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	Tuesday, 20 April, 2010, 3:00 GMT 04:00 +01:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	Flight doubts over new ash cloud A new volcanic ash cloud spreading towards the UK creates uncertainty over the reopening of some airspace, Nats says.
	Organ donor payments 'explored' Cash incentives and the payment of funeral costs are among proposals to encourage people to donate organs, eggs and sperm.
	SNP launching election manifesto The SNP launches its UK election manifesto with a pledge to protect public services from cuts by the "London-based parties".
	Cardinal says Cuba is in crisis The head of Cuba's Catholics says the country is in one of its worst crises with people openly criticising the socialist system.
	Increase in child safety warnings Social workers in England have faced a sharp rise in the number of child safety worries brought to their attention, say researchers.

WORLD
	Europe starts to resume flights A few flights take off in northern Europe, but the UK warns a new volcanic ash cloud may be spreading from Iceland.
	US summons Syrian envoy over arms The US summons Syria's top diplomat to review "provocative behaviour" over the potential transfer of weapons to Hezbollah.
	Cardinal says Cuba is in crisis The head of Cuba's Catholics says the country is in one of its worst crises with people openly criticising the socialist system.

AFRICA
	Kenya farmers hit by flight ban Thousands of farm workers in Kenya are temporarily laid off because of the volcanic ash that has grounded flights over Europe.
	Somali rebels 'improved security' Hardline Islamists have brought greater stability to parts Somalia, but at a huge cost, Human Rights Watch says.
	MPs in Djibouti scrap term limits Djibouti's MPs approve a constitutional amendment that allows President Ismael Omar Guelleh to run for a third term.

AMERICAS
	Toyota agrees to pay $16.4m fine Toyota agrees to pay a record $16.4m (£10.7m) to US safety regulators following recent safety concerns.
	Cardinal says Cuba is in crisis The head of Cuba's Catholics says the country is in one of its worst crises with people openly criticising the socialist system.
	'Colombian rebels' die in Ecuador Two alleged Colombian Farc rebels have been killed in Ecuador after clashes with government troops, Quito says.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Army moves into key Bangkok area The Thai army moves into the business district of Bangkok to prevent anti-government protesters entering the area.
	Two China quake survivors rescued Two survivors are pulled from the rubble in Qinghai, as the death toll from last week's quake rises to nearly 2,000.
	Australia mobster killed in jail Infamous Australian gangland boss Carl Williams dies after a beating at a high security jail in Melbourne.

EUROPE
	Europe starts to resume flights A few flights take off in northern Europe, but the UK warns a new volcanic ash cloud may be spreading from Iceland.
	Toxic ash threatens Iceland herds Icelandic farmers race to protect their animals from being poisoned as rural areas become caked in dust.
	Fatal track faster than planned Luge chiefs admit the track on which Nodar Kumaritashvili died at the 2010 Winter Olympics was faster than it was designed to be.

MIDDLE EAST
	US summons Syrian envoy over arms The US summons Syria's top diplomat to review "provocative behaviour" over the potential transfer of weapons to Hezbollah.
	Iraqi al-Qaeda leaders 'killed' The Iraqi prime minister and US officials say two leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq have been killed in a joint operation.
	Israel rejects E Jerusalem demand Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects again demands for a freeze on building in East Jerusalem and says the demands block peace.

SOUTH ASIA
	Many dead in Peshawar bomb blast A suicide bombing at a crowded market in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 23 people, police say.
	India orders IPL financing probe India orders an investigation into the financing of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following allegations of corruption.
	Foetuses 'found dumped' in India Authorities in the western Indian state of Gujarat say they have recovered more than a dozen human foetuses dumped in the city of Ahmedabad.

UK
	Flight doubts over new ash cloud A new volcanic ash cloud spreading towards the UK creates uncertainty over the reopening of some airspace, Nats says.
	Organ donor payments 'explored' Cash incentives and the payment of funeral costs are among proposals to encourage people to donate organs, eggs and sperm.
	SNP launching election manifesto The SNP launches its UK election manifesto with a pledge to protect public services from cuts by the "London-based parties".

