Monday, June 14, 2010

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Tuesday, 15 June, 2010, 3:00 GMT 04:00 +01:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Bloody Sunday inquiry report due
A report into the Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland is to be published after the longest public inquiry in UK legal history.
  Obama calls for clean-energy push
US President Obama asks supporters to back a campaign for clean energy, as he visits areas affected by the BP oil spill.
  Public pensions costs 'to double'
Nick Clegg says "unreformed" public sector pensions are unfair, as new figures show spending on them will more than double by 2014/5.
  Uzbeks flee Kyrgyzstan violence
Thousands of ethnic Uzbeks mass along the Uzbekistan border, seeking to flee deadly violence in Kyrgyzstan.
  UN hears Korea warship testimony
The UN hears testimony from North and South Korea on the sunken Southern warship Cheonan - an issue souring ties on the peninsula.
WORLD
Obama calls for clean-energy push
US President Obama asks supporters to back a campaign for clean energy, as he visits areas affected by the BP oil spill.
  Uzbeks flee Kyrgyzstan violence
Thousands of ethnic Uzbeks mass along the Uzbekistan border, seeking to flee deadly violence in Kyrgyzstan.
  Mexico prison violence kills 28
A clash between rival gangs in a Mexican prison leaves at least 28 inmates dead, in another day of drug-related violence.
AFRICA
Government blamed for Kenya blast
Kenya's Church leaders blame the government for a grenade attack that caused a deadly stampede at a rally on Sunday.
  Guinea arrests 'not about poll'
The arrest of several army officers in Guinea is not linked to the forthcoming elections, the army chief says.
  Honda earns opening win for Japan
Keisuke Honda's first-half strike ensures Japan get off to a perfect start in World Cup Group E, although Cameroon strike the woodwork late on.
AMERICAS
Obama calls for clean-energy push
US President Obama asks supporters to back a campaign for clean energy, as he visits areas affected by the BP oil spill.
  Jackson doctor free to practise
The doctor accused of accidentally killing popstar Michael Jackson can continue to practise medicine, a judge rules.
  Mexico prison violence kills 28
A clash between rival gangs in a Mexican prison leaves at least 28 inmates dead, in another day of drug-related violence.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Uzbeks flee Kyrgyzstan violence
Thousands of ethnic Uzbeks mass along the Uzbekistan border, seeking to flee deadly violence in Kyrgyzstan.
  Indonesia jails hotel bomb driver
An Indonesian man is jailed for eight years over his role in the bombing of two luxury hotels and a plot to kill the president.
  UN hears Korea warship testimony
The UN hears testimony from North and South Korea on the sunken Southern warship Cheonan - an issue souring ties on the peninsula.
EUROPE
Belgium separatists in poll win
A Flemish party that wants to split the country emerges as the largest force in parliament, near-complete election results show.
  Leaders call for global bank tax
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy renew calls for a global bank tax.
  EU unfreezes Serbia trade accord
Serbia takes a step closer to EU membership as European ministers agree to ratify a stalled trade deal with Belgrade.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel raid probe 'not impartial'
Israeli plans for an inquiry into its Gaza aid convoy raid are criticised by Turkey and by the Palestinian leader.
  New Iraqi parliament is sworn in
An new Iraqi parliament is sworn in, more than three months after inconclusive elections.
  Israel policeman killed in W Bank
An Israeli policeman dies of injuries sustained in a West Bank attack blamed on Palestinian gunmen.
SOUTH ASIA
Claims over Afghan mineral wealth
Afghanistan may have more than a trillion dollars worth of untapped mineral deposits, a spokesman for the ministry of mines suggests.
  India to send troops to Manipur
India is sending paramilitary troops to the north-eastern state of Manipur to lift a blockade by tribal groups.
  Pakistan 'drunk' minister sacked
A Pakistani provincial minister is sacked over claims he was involved in a "drunken brawl" at a Lahore theatre.
UK
Bloody Sunday inquiry report due
A report into the Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland is to be published after the longest public inquiry in UK legal history.
  Public pensions costs 'to double'
Nick Clegg says "unreformed" public sector pensions are unfair, as new figures show spending on them will more than double by 2014/5.
