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. |
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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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