Saturday, March 13, 2010

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Sunday, 14 March, 2010, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Clegg bids to cool coalition talk
Nick Clegg is to say he is "not the kingmaker" amid speculation about the Lib Dems' possible role in a coalition government.
  Many killed in Afghan bomb blasts
At least 30 people have been killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
  US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
  Schools 'force' young mothers out
Pregnant teenagers are being forced out of education due to a "lack of support", a children's charity claims.
  Bloodshed blights Acapulco resort
Thirteen people die, four of whom are beheaded, in drug-related violence at the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco.
WORLD
Huge opposition rally in Thailand
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.
  US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
  Bloodshed blights Acapulco resort
Thirteen people die, four of whom are beheaded, in drug-related violence at the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco.
AFRICA
Winnie denies maligning Mandela
Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, denies giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans.
  Mogadishu residents told to leave
Mogadishu's mayor tells residents to leave parts of the Somali capital, as fierce fighting against insurgents continues.
  Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
AMERICAS
Bloodshed blights Acapulco resort
Thirteen people die, four of whom are beheaded, in drug-related violence at the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco.
  US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
  Apollo men decry Obama Moon plans
Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic".
ASIA-PACIFIC
Huge opposition rally in Thailand
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.
  China steps up security in Tibet
The Chinese government boosts security in Tibet ahead of the second anniversary of violent protests against Beijing's rule.
  Kazakh leader's fury over flood
Kazakhstan's president calls for the prosecution of anyone suspected of causing a recent flooding in which dozens died.
EUROPE
Anti-Berlusconi protest in Rome
Tens of thousands of Italians stage a protest in central Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
  US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal
Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.
  Vatican defends Pope in abuse row
The Vatican denounces efforts to involve the Pope in a child abuse scandal dating back to his time as archbishop in Germany.
MIDDLE EAST
Maliki leads Baghdad poll count
Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say.
  Clinton rebukes Israel over homes
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a stinging rebuke to Israel over new settlements in East Jerusalem.
  US returns sarcophagus to Egypt
A 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus stolen from Egypt more than 125 years ago is returned from the US.
SOUTH ASIA
Many killed in Afghan bomb blasts
At least 30 people have been killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
  Suicide bomb hits Pakistan's Swat
A suicide bomber in a rickshaw kills at least 10 people in Pakistan, a day after twin blasts leave dozens dead in Lahore.
  Live - Bangladesh v England
Tim Bresnan bowls dange rman Tamim Iqbal for 86 as England make a perfect start to day three of the first Test against Bangladesh.
UK
Clegg bids to cool coalition talk
Nick Clegg is to say he is "not the kingmaker" amid speculation about the Lib Dems' possible role in a coalition government.
  Schools 'force' young mothers out
Pregnant teenagers are being forced out of education due to a "lack of support", a children's charity claims.
  Knife crime plans 'may cost £80m'
Proposals for mandatory jail terms for knife carriers could cost more than £80m a year in Scotland, figures suggest.
ENGLAND
'Despicable' raid at hero's home
Burglars break into the home of French Resistance heroine Andree Peel, who died last week at the age of 105.
  Gunshot wound to head killed boy
A 14-year-old boy found dead at a house in Surrey died from a single gunshot wound to the head, post-mortem tests reveal.
  Water works create nuclear panic
Loud hailer announcements and a leaflet combine to cause fears of a nuclear emergency in a Dorset resort.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Pair to face explosives charges
Two men in their 20s are charged with possession of explosives after a police operation against suspected dissident republicans.
  Two escape injury in gun attack
Two people escape injury after a shot is fired at a house in the Caulside Park area of Antrim on Friday night.
  Garvagh fire is treated as arson
A number of residents forced to leave their homes because of a suspicious fire at a farm in Garvagh are allowed to return.
SCOTLAND
Knife crime plans 'may cost £80m'
Proposals for mandatory jail terms for knife carriers could cost more than £80m a year in Scotland, figures suggest.
  Two people killed in caravan fire
A man and a woman have died in a fire in a caravan park in Dunbartonshire, Strathclyde Police say.
  Union hails 'solid' rail strike
The RMT says there is "rock solid" support for a strike by rail staff, while the train operator claims most services were unaffected.
POLITICS
Clegg bids to cool coalition talk
Nick Clegg is to say he is "not the kingmaker" amid speculation about the Lib Dems' possible role in a coalition government.
  New BNP rules rejected by court
The British National Party is forced to rewrite its membership rules again after a court rules them discriminatory.
  Ex-Tory Euro MP joining Lib Dems
A long-serving Conservative MEP, expelled in a row over the party's new allies in Europe, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
BUSINESS
Royal Mail quality tests 'rigged'
The postal watchdog is considering taking action against Royal Mail after finding that delivery quality tests were rigged.
  BA union announces strike dates
BA cabin crew will go on strike for three days from 20 March and for four days from 27 March in a dispute over pay and staff levels.
  Vauxhall gets UK loans guarantee
The UK announces a 300m-euro (£270m) loan guarantee for Vauxhall and Opel, the European arm of General Motors.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hound crowned Let's Dance winner
Comedian Rufus Hound is crowned Let's Dance champion in aid of Sport Relief after an entertaining parody of a Cheryl Cole hit.
  Take That star checks into rehab
Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms.
  Drug ring 'link' in Haim's death
Actor Corey Haim's death is being linked to a major drug ring which is illegally obtaining prescription drugs, US police say.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
  Apollo men decry Obama Moon plans
Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic".
  Climate linked to smaller birds
Songbirds on the US east coast are becoming smaller, a trend thought to be driven by the warming temperatures caused by climate change.
TECHNOLOGY
Net clash for web police projects
A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces.
  China's stern warning to Google
China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws.
  HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft
About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.
HEALTH
Gum disease 'link' to early birth
Successful treatment for gum disease cuts the risk of pregnant women giving birth early, say US researchers.
  Out-of-hours GP care 'inadequate'
Too many people in England are receiving poor quality out-of-hours doctors services, the Patients Association says.
  Obese drinkers face 'double hit'
Obese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease compared with those who are slimmer, experts warn.
EDUCATION
Schools 'force' young mothers out
Pregnant teenagers are being forced out of education due to a "lack of support", a children's charity claims.
  Black fathers urged over children
Black fathers need to become more involved with their children to help tackle their social problems, an MP will say.
  BNP teachers will not be banned
Members of the BNP or any group that might promote racism will not be banned from teaching in England, the government says.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1991: Birmingham Six freed after 16 years
The Birmingham Six walk free from jail after their convictions for the murder of 21 people in two pubs are quashed by the Court of Appeal.
  1984: Sinn Fein leader shot in street attack
Gunmen shoot and injure the Sinn Fein president, Gerry Adams, in an attack in central Belfast.
  1964: Jack Ruby sentenced to death
Jack Ruby has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.

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