  Uplands of England 'under threat'
There must be a "fundamental re-think" about how the nation values the iconic uplands of England, a report says.
ENGLAND
Gunman's mother promises letters
The mother of Cumbria gunman Derrick Bird says she plans to write to the families of her son's victims.
  E. coli farm inquiry verdict due
An independent inquiry is due to report on a major E. coli outbreak at a children's farm.
  Uplands of England 'under threat'
There must be a "fundamental re-think" about how the nation values the iconic uplands of England, a report says.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Bloody Sunday inquiry report due
A report into the Bloody Sunday shootings in Northern Ireland is to be published after the longest public inquiry in UK legal history.
  Executive council deal flounders
The executive fails to agree a plan to more than halve the number of northern Ireland's councils to 11.
  Church pays abuse victim £200k
The Catholic Church in Ireland pays damages believed to be in excess of 250,000 euros to a victim of a paedophile priest.
SCOTLAND
Life sentence for giggling killer
A woman murdered a man at his home in East Renfrewshire then laughed as she told a 999 operator he was dead.
  Fireman recalls rescue confusion
A fireman called to a boating accident that left four men dead describes the lack of communication between rescuers.
  Sniffer dog helps find fake DVDs
A dog trained to sniff out DVDs becomes the latest weapon for trading standards officers looking for bootleg copies of films.
BUSINESS
Leaders call for global bank tax
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy renew calls for a global bank tax.
  Greek government debt downgraded
Greek government bonds are downgraded four notches to "junk" status by Moody's credit rating agency.
  UK growth forecast is downgraded
The new fiscal watchdog reduces growth projections for the UK economy, but says the deficit will not be as bad as forecast.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson doctor free to practise
The doctor accused of accidentally killing popstar Michael Jackson can continue to practise medicine, a judge rules.
  Eccleston talks about Who exit
Actor Christopher Eccleston says he quit Doctor Who after one series because he "didn't enjoy the environment and the culture".
  Zeta Jones and Hodge scoop Tonys
Actors Catherine Zeta Jones and Douglas Hodge, and playwright Alan Ayckbourn win Tony Awards in New York on a strong night for British talent.
SCIENCE/NATURE
'Much more water' in Moon's rocks
The Moon might be much wetter than previously thought, say scientists.
  Data hint at 'five God particles'
There may be more than one version of the elusive "God particle" - or Higgs boson - according to a new study.
  Green Revolution's carbon savings
The Green Revolution of the 1960s saved decades worth of greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to alleviating hunger around the world.
TECHNOLOGY
'$100 laptop' targets older class
One Laptop per Child redesigns its low-cost PC, designed for primary school pupils in the developing world, for use by older children.
  Microsoft unveils Xbox 'Kinect'
Microsoft reveals details of its hands-free motion control system for the Xbox 360 console, which it has rebranded Kinect.
  'Threat' to porn site visitors
The economics of the online porn industry make it ripe for exploitation by hi-tech criminals, a study suggests.
HEALTH
E. coli farm inquiry verdict due
An independent inquiry is due to report on a major E. coli outbreak at a children's farm.
  Blood clot drug is 'life-saver'
A blood-clotting drug could save 100,000 lives if given to seriously injured trauma patients, a research report says.
  White rice 'raises diabetes risk'
Replacing white rice with whole grain foods in the diet can cut the risk of diabetes by a third, say researchers.
EDUCATION
University complaints on the rise
Student complaints against universities in England and Wales have almost doubled in five years, figures show.
  Baby Peter doctor 'missed chance'
The GP who saw Baby Peter missed a "unique opportunity" to send him to hospital just eight days before his death, a hearing has been told.
  Universities warn of cuts damage
Universities warn cuts could damage the sector and set back Britain's recovery from the recession.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1996: Huge explosion rocks central Manchester
A massive bomb devastates a busy shopping area in central Manchester.
  1974: Man dies in race rally clashes
A march through central London leaves one person dead and many more injured as rival demonstrators clash with police and each other.
  1971: Councils defy Thatcher milk ban
Opposition is growing to Margaret Thatcher's plans to end free school milk for children over the age of seven.

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