Thursday, September 3, 2009

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TOP STORIES
N Korea 'in final uranium phase'
North Korea is in the final phase of uranium enrichment, the North's media are quoted as saying, defying warnings.
  US halts aid over Honduras coup
The US says it is halting all non-humanitarian aid