Friday, June 25, 2010

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Saturday, 26 June, 2010, 3:00 GMT 04:00 +01:00:Europe/London
TOP STORIES
Cameron wants troops home by 2015
David Cameron says he would like UK troops out of Afghanistan by 2015 but prefers not to look at "strict timetables".
  Merkel says Europe and US united
Germany's chancellor insists Europe's leaders are making good progress in talks with the US on bolstering economic growth.
  Four fans arrested at Wimbledon
Four spectators are arrested at Wimbledon after Romanian Victor Hanescu is allegedly abused during a match.
  Wrongful death suit over Jackson
Michael Jackson's father files a wrongful death suit against the doctor charged with his overdose, a year after his death.
  Rail review urged ahead of cuts
Train companies are urging the government to conduct a "swift and rigorous" review of all planned rail investment.
WORLD
Merkel says Europe and US united
Germany's chancellor insists Europe's leaders are making good progress in talks with the US on bolstering economic growth.
  US warns N Korea over 'tensions'
The US warns North Korea against actions that could worsen regional tensions amid concern it is set for new missile tests.
  Wrongful death suit over Jackson
Michael Jackson's father files a wrongful death suit against the doctor charged with his overdose, a year after his death.
AFRICA
Rwanda 'assassins' kill reporter
A Rwandan journalist working for a private newspaper is shot dead by two men in front of his house in the capital, Kigali.
  Uganda reburial for genocide dead
The last of three ceremonies to rebury victims of Rwanda's 1994 genocide washed up on Lake Victoria's shores takes place in Uganda.
  Thieves empty SA police station
South Africa's police are investigating after thieves stripped a police station, down to the kitchen sink.
AMERICAS
Merkel says Europe and US united
Germany's chancellor insists Europe's leaders are making good progress in talks with the US on bolstering economic growth.
  'Dudus' pleads not guilty in US
Suspected Jamaican drug lord "Dudus" Coke pleads not guilty in New York to charges of drug and gun-trafficking.
  Wrongful death suit over Jackson
Michael Jackson's father files a wrongful death suit against the doctor charged with his overdose, a year after his death.
ASIA-PACIFIC
US warns N Korea over 'tensions'
The US warns North Korea against actions that could worsen regional tensions amid concern it is set for new missile tests.
  Japan 'regrets' whaling deadlock
This week's stalemate at the International Whaling Commission is "unfortunate", says a Japanese minister.
  Swiss graffiti man faces caning
A Swiss man is sentenced to three strokes of a cane and five months in jail for spray-painting graffiti on a train in Singapore.
EUROPE
Vatican anger over Belgium raids
The Vatican expresses shock at raids, including the "violation" of a cathedral crypt, by Belgian police investigating alleged sex abuse.
  Romania pension cut struck down
A court in Romania rules out a pension cut demanded by the government as part of an austerity package.
  3D mission returns first pictures
Germany's TanDEM-X satellite, sent into orbit to make the most precise 3D map of the Earth's surface, acquires its first images.
MIDDLE EAST
ElBaradei at Egypt police protest
Former UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei leads a protest against alleged police brutality over the death of Khaled Said.
  Israel marks Shalit anniversary
Rallies are held in Israel to mark the fourth anniversary of the capture of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by Palestinian militants.
  US Congress backs Iran sanctions
The US Congress overwhelmingly approves new sanctions against companies trading with Iran over its nuclear programme.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan in web 'blasphemy' hunt
Pakistan is to monitor seven leading websites including Google and Yahoo for content it considers offensive to Muslims.
  Bhopal compensation 'not enough'
The Indian government's new $280m package to compensate the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster is insufficient, campaigners say.
  India to scrap petrol subsidies
The Indian government opts to scrap its subsidy of petrol prices in an effort to cut its budget deficit.
UK
Cameron wants troops home by 2015
David Cameron says he would like UK troops out of Afghanistan by 2015 but prefers not to look at "strict timetables".
  Armed Forces honoured across UK
Towns and cities across the UK prepare to honour the Armed Forces, with Cardiff hosting the national event.
  Radiohead surprise festival fans
Radiohead's Thom Yorke surprises fans with a set at Glastonbury, but stand-in headliners Gorillaz struggle to impress.
