Sunday, April 19, 2009

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Sunday, 19 April, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
Boycott-hit racism forum to open
A UN conference on racism will open without the US and Germany, amid concern it could be a platform for anti-Semitism.
  Red Cross 'worn out' in Sri Lanka
The International Committee of the Red Cross says doctors in Sri Lanka's war zone are worn out and short of supplies.
  Motor show gears up in Shanghai
The Shanghai motor show gets under way in China, the only major car market in the world that is expanding.
  Americas rivals see signs of hope
An Americas summit ends with no joint declaration, but signs of a thaw in US ties with Cuba and Venezuela.
  Many hurt in Mexico train crash
At least 70 people are injured as two commuter trains collide on the outskirts of the Mexican capital, officials say.
AFRICA
Mandela boost for ANC supporters
Former South African president Nelson Mandela makes a surprise appearance at the ruling ANC party's final pre-election rally.
  Two aid workers seized in Somalia
Two aid workers with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) are abducted in central Somalia.
  'Green Nobel' for forest champion
A campaigner who fought a mining deal in the Gabonese rainforest receives an international environmental prize.
AMERICAS
Americas rivals see signs of hope
An Americas summit ends with no joint declaration, but signs of a thaw in US ties with Cuba and Venezuela.
  Many hurt in Mexico train crash
At least 70 people are injured as two commuter trains collide on the outskirts of the Mexican capital, officials say.
  Madonna injured in horse tumble
Pop star Madonna suffers minor injuries and bruises after falling from a horse in New York, according to her spokeswoman.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia bushfire inquiry opens
Victims of February's Australian bushfires say they are being shut out of the official inquiry, as it opens in Melbourne.
  China 'to act over jail deaths'
China says it is to tighten control of prisons after more cases of suspicious deaths in detention came to light.
  Motor show gears up in Shanghai
The Shanghai motor show gets under way in China, the only major car market in the world that is expanding.
EUROPE
Italy takes in stranded migrants
Italy agrees to accept 140 migrants rescued off the coast of Lampedusa, ending a four-day stand-off with Malta.
  Hardliners win N Cyprus election
Turkish Cypriot nationalists win an election in northern Cyprus that could hamper peace talks with Greek Cypriots.
  Cult author JG Ballard dies at 78
The author JG Ballard, famed for novels such as Crash and Empire of the Sun, dies aged 78 after a long illness.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran leader urges reporter rights
Iran's president says an Iranian-US journalist jailed for spying must have her legal right to defend herself.
  US boycotts UN racism conference
Washington confirms it will boycott a UN forum on racism next week because of differences over Israel and free speech.
  New speaker for Iraq parliament
Members of Iraq's parliament elect a new speaker, ending months of dispute about who should fill the post.
SOUTH ASIA
Red Cross 'worn out' in Sri Lanka
The International Committee of the Red Cross says doctors in Sri Lanka's war zone are worn out and short of supplies.
  Afghanistan to boost police force
Afghanistan plans to recruit 15,000 new police officers in time for the presidential election in August, the interior minister says.
  'US strike' on Pakistan militants
A suspected US missile strike has targeted a Taleban base in north-western Pakistan, say local security officials.
UK NEWS
Darling '£15bn spending cuts due'
Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to announce £15bn of spending cuts in his Budget, paid for in efficiency savings.
  Councils may recoup Iceland cash
Local councils which invested millions of pounds in Icelandic banks gain indications they could get most of the money back.
  Care children 'need pushy parent'
England's care system needs a radical overhaul with the state acting as a "pushy parent" to get the best for children, MPs say.
UK EDUCATION
Drive to break down age barriers
Projects which bring together old and young to strengthen communities in England are to get government funding.
  Care children 'need pushy parent'
England's care system needs a radical overhaul with the state acting as a "pushy parent" to get the best for children, MPs say.
  Building of £50m school under way
Schools Secretary Ed Balls is to attend a ceremony marking construction of the UK's most expensive state school, for Jewish children.
ENGLAND
M1 victims were mother and family
Four of the five people killed on the M1 in Bedfordshire in a head-on collision were related, police confirm.
  Care children 'need pushy parent'
England's care system needs a radical overhaul with the state acting as a "pushy parent" to get the best for children, MPs say.
  Drive to break down age barriers
Projects which bring together old and young to strengthen communities in England are to get government funding.
BUSINESS
Motor show gears up in Shanghai
The Shanghai motor show gets under way in China, the only major car market in the world that is expanding.
  China looks to its own consumers
China says it is focusing on domestic consumption rather than exports in order to achieve its growth target.
  Economy 'no longer in free fall'
The economy is no longer in free fall and a recovery next spring is likely, according to a renowned economic think tank.
ENTERTAINMENT
Cult author JG Ballard dies at 78
The author JG Ballard, famed for novels such as Crash and Empire of the Sun, dies aged 78 after a long illness.
  Madonna injured in horse tumble
Pop star Madonna suffers minor injuries and bruises after falling from a horse in New York, according to her spokeswoman.
  Kung fu movie gets Hong Kong gong
A biopic of Bruce Lee's kung fu master wins the best picture prize at the annual Hong Kong film awards.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Switch-on success for superscope
One of the world's most powerful telescope arrays, which will provide a new view of the Universe, gets under way.
  A look inside a giant telescope
The BBC's Rebecca Morelle takes a look inside the giant Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank.
  'Green Nobel' for forest champion
A campaigner who fought a mining deal in the Gabonese rainforest receives an international environmental prize.
TECHNOLOGY
UK high-tech firms 'under threat'
Government funding is needed as the credit crunch threatens new small high-tech companies, an investment group warns.
  Court jails Pirate Bay founders
The founders of Pirate Bay, the world's most famous file-sharing site, are given jail terms in Sweden for copyright offences.
  Spam 'produces 17m tons of CO2'
Spam wastes enough energy to power more than 2.4m homes every year, a study finds.
HEALTH
1970s lifestyle protects planet
Getting back to the slim, trim days of the 1970s would help to cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change, researchers say.
  Beer goggles 'don't disguise age'
The "beer goggles" effect should not be used as an excuse for men thinking a young girl is older than she is, a study suggests.
  South Asian youths 'less active'
South Asian children in England do less exercise than their peers from other ethnic groups, researchers say.
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  1999: Students 'kill dozens' at Denver school
A shooting spree by two American high school students is feared to have left up to 25 people dead.
  1968: Powell slates immigration policy
The Conservative right-winger, Enoch Powell, has made a hard-hitting speech attacking the government's immigration policy.
  1974: 'Troubles' death toll hits 1,000
The conflict in Northern Ireland has claimed its 1,000th victim, a petrol station owner from County Fermanagh.

