Sunday, June 6, 2010

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Monday, 07 June, 2010, 3:00 GMT 04:00 +01:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
PM gives stark warning on deficit
David Cameron will say Britain's economic problems are "even worse than we thought" as he sets out why cuts are needed.
  'Bin tax' proposal to be scrapped
The government is scrapping "bin tax" plans that would charge households for the amount of rubbish they throw away.
  Man Utd owners facing £1.1bn debt
Manchester United's US owners the Glazer family are struggling under debts of more than £1.1bn, the BBC learns.
  Europeans 'could play Gaza role'
The EU could monitor aid to Gaza, France says, after Israel rules out an international probe into its deadly flotilla raid.
  Passengers hurt as train derails
Eight people are taken to hospital after a train with about 60 passengers onboard derails and catches fire near Oban.
WORLD
Europeans 'could play Gaza role'
The EU could monitor aid to Gaza, France says, after Israel rules out an international probe into its deadly flotilla raid.
  Tornadoes rip through US Midwest
Tornadoes and thunderstorms sweep through Illinois, Ohio and Michigan, killing seven people, US officials say.
  Terror charge for men held at JFK
Two men arrested at New York's JFK airport are charged with conspiring to commit an act of international terrorism in Somalia.
AFRICA
DR Congo police chief suspended
The head of police in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been suspended following the death of an activist, officials say.
  Terror charge for men held at JFK
Two men arrested at New York's JFK airport are charged with conspiring to commit an act of international terrorism in Somalia.
  Fans injured in SA stadium crush
Sixteen people, including two policemen, are injured after a crush outside a South African ground hosting a World Cup warm-up game.
AMERICAS
BP cap catches '10,000 barrels'
BP's latest bid to cap a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico is now capturing more than half the estimated leak, it tells the BBC.
  Terror charge for men held at JFK
Two men arrested at New York's JFK airport are charged with conspiring to commit an act of international terrorism in Somalia.
  Tornadoes rip through US Midwest
Tornadoes and thunderstorms sweep through Illinois, Ohio and Michigan, killing seven people, US officials say.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia orders probe of Google
Australia orders an investigation of Google for possible breach of privacy while taking pictures for its Street View service.
  Obama greets new Japanese leader
Barack Obama telephones Japan's new leader Naoto Kan to pledge co-operation, amid tensions over a US military base.
  G20 stresses recovery challenges
G20 finance ministers say recovery from economic crisis has been faster than expected, but significant challenges remain.
EUROPE
Israel deports Gaza aid activists
Israel deports several activists detained after trying to sail an aid ship to Gaza in defiance of Israel's blockade.
  Slovenes back Croatia border deal
Slovenes vote to accept an agreement on a border dispute with Croatia in a national referendum.
  Pope appeals for Middle East calm
The Pope urges efforts to resolve Middle East tensions, and draws attention to the plight of Christians in the region.
MIDDLE EAST
Europeans 'could play Gaza role'
The EU could monitor aid to Gaza, France says, after Israel rules out an international probe into its deadly flotilla raid.
  Ex-Army chief due at Mousa probe
Former Army chief General Sir Michael Jackson is due to give evidence at the public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian.
  Pope appeals for Middle East calm
The Pope urges efforts to resolve Middle East tensions, and draws attention to the plight of Christians in the region.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghans to hold prisoner review
Afghan President Hamid Karzai orders a review of the cases of every Taliban suspect held in the country's prisons.
  Pakistan raises defence spending
Pakistan announces a 17% increase in defence spending in the coming year as it battles to combat Islamic militants.
  Indian film gets Bollywood awards
The Indian hit comedy 3 Idiots sweeps Bollywood awards at a ceremony in Sri Lanka boycotted by the Tamil Nadu film industry.
UK
PM gives stark warning on deficit
David Cameron will say Britain's economic problems are "even worse than we thought" as he sets out why cuts are needed.
  Passengers hurt as train derails
Eight people are taken to hospital after a train with about 60 passengers onboard derails and catches fire near Oban.
  'Bin tax' proposal to be scrapped
The government is scrapping "bin tax" plans that would charge households for the amount of rubbish they throw away.
