain and Portugal
Powerful winds lash Spain, Portugal and France leaving three dead, a week after parts of Madeira were flooded.
  Russia blames Nato for drug surge
The head of Russia's drug control agency accuses Nato of not doing enough to curb Afghanistan's heroin production.
  Rome protests against Berlusconi
Thousands of Italians protest in Rome against what they say are PM Silvio Berlusconi's attempts to evade justice.
MIDDLE EAST
Egypt lifts ban on gas to Israel
The supreme court in Egypt overturns an earlier ruling by a lower court that banned gas sales to Israel.
  Passport probe police in Israel
UK police are in Israel investigating the use of fake British passports by suspects in the killing of a Hamas leader.
  W Bank clashes over heritage list
Palestinians and Israeli security forces clash in the West Bank city of Hebron over Israeli plans for heritage sites.
SOUTH ASIA
Russia blames Nato for drug surge
The head of Russia's drug control agency accuses Nato of not doing enough to curb Afghanistan's heroin production.
  Suicide attack on Pakistan police
A suicide bomb attack on a police station in north-west Pakistan kills at least three officers, officials say.
  Troops in Afghanistan 'for years'
Britain will be "militarily engaged" in Afghanistan for a further five years, head of the Army General Sir David Richards says.
UK
My 'duty' to oust Brown - Cameron
David Cameron is due to declare to Tory activists that it is his "patriotic duty" to eject Gordon Brown from Downing Street.
  Passport probe police in Israel
UK police are in Israel investigating the use of fake British passports by suspects in the killing of a Hamas leader.
  Police appeal to murder suspect
Police investigating the murder of a woman and her baby in Hampshire appeal to her partner to hand himself in.
ENGLAND
Police appeal to murder suspect
Police investigating the murder of a woman and her baby in Hampshire appeal to her partner to hand himself in.
  Woman named in river flood death
Police identify a woman who died after her 4x4 was swept down a swollen river on the North York Moors as she tried to negotiate a ford.
  Ex-landlord jailed over smoke ban
A former pub landlord who was convicted of flouting the smoking ban is jailed for not paying his fines.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Family of shot man criticises MI5
The family of a man found shot dead near Londonderry on Wednesday night issue a statement denying that he was an informer or drug dealer.
  Device 'targets police station'
Police investigate reports an explosive device was thrown at a police station in Craigavon, County Armagh.
  Fire in city is treated as arson
A fire at a derelict building in south Belfast is being treated as suspicious, police say.
SCOTLAND
Parents to learn of sex offenders
Scottish parents are to be given the right to learn whether people who have access to their children are convicted sex offenders.
  Skiers swept 2,000ft by avalanche
Two skiers are airlifted to safety after being caught in an avalanche in the Cam Ghleann area of Glencoe.
  Italy 16-12 Scotland
Pablo Canavosio's try proves the difference as Italy record their first Six Nations win of the season and leave Scotland without a point.
POLITICS
My 'duty' to oust Brown - Cameron
David Cameron is due to declare to Tory activists that it is his "patriotic duty" to eject Gordon Brown from Downing Street.
  Brown attacks Tory cuts proposals
Gordon Brown defends his economic record at the Welsh Labour conference and jokes about EastEnders in response to bullying allegations.
  Harman's husband to contest seat
Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman's husband has been chosen to contest a Birmingham seat at the general election.
BUSINESS
Prudential plans £15bn Asia deal
Prudential looks set to buy one of Asia's biggest insurance firms in a £15bn deal, the BBC understands.
  Buyer interest in Reader's Digest
There is "significant interest" in Reader's Digest from potential buyers, the magazine's administrators say.
  Tiger Woods dropped by Gatorade
Drinks firm Gatorade ends deal with Tiger Woods in the wake of the golfer's admission of extra-marital affairs.
ENTERTAINMENT
Classical stars unite for charity
Some of the UK's most popular classical music stars gather to record a charity song for the Haiti earthquake relief effort.
  Film director Toye dies aged 92
British film-maker, choreographer and dancer Wendy Toye, whose career spanned eight decades, has died aged 92.
  U2 rock all the way to the bank
U2 made $109m from touring and royalties last year - almost twice as much as the second biggest act, Billboard magazine says.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Whaling 'worsens carbon release'
A century of whaling may have released more than 100 million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere, scientists say.
  Lasers lift dirt of ages from art
Physicists have applied the same laser techniques commonly used for tattoo removal to clean several famous works of art, including wall paintings.
  Huge iceberg 'threatens sea-life'
A vast iceberg that broke off eastern Antarctic earlier this month could disrupt marine life in the region, scientists warn.
TECHNOLOGY
Tiny ear listens to hidden worlds
A micro-ear could soon help scientists eavesdrop on tiny events just like microscopes make them visible.
  Twitter permission for US troops
US forces are to be allowed to use social networking websites following a review by the defence department.
  Frauds website organiser jailed
A man who created a website trading in stolen financial information linked to tens of millions of pounds in losses is jailed for nearly five years.
HEALTH
NHS urged to buy Fairtrade tools
A campaign is launched to encourage the NHS to buy more Fairtrade and ethically-sourced equipment.
  Specialist nurse role 'critical'
The Royal College of Nursing calls for every patient with a long-term condition to be guaranteed specialist nursing care.
  'Health tourists' face crackdown
Visitors to the UK may have to hold health insurance before they can enter the country, under government proposals.
EDUCATION
Sats boycott vote date announced
A vote on whether to boycott this year's Sats tests will be held on 15 March, two teaching unions announce.
  Schools careers advice 'patchy'
Careers advice in schools in England is "patchy and inconsistent", according to the Institute of Career Guidance.
  Government 'to miss Neet target'
The government is predicted to miss its target on reducing the number of teenagers out of education, employment or training.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1986: Swedish prime minister assassinated
Olof Palme, the prime minister of Sweden, is shot dead and his wife Lisbeth wounded in a street ambush in central Stockholm.
  2001: At least 10 die in Selby rail crash
Up to 13 are killed and more than 70 injured when a high speed train is hit by a car which careered off the motorway.
  1975: Dozens killed in Moorgate Tube crash
A London Underground train crashes at Moorgate, killing the driver and at least 29 passengers.

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