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TOP STORIES
Man Utd 0-0 Everton (aet)
Everton beat Manchester United on penalties to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea.
  Nadal seals fifth Monte Carlo win
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win his fifth straight Monte Carlo Masters title.
  Vettel seals first Red Bull win
Sebastian Vettel wins a rain-hit Chinese Grand Prix to give Red Bull their first race victory ahead of team-mate Mark Webber.
  Beckham shines in AC Milan romp
David Beckham produces a vintage display as AC Milan move up to second in Serie A with a 5-1 win over Torino.
  Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle
Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival take a blow with Darren Bent scoring the winner for Tottenham.
FOOTBALL
Man Utd 0-0 Everton (aet)
Everton beat Manchester United on penalties to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea.
  Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle
Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival take a blow with Darren Bent scoring the winner for Tottenham.
  Man City 4-2 West Brom
Robinho's first Manchester City goal of 2009 helps see off bottom-side West Brom in a thrilling match.
CRICKET
Pietersen to face Flintoff in IPL
Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen will meet in the Indian Premier League on Monday when the Chennai Super Kings face the Bangalore Royal Challengers.
  Windies begin tour without stars
West Indies start their tour of England on Monday without their captain Chris Gayle and three other top players.
  Vaughan fails to press Test claim
Michael Vaughan misses the chance to stake a really good claim for an England place, making 43 in Yorkshire's 80-run win over Durham.
TENNIS
Nadal seals fifth Monte Carlo win
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win his fifth straight Monte Carlo Masters title.
  Lisicki stuns Wozniacki in final
Germany's Sabine Lisicki beats world number 12 Caroline Wozniacki to win her first WTA title in Charleston.
  Australia seek Davis Cup switch
Tennis Australia are to appeal to the sports governing body over their decision to allow its Davis Cup tie to played in southern India.
MOTORSPORT
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  Vettel seals first Red Bull win
Sebastian Vettel wins a rain-hit Chinese Grand Prix to give Red Bull their first race victory ahead of team-mate Mark Webber.

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