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	Wednesday, 17 February, 2010, 4:00 GMT 04:00 +00:00:Europe/London

TOP STORIES
	US to build nuclear power plants President Barack Obama unveils $8bn of loan guarantees to help build the first new nuclear power stations in the US for 30 years.
	Jurors struggle with legal issues A major study of juries suggests that less than a third of them fully understand a judge's legal directions.
	Lady Gaga wins Brit Awards triple Lady Gaga scoops a Brit Awards hat-trick, winning three prizes including best international female and breakthrough act.
	Afghanistan missile 'hit target' A US missile that killed 12 people in a house in the Afghan town of Marjah hit its intended target, a top British commander says.
	Job centres 'in crisis' - Tories Job centres were ill-equipped to support government back-to-work schemes last year and are in crisis, the Tories claim.

WORLD
	US to build nuclear power plants President Barack Obama unveils $8bn of loan guarantees to help build the first new nuclear power stations in the US for 30 years.
	Taliban 'military chief arrested' A man described as the Afghan Taliban's most senior commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, is captured in Pakistan.
	Dubai suspects' passports 'faked' Passports belonging to the alleged killers of a top Hamas official in Dubai are false, the British and Irish governments say.

AFRICA
	Kenya ministers 'boycott cabinet' Ministers loyal to Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga announce a cabinet boycott, amid a power struggle with the president.
	EU renews sanctions on Zimbabwe The European Union renews sanctions against Zimbabwe for another year, citing lack of progress in power-sharing.
	'Malaria' killed King Tutankhamun Tutankhamun may well have died of malaria after the disease ravaged a body crippled by a rare bone disorder, experts say.

AMERICAS
	US to build nuclear power plants President Barack Obama unveils $8bn of loan guarantees to help build the first new nuclear power stations in the US for 30 years.
	Afghanistan missile 'hit target' A US missile that killed 12 people in a house in the Afghan town of Marjah hit its intended target, a top British commander says.
	Google admits Buzz testing flaws Search giant Google admits to BBC News that testing of its controversial new social network Buzz was insufficient.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Burmese groups 'repression risk' The focus on Burma's leading opposition leaves ethnic minorities at risk of repression in the election year, a rights group warns.
	Japan to question whale activist A New Zealand activists who boarded a Japanese whaling ship in protest is to be taken to Japan for questioning, say reports.
	Toyota asked for recall evidence A US watchdog orders Toyota to hand over evidence to see if the firm acted quickly enough in calling for mass vehicle recalls.

EUROPE
	Pope condemns bishops over abuse Pope Benedict XVI upbraids Irish Roman Catholic bishops over their handling of child sex abuse scandals.
	Police to quiz train crash driver Belgian authorities are waiting to question a train driver who survived a collision near Brussels on Monday that left at least 18 people dead.
	French 'exposed to nuclear tests' France deliberately exposed soldiers to nuclear tests in the Sahara, according to researchers citing a secret military report.

MIDDLE EAST
	Iran warns against new sanctions Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says any countries imposing sanctions on Iran will be made to "regret it".
	Dubai suspects' passports 'faked' Passports belonging to the alleged killers of a top Hamas official in Dubai are false, the British and Irish governments say.
	US appoints new Syria ambassador Barack Obama nominates Robert Ford as the first US ambassador to Syria since the killing of ex-Lebanon PM Rafik Hariri in 2005.

SOUTH ASIA
	Taliban 'military chief arrested' A man described as the Afghan Taliban's most senior commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, is captured in Pakistan.
	Afghanistan missile 'hit target' A US missile that killed 12 people in a house in the Afghan town of Marjah hit its intended target, a top British commander says.
	My Name is Khan breaks UK record My Name is Khan becomes Bollywood's most successful box office opener in the United Kingdom.

UK
	Dubai suspects' passports 'faked' Passports belonging to the alleged killers of a top Hamas official in Dubai are false, the British and Irish governments say.
	Flexible working 'good for heart' People who chose their own working hours enjoy better physical and mental health, a report suggests.
	Lady Gaga wins Brit Awards triple Lady Gaga scoops a Brit Awards hat-trick, winning three prizes including best international female and breakthrough act.