ENGLAND
	Man charged with takeaway murder Police charge a 21-year-old man with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl in an east London takeaway.
	Flight doubts over new ash cloud A new volcanic ash cloud spreading towards the UK creates uncertainty over the reopening of some airspace, Nats says.
	Testicle was 'cut off by mistake' A patient lost a testicle during an operation because the surgeon "mistakenly" cut it off, a hearing is told.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	NI flights situation 'uncertain' There are new doubts about the planned opening of the Northern Ireland airspace on Tuesday morning.
	Man dies after coast cave rescue A 36-year-old man dies after becoming trapped in a cave near Blackhead Lighthouse on the Antrim coast.
	Pipe bomb found in Londonderry Army and police deal with a pipe bomb device which is discovered in the Westland Villas area of Londonderry.

SCOTLAND
	SNP launching election manifesto The SNP launches its UK election manifesto with a pledge to protect public services from cuts by the "London-based parties".
	Scottish airspace set to reopen Scottish airspace and the country's mainland airports will reopen from 0700 BST on Tuesday, Nats announces.
	Call for detention law to change Police call for an increase to the six-hour limit given to question suspects if they are under the influence of drink or drugs.

POLITICS
	Brown confirms election on 6 May Prime Minister Gordon Brown, flanked by members of his cabinet in Downing Street, calls the UK General Election for 6 May.
	Live: General election 2010 Live text and video coverage of all the latest developments as the 2010 general election campaign gets under way.
	Election is 'not two-horse race' Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says the election will not be the usual "two-horse race" between Labour and Conservatives.

BUSINESS
	BA seeks compensation for chaos British Airways says it has asked the EU and the UK government for financial compensation for the closure of airspace.
	Toyota agrees to pay $16.4m fine Toyota agrees to pay a record $16.4m (£10.7m) to US safety regulators following recent safety concerns.
	Mortgage lending jumps in March Mortgage lending jumped to £11.5bn in March, a 24% rise from February, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says.

ENTERTAINMENT
	The One Show's Chiles quits BBC The One Show presenter Adrian Chiles leaves the BBC for ITV, saying he is "disappointed" with changes to the teatime show.
	Oliver to fund school meals boost Jamie Oliver plans to spend millions of pounds of his own money over 10 years to improve food education and meals in UK primary schools, he reveals.
	Iron Man 2 premiere moved to US Flight restrictions related to the volcanic cloud mean the world premiere of Iron Man 2 will take place in the US, not London.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	UK water imports 'unsustainable' The amount of water used to produce food and goods imported to the UK is worsening global shortages, a report concludes.
	Space shuttle to return Tuesday Low cloud and rain in Florida delay the return to Earth of the space shuttle Discovery.
	Swaziland poacher murders exposed A Swazi lawyer wins a prestigious award for her work exposing the extra-judicial killings of suspected poachers.

TECHNOLOGY
	Microsoft debuts 'fix it' program Windows users suffering PC problems can now turn to software from Microsoft that will automatically diagnose and fix common bugs.
	Robot 'helps arms after stroke' Intensive therapy using a robot has helped patients improve arm movement years after they had a stroke.
	Philips profits continue rebound Global electronics giant Philips has reported profitable quarter as it continues to recover from the recession.

HEALTH
	Organ donor payments 'explored' Cash incentives and the payment of funeral costs are among proposals to encourage people to donate organs, eggs and sperm.
	Spare tyre health risks 'ignored' People are blinkered to the health dangers of carrying excess weight around the waist, say experts.
	Sunbed-users can get 'addicted' Around a third of people who use sunbeds may become addicted to the tanning effects, a study suggests.

EDUCATION
	Increase in child safety warnings Social workers in England have faced a sharp rise in the number of child safety worries brought to their attention, say researchers.
	Exam change for stranded pupils Exam timetables could be rescheduled to help pupils who have been stranded overseas by flight cancellations.
	Oliver to fund school meals boost Jamie Oliver plans to spend millions of pounds of his own money over 10 years to improve food education and meals in UK primary schools, he reveals.

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	1999: Students 'kill dozens' at Denver school A shooting spree by two American high school students is feared to have left up to 25 people dead.
	1968: Powell slates immigration policy The Conservative right-winger Enoch Powell has made a hard-hitting speech attacking the government's immigration policy.
	1974: 'Troubles' death toll hits 1,000 The conflict in Northern Ireland has claimed its 1,000th victim, a petrol station owner from County Fermanagh.

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