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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Banks hit worldwide by US 'fraud' Some of the world's biggest banks have revealed that they are victims of an alleged fraud which has lost $50bn (£33bn). |
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| Iraq rally for Bush shoe attacker Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets to demand the release of a local TV reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush. | |
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| Surge in Zimbabwe cholera deaths Cholera has killed nearly 1,000 people in Zimbabwe, the UN Security Council hears as it debates the crisis there. | |
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| US rate cut towards zero expected Interest rate-setters are expected to cut rates from 1% and may say what other tools they now plan to use. | |
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| Obama picks Nobel man for energy US President-elect Barack Obama announces his environment team, naming physics Nobel Prize winner Steven Chu as energy secretary. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Surge in Zimbabwe cholera deaths Cholera has killed nearly 1,000 people in Zimbabwe, the UN Security Council hears as it debates the crisis there. |
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| UN special envoy missing in Niger The UN's special envoy to Niger, Canadian diplomat Robert Fowler, is reported missing near the capital. | |
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| Hundreds dead in Darfur battles Clashes in Sudan's Darfur region have killed up to 250 people in the last week, UN officials say. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Banks hit worldwide by US 'fraud' Some of the world's biggest banks have revealed that they are victims of an alleged fraud which has lost $50bn (£33bn). |
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| Obama picks Nobel man for energy US President-elect Barack Obama announces his environment team, naming physics Nobel Prize winner Steven Chu as energy secretary. | |
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| US rate cut towards zero expected Interest rate-setters are expected to cut rates from 1% and may say what other tools they now plan to use. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Thai opposition head to be new PM Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva wins a vote to be Thailand's new prime minister, potentially ending months of political turmoil. |
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| N Korea launches 3G phone network A giant Egyptian telecommunications company launches North Korea's first hi-tech mobile phone network. | |
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| Australia sets new climate target Australia announces a series of measures to tackle climate change, but critics say the new targets are far too modest. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Moscow racist murder gang jailed A group of racist skinheads who carried out 18 brutal murders in Russia's capital Moscow are sent to jail. |
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| Turkish thinkers' Armenia apology An online petition launches in Turkey, apologising for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Ottoman Armenians in 1915. | |
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| Belgium to fight Fortis verdict The Belgian government plans to appeal against a court decision that may stop it breaking up Fortis. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Iraq rally for Bush shoe attacker Thousands of Iraqis take to the streets to demand the release of a local TV reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush. |
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| Crowds greet freed Palestinians Jubilant crowds in the West Bank welcome home busloads of Palestinian prisoners set free by the Israelis. | |
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| Egypt court convicts food rioters An Egyptian court sentences 22 people to jail for between three and five years over deadly food riots in April. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Drivers halt Afghan supply route Lorry drivers in Pakistan say they will no longer take supplies to coalition forces in Afghanistan after a string of Taleban attacks. |
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| Mumbai suspect faces legal void Lawyers are refusing to represent the sole surviving Mumbai suspect or are being threatened if they suggest they might. | |
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| England crushed by Tendulkar ton Sachin Tendulkar hits an unbeaten century to guide India to a six-wicket victory over England in the first Test in Chennai. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Pension errors 'go back decades' Tens of thousands of NHS, armed services and public pensions have been overpaid for decades. |
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| Madonna gives Guy £50m in divorce Madonna agrees to a divorce settlement worth about £50m, including property, to her ex-husband Guy Ritchie. | |
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| Strictly voters offered refunds The BBC is to offer refunds to viewers who are unhappy with the result of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Student loan options considered Plans to start replacing student loans with grants are among three options being considered as part of a shake-up in Scotland. |
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| Exams watchdog facing criticism An inquiry into the chaos over this year's Sats tests in England will strongly criticise the exams watchdog, the BBC learns. | |
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| Maths piloted as 'twinned' GCSEs Secondary schools in England are to pilot a broader maths course, which would be worth two GCSEs. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Apology over policing 'injuries' Police minister Vernon Coaker apologises for telling Parliament that 70 officers were injured in protests at Kingsnorth power station. |
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| Unique appeal for abuse witness Police issue pictures of a potential witness in an ongoing child sex abuse inquiry | |
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| Hippo sinks scout leaders' canoe Three scout leaders from Cornwall are back home after their canoe was sunk by a hippopotamus in west Africa. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| Banks hit worldwide by US 'fraud' Some of the world's biggest banks have revealed that they are victims of an alleged fraud which has lost $50bn (£33bn). |
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| US rate cut towards zero expected Interest rate-setters are expected to cut rates from 1% and may say what other tools they now plan to use. | |
