Sunday, January 11, 2009

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TOP STORIES
Israel is 'nearing Gaza goals'
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the goals of the military campaign in Gaza are near, but signals the offensive will go on.
  EU bid to revive Russia gas deal
Ukrainian and EU officials are trying to rescue a gas deal with Russia after Moscow calls the document "unacceptable".
  Obama promises new tack on Iran
President-elect Obama says the US will take a different approach to Iran under his leadership, in a wide-ranging US TV interview.
  Prince's racist term sparks anger
Prince Harry's racist comment about an army colleague prompts widespread criticism, as an Army investigation is launched.
  Islamist rebels clash in Somalia
Clashes between rival Islamist militia groups in Somalia leave about 30 people dead and dozens injured, witnesses say.
AFRICA
Bashir case 'may spark attacks'
Sudan warns that foreigners could be targeted by "outlaws" if an international court pursues a case against President Bashir.
  Islamist rebels clash in Somalia
Clashes between rival Islamist militia groups in Somalia leave about 30 people dead and dozens injured, witnesses say.
  West African bloc suspends Guinea
A West African regional bloc says it is suspending Guinea from its ranks until the new military leadership holds elections.
AMERICAS
Obama promises new tack on Iran
President-elect Obama says the US will take a different approach to Iran under his leadership, in a wide-ranging US TV interview.
  Costa Rica quake deaths reach 19
Rescuers intensify searches in mountainous areas of central Costa Rica after an earthquake kills at least 19 people.
  Stars arriving at Golden Globes
Stars arrive at the Golden Globes, the glitziest event so far in this year's Hollywood awards season.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Key election test for new Thai PM
By-elections are held in Thailand for 29 parliamentary seats, a first public test for the country's new government.
  Indonesian ferry sinks in storm
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and 17 crew has sunk in a storm in central Indonesia, officials say.
  China officials 'lost millions'
Officials from China's southern Guangdong province are reported to have gambled away more than $3m (£2m) of public money in recent years.
EUROPE
EU bid to revive Russia gas deal
Ukrainian and EU officials are trying to rescue a gas deal with Russia after Moscow calls the document "unacceptable".
  Tributes paid to British climbers
Tributes are paid to record-breaking climber Rob Gauntlett, and friend James Atkinson, who were killed in the Alps.
  Prince's racist term sparks anger
Prince Harry's racist comment about an army colleague prompts widespread criticism, as an Army investigation is launched.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel is 'nearing Gaza goals'
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the goals of the military campaign in Gaza are near, but signals the offensive will go on.
  Iraqis 'capture leading militant'
Iraqi security forces say they have captured a leading Sunni militant thought to be the leader of militant group Ansar al Sunna.
  Canada expels US woman deserter
A US army deserter and mother of three is ordered to leave Canada after her appeal for refuge fails.
SOUTH ASIA
India appoints new Satyam bosses
The Indian government appoints three leading businessmen to the board of scandal-hit software firm Satyam.
  Pakistan border clash 'kills 46'
Pakistani soldiers repulse an attack in a north-west tribal area, leaving six soldiers and 40 militants dead, army officials say.
  Prince's racist term sparks anger
Prince Harry's racist comment about an army colleague prompts widespread criticism, as an Army investigation is launched.
UK NEWS
Prince's racist term sparks anger
Prince Harry's racist comment about an army colleague prompts widespread criticism, as an Army investigation is launched.
  Royal Marine dies in Afghanistan
A Royal Marine has been killed in an explosion in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
  Tributes paid to British climbers
Tributes are paid to record-breaking climber Rob Gauntlett, and friend James Atkinson, who were killed in the Alps.
UK EDUCATION
Warning on replacing Sats tests
An expert group is considering what should replace the scrapped Sats tests for 14 year olds in England.
  Intern plan to ease graduate woes
Students who are unable to secure jobs after leaving university may be offered paid internships for three months.
  Girls suspended for teacher jibes
Dozens of girls have been suspended from school for setting up a defamatory Facebook site about a teacher.
ENGLAND
Prayers for store shooting victim
A prayer service is held for a sub-postmaster's son who was shot dead in an armed raid in Worcestershire.
  Hunt after father and son stabbed
Detectives name a man they are hunting over a double stabbing on Merseyside that left a man dead and his 14-year-old son injured.
  No charges over abandoned newborn
The mother of an hours-old baby found on a school playing field will not face charges, police have said.
BUSINESS
India appoints new Satyam bosses
The Indian government appoints three leading businessmen to the board of scandal-hit software firm Satyam.
  EU bid to revive Russia gas deal
Ukrainian and EU officials are trying to rescue a gas deal with Russia after Moscow calls the document "unacceptable".
  Obama plan 'could create 4m jobs'
President-elect Barack Obama says his $775bn economic stimulus plan could create up to four million jobs in the US.
ENTERTAINMENT
Stars arriving at Golden Globes
Stars arrive at the Golden Globes, the glitziest event so far in this year's Hollywood awards season.
  US writer pens UK Eurovision song
US songwriter Diane Warren will write the lyrics to Andrew Lloyd Webber's music for this year's UK Eurovision entry, it is announced.
  O'Neal is sentenced to drug rehab
Actor Ryan O'Neal is ordered to go on an 18-month rehabilitation programme after pleading guilty to possessing drugs.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Ants 'get aggressive with cheats'
Worker ants in colonies with a queen are physically attacked by their peers if they try to reproduce, a study says.
  Venomous mammal caught on camera
Rare footage of one of the world's most strange and elusive mammals is captured by scientists.
  Mosquitoes make sweet love music
Sexy songs sung by mosquitoes in courtship could be key to curbing the spread of dengue fever, say scientists.
TECHNOLOGY
Greener shades at world's tech show
The BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones hunts down the green stands at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  Games will 'eclipse' other media
Video games are poised to "eclipse" all other forms of entertainment, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is told.
  Do-it-yourself 3D movies at home
New 3D technology unveiled at this year's CES show in Las Vegas may mean films might no longer be the sole province of movie studios with big budgets.
HEALTH
Water softener eczema relief hope
Scientists are investigating if installing a home water softener can relieve children's eczema symptoms.
  Body repair 'could be ramped up'
A combination of drugs could trick the body into sending its repair mechanisms into overdrive, say scientists.
  Behaviour link to lifelong health
Britons who behaved badly at school are more likely to have had mental health and social problems, a study suggests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1962: Thousands killed in Peru landslide
At least 2,000 people are feared dead after a huge avalanche in the Peruvian Andes engulfs nine villages.
  1998: 100 die in massacre in Algeria
Islamic extremists are blamed for the deaths of 100 people in two villages in Algeria.
  2000: Seven missing in Irish Sea
Seven young fishermen are feared drowned off the Scottish coast after the disappearance of their scallop dredger in force nine gales.