ENGLAND
Man guilty of £40m jewellers raid
A man is convicted of taking part in the UK's biggest jewellery robbery in which £40m of gems were stolen from a Mayfair store.
  Chemical leak injures 28 at plant
A chemical leak at a frozen food distribution centre in Tamworth, Staffordshire injures 28 people.
  Four fans arrested at Wimbledon
Four spectators are arrested at Wimbledon after Romanian Victor Hanescu is allegedly abused during a match.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Missing sex offender 'in Ireland'
It is feared a high risk sex offender who is wanted for recall to prison in England may now be somewhere in Ireland.
  19-year-old is charged with rape
A 19-year-old man is charged with rape over an alleged attack in the Lisburn Road area of south Belfast.
  'ETA suspect' arrested in Belfast
A 40-year-old man is arrested under terrorism legislation in a joint operation between the PSNI and Spanish police.
SCOTLAND
Country prepares to honour troops
Thousands of people in towns and cities across Scotland are expected to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
  Costs of owning a home 'down 4%'
The cost of owning and running a home drops by 4% over two years because of smaller mortgage payments, according to research.
  Museum open despite staff strike
Scotland's most popular museum is expected to remain open this weekend despite another strike by workers.
BUSINESS
Merkel says Europe and US united
Germany's chancellor insists Europe's leaders are making good progress in talks with the US on bolstering economic growth.
  Rail review urged ahead of cuts
Train companies are urging the government to conduct a "swift and rigorous" review of all planned rail investment.
  BA makes fresh cabin crew offer
British Airways has tabled a fresh offer in an attempt to end the long-running dispute with cabin crew.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wrongful death suit over Jackson
Michael Jackson's father files a wrongful death suit against the doctor charged with his overdose, a year after his death.
  Radiohead surprise festival fans
Radiohead's Thom Yorke surprises fans with a set at Glastonbury, but stand-in headliners Gorillaz struggle to impress.
  Heartbeat is axed after 18 years
Police drama Heartbeat is to be dropped, and next month's series will be the last, ITV announces.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Japan 'regrets' whaling deadlock
This week's stalemate at the International Whaling Commission is "unfortunate", says a Japanese minister.
  3D mission returns first pictures
Germany's TanDEM-X satellite, sent into orbit to make the most precise 3D map of the Earth's surface, acquires its first images.
  Lunar eclipse 'magnified' in US
A partial lunar eclipse taking place on 26 June will appear magnified in the US by an effect known as the "moon illusion".
TECHNOLOGY
Apple advises on holding iPhone
Apple has issued advice to iPhone 4 owners about how to hold their handset to avoid losing signal strength.
  Government axes costly websites
The UK government hopes to save millions of pounds by closing expensive department websites, says the Cabinet Office.
  BBC Trust approves Project Canvas
The BBC is given the go-ahead for a project which could kick-start demand for internet TV.
HEALTH
'No foetal pain before 24 weeks'
There is no evidence of foetal pain before 24 weeks, and no reason to challenge the abortion limit, doctors say.
  NHS to widen arthritis drug range
Thousands of people with rheumatoid arthritis could gain access to a wider range of drugs on the NHS, draft guidelines say.
  Welfare cuts increase death rates
Cutting social welfare budgets could cost lives, say a team of researchers studying European data.
EDUCATION
Would-be academy list published
The Department for Education publishes a list of schools interested in becoming academies.
  'Bossy' lunch box advice rejected
Many parents see schools as "interfering" when they tell them what they can and cannot put in their children's packed lunch, Ofsted warns.
  School start age 'could be six'
The Department of Education is to consider raising the school starting age to six years old in line with most of Europe.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1963: Kennedy: 'Ich bin ein Berliner'
President Kennedy inspires the people of West Germany with a morale-boosting speech of defiance to the Soviet Union.
  1970: Violence flares as Devlin is arrested
Riots break out in Londonderry after it is revealed Bernadette Devlin has been arrested.
  2000: IRA weapons dump inspected
International inspectors say they have seen a large number of IRA weapons "safely and adequately stored" in bunkers.

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