ENGLAND
	Acid link in girl murder inquiry Detectives are exploring the possibility the death of a three-year-old girl from Birmingham may have involved acid, the BBC understands.
	Missing Paige's inheritance due A teenage girl who went missing more than two-and-a-half years ago is in line for a "substantial amount of inheritance", say police.
	Ruby valued at £11m sold for £8k A ruby thought to be valued at £11m and used to support an insolvent Shropshire construction firm is sold for £8,000.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Adams' wife has cancer operation Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams reveals that his wife has been diagnosed with cancer and has undergone surgery.
	Eight in court over £2m drug haul Eight men are charged in connection with a £2m drugs haul in Northern Ireland and the north of England at the weekend.
	Separatist refused taxi licence A Basque separatist convicted of 25 murders loses his legal battle for a licence to work as a Belfast taxi driver.

SCOTLAND
	Corruption charges over land deal A former council official and a local businessman are to face corruption charges, BBC Scotland can reveal.
	Spending 'hit by wintry weather' Wintry weather changed consumers' spending habits during January, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
	Ravens 'not behind' wader decline A large crow considered one of Britain's smartest birds is ruled out as the reason behind declines in wading birds.

POLITICS
	MPs 'should give up home profits' The man tasked with overhauling what MPs can claim as expenses says profits made on second homes should be handed back.
	MP's fraud fear over free laptops Nothing is stopping low-income families from selling laptops given to them for free by the government, a Tory MP says.
	Job centres 'in crisis' - Tories Job centres were ill-equipped to support government back-to-work schemes last year and are in crisis, the Tories claim.

BUSINESS
	UK inflation accelerates to 3.5% The UK inflation rate rose to 3.5% in January from 2.9%, figures show, the fastest annual pace for 14 months.
	Toyota asked for recall evidence A US watchdog orders Toyota to hand over evidence to see if the firm acted quickly enough in calling for mass vehicle recalls.
	Barclays profits jump to £11.6bn Banking giant Barclays sees its annual profits increase by 92% to £11.6bn in 2009, boosted by the sale of its fund management arm.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Lady Gaga wins Brit Awards triple Lady Gaga scoops a Brit Awards hat-trick, winning three prizes including best international female and breakthrough act.
	McCartney hopeful of Abbey deal Sir Paul McCartney says he hopes the famous Abbey Road Studios can be saved, after reports it has been put up for sale.
	My Name is Khan breaks UK record My Name is Khan becomes Bollywood's most successful box office opener in the United Kingdom.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	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.
	Space station crew in final walk Astronauts are making their third and final spacewalk of the current shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
	'Malaria' killed King Tutankhamun Tutankhamun may well have died of malaria after the disease ravaged a body crippled by a rare bone disorder, experts say.

TECHNOLOGY
	Google admits Buzz testing flaws Search giant Google admits to BBC News that testing of its controversial new social network Buzz was insufficient.
	Facebook launch 'Zero' for mobile The world's biggest social network reveals details of a stripped-down, text-only version of its mobile site called Facebook Zero.
	Net giants query Australia filter Google and Yahoo have joined a group asking the Australian government to rethink plans to filter the internet.

HEALTH
	'Malaria' killed King Tutankhamun Tutankhamun may well have died of malaria after the disease ravaged a body crippled by a rare bone disorder, experts say.
	Middle-aged targeted over obesity The middle-aged are urged to downsize their plates and dance to the radio in the government-backed Change4Life campaign.
	Acupuncture may help period pain Acupuncture may be an effective way of alleviating severe period pain, a review of existing studies suggests.

EDUCATION
	Universities 'must help over-50s' Universities must expand courses for the over-50s as the UK population continues to age, a Universities UK report says.
	Baby tests hope for slow learners Monitoring the development of babies' motor skills could help identify those who will need extra help with learning, research finds.
	Children 'copy parents' drinking' Research suggests children learn drinking habits from their parents and that many families never discuss alcohol.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1979: China invades Vietnam China sends hundreds of troops into Vietnam after weeks of tension and a military build-up along the border.
	1987: Tamils strip off at Heathrow A group of Tamils seeking asylum in Britain protest at Heathrow airport by removing their clothes as they are about to be deported.
	1992: Cannibal killer jailed for life Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is jailed for life in the US for murdering and dismembering 15 young men and boys.

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