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TOP STORIES
Man Utd 3-0 Chelsea
Powerful Manchester United move to third in the Premier League table after brushing aside stumbling Chelsea.
  Warner shines in Australia romp
Debutant David Warner hits the second-fastest Twenty20 fifty ever as Australia beat South Africa by 52 runs.
  Wigan 1-0 Tottenham
Maynor Figueroa scores in injury time to hand Wigan victory over Tottenham in a match of few chances.
  Pietersen insists he is blameless
Kevin Pietersen says he did "nothing wrong" in the series of events which led to him quitting as England captain and the sacking of coach Peter Moores.
  Beckham makes Milan Serie A debut
On-loan AC Milan midfielder David Beckham is handed a surprise start in his first Serie A game at AS Roma as the two sides shares 2-2 draw.
FOOTBALL
Man Utd 3-0 Chelsea
Powerful Manchester United move to third in the Premier League table after brushing aside stumbling Chelsea.
  Wigan 1-0 Tottenham
Maynor Figueroa scores in injury time to hand Wigan victory over Tottenham in a match of few chances.
  Beckham makes Milan Serie A debut
On-loan AC Milan midfielder David Beckham is handed a surprise start in his first Serie A game at AS Roma as the two sides shares 2-2 draw.
CRICKET
Pietersen insists he is blameless
Kevin Pietersen says he did "nothing wrong" in the series of events which led to him quitting as England captain and the sacking of coach Peter Moores.
  Ford and Lehmann eye England job
South African Graham Ford and Australian Darren Lehmann are both interested in becoming the new England coach.
  Warner shines in Australia romp
Debutant David Warner hits the second-fastest Twenty20 fifty ever as Australia beat South Africa by 52 runs.
TENNIS
Murray plays down favourite tag
In-form Andy Murray plays down his tag as one of the favourites for the forthcoming Australian Open in Melbourne.
  Sharapova to miss Australian Open
Defending champion Maria Sharapova pulls out of the Australian Open because of her on-going shoulder problem.
  Rusty Serena struggles to victory
Serena Williams saves four match points before beating Samantha Stosur 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 in her opening match at the Sydney International.
MOTORSPORT
Toro Rosso confirm Buemi for 2009
Sebastien Buemi will drive for Formula One's Toro Rosso this season, according to the team website.
  New Donington is granted approval
Plans for a £100m revamp of Donington Park, the new home of the British Grand Prix from 2010, are approved.
  Kawasaki pulls team out of MotoGP
Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki pulls out of MotoGP to cut costs amid the global financial crisis.

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