ENGLAND
Services honour shooting victims
Hundreds of people attend services in Cumbria to commemorate the victims of gunman Derrick Bird.
  Sleeping baby girls mauled by fox
Nine-month-old twin girls are seriously ill in hospital after they were attacked by a fox in their cots at their east London home.
  Pub 'refused gay group drinks'
A pub chain apologises after staff allegedly refused to serve a gay Labour group in a row over their sexuality.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Five Irish among Israel deportees
Five Irish nationals are among a group of activists who will be deported from Israel after trying to bring aid to Gaza in defiance of Israel's blockade.
  Low-flying plane 'damages homes'
Residents in east Belfast claim roof tiles on their homes were dislodged by a low-flying aircraft on Saturday.
  Fire crews extinguish plant blaze
Up to 40 firefighters tackle a large blaze at a vehicle recycling plant in Belfast's docks area.
SCOTLAND
Passengers hurt as train derails
Eight people are taken to hospital after a train with about 60 passengers onboard derails and catches fire near Oban.
  C.diff probe hears from relatives
Victims and relatives involved in Scotland's worst outbreak of Clostridium difficile are to begin giving evidence at a public inquiry.
  Bus services to be hit by strike
Bus services in the Borders are set to be disrupted in the first of three one-day strikes over pay.
BUSINESS
Prudential: 'No new bid for AIA'
UK insurer Prudential has said it has no plans for a renewed bid for AIA, the Asian business of US insurer AIG.
  World Cup 'has £6.2bn insurance'
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa has been insured for more than £6.2bn, according to Lloyd's of London.
  Man Utd owners facing £1.1bn debt
Manchester United's US owners the Glazer family are struggling under debts of more than £1.1bn, the BBC learns.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Thick Of It dominates Baftas
Political satire The Thick Of It scoops three TV Baftas, while Ant and Dec win their first ever award from the academy.
  Guetta and Johnson top UK charts
French DJ David Guetta and Hawaiian singer-songwriter debut at the top of the UK's single and album charts.
  Spelbound crowned Talent winners
Gymnastic act Spelbound win the final of Britain's Got Talent and a chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance.
SCIENCE/NATURE
BP cap catches '10,000 barrels'
BP's latest bid to cap a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico is now capturing more than half the estimated leak, it tells the BBC.
  Successful blast-off for Falcon 9
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which could one day carry astronauts, launches successfully on its maiden test flight.
  Amazon forest fires 'on the rise'
Forest fires in the Amazon are increasing and could jeopardise efforts to curb forest-related emissions, a study finds.
TECHNOLOGY
Australia orders probe of Google
Australia orders an investigation of Google for possible breach of privacy while taking pictures for its Street View service.
  Bangladesh lifts Facebook block
Bangladesh unblocks Facebook after officials say the website agreed to remove caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.
  Smart clothes offer emotional aid
Textiles that monitor stress levels and take action to calm their wearers have been developed by researchers.
HEALTH
Brain scan 'lie detector' warning
Measures are needed to stop brain scans being misused by courts, insurers and employers, experts are warning.
  Brain 'helps control cholesterol'
The amount of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream is partly regulated by the brain, a study in mice suggests.
  Doctors tell hospital chief to go
Dozens of consultants at Great Ormond Street Hospital sign a letter calling for the resignation of the hospital's chief executive.
EDUCATION
Watchdog criticises RE teaching
Religious education is "inadequate" in one in five secondary schools in England, according to watchdog Ofsted.
  Fifty colleges may close - report
A report for a funding body warns 50 colleges in England could close in the next few years.
  Call to end 'unfair' unpaid work
Too many professions are relying on school-leavers and graduates doing unpaid work, according to a think-tank.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1942: Japanese beaten in Battle of Midway
The United States routs the Japanese Navy in a major three-day battle over a remote military base at Midway Island in the Pacific Ocean.
  1981: Israel bombs Baghdad nuclear reactor
Israel shocks the world by destroying the Osirak nuclear plant near the Iraqi capital for fear it would be used to make atom bombs.
  1977: Queen celebrates Silver Jubilee
More than one million people line the streets of London as the Queen marks the start of her silver jubilee.
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