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| Oil falls despite Opec's threats Oil prices briefly rise above $50 a barrel ahead of Wednesday's Opec meeting, but then fall down to $45. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Madonna gives Guy £50m in divorce Madonna agrees to a divorce settlement worth about £50m, including property, to her ex-husband Guy Ritchie. |
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| Dark Knight makes best film list Batman film The Dark Knight is named as one of the Top 10 movies of 2008 by the American Film Institute (AFI). | |
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| Voting review for BBC's Strictly The BBC is to review the voting system on Strictly Come Dancing after the semi-final was affected by a tie. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Whales' teeth are aid to mating The bizarre teeth of male beaked whales have evolved to help females choose the right mate, research suggests. |
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| Australia sets new climate target Australia announces a series of measures to tackle climate change, but critics say the new targets are far too modest. | |
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| Obama picks Nobel man for energy US President-elect Barack Obama announces his environment team, naming physics Nobel Prize winner Steven Chu as energy secretary. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Virgin unveils next-gen broadband Cable firm unveils details of its much anticipated 50Mbps broadband service. |
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| Hackers 'aid' Amazon logging scam Hi-tech criminals have helped Brazilian logging firms evade official limits on how much timber they can harvest, says a report. | |
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| US shuts down 'scareware' sellers More than one million Americans have been caught out by a ruse peddling fake security software, say US authorities. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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| Surge in Zimbabwe cholera deaths Cholera has killed nearly 1,000 people in Zimbabwe, the UN Security Council hears as it debates the crisis there. |
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| Obesity 'controlled by the brain' Seven new gene variants discovered by scientists suggest strongly that obesity is largely a problem in the brain. | |
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| Therapy hope for eating disorders A form of cognitive behaviour therapy could benefit most people with eating disorders, a study suggests. | |
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| 2004: Blunkett resigns over visa accusations The Home Secretary, David Blunkett, resigns after an email implicates him in using his position to grant favours to his ex-lover. | |||
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| 1993: Anglo-Irish pact paves way for peace The British and Irish prime ministers John Major and Albert Reynolds sign the historic Joint Declaration for Peace on the steps of Downing street. | |||
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| 1982: Spain opens border with the Rock Scenes of jubilation as the gates isolating the people of Gibraltar from Spain are to opened for the first time in 13 years. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Tendulkar offers Mumbai tribute Sachin Tendulkar dedicates his century against England to the families of those killed in the Mumbai terror attacks. |
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| Owen offered new Magpies contract Newcastle offer England striker Michael Owen a new deal to extend his stay at St James' Park. | |
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| Blatter rules out 2010 Cup switch Fifa president Sepp Blatter insists the 2010 World Cup will take place in South Africa. | |
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| Woods dismayed by caddie comments Tiger Woods is "disappointed" at disparaging remarks made by his caddie, Steve Williams, towards Phil Mickelson. | |
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| Pompey fined over Benjani moves Portsmouth are fined £15,000 and agent Willie McKay receives a suspended ban after being found guilty of breaching rules in the signing and selling of Benjani. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Owen offered new Magpies contract Newcastle offer England striker Michael Owen a new deal to extend his stay at St James' Park. |
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| Pompey fined over Benjani moves Portsmouth are fined £15,000 and agent Willie McKay receives a suspended ban after being found guilty of breaching rules in the signing and selling of Benjani. | |
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| Motherwell 0-2 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock midfielder Manuel Pascali is on target as his side secure a convincing victory over Motherwell at Fir Park. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Pietersen proud of England effort Captain Kevin Pietersen remains proud of his England team despite an agonising final-day defeat in the first Test against India. |
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| Panesar lacks practice says coach Monty Panesar needs more first-class bowling if he is to test the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, says Northants head coach David Capel. | |
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| England crushed by Tendulkar ton Sachin Tendulkar hits an unbeaten century to guide India to a six-wicket victory over England in the first Test in Chennai. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Davenport to play at Aussie Open Former champion Lindsay Davenport signals a return to the WTA Tour by entering next year's Australian Open. |
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| Nottingham to host tennis trophy Nottingham will again host a professional tennis tournament as the city has been chosen as the venue for the 2009 AEGON Trophy. | |
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| Tennis chief Draper extends deal Roger Draper signs a new five-year deal to continue as chief executive of the Lawn Tennis Association. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Medals would help F1 - Ecclestone Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone remains committed to awarding medals rather than points in Grands Prix. |
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| Suzuki pull out of world rallying Suzuki pull out of the World Rally Championship after only one season, blaming the current global economic crisis. | |
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| No changes to Force India line-up Force India will retain Giancarlo Fisichella, Adrian Sutil and test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi for next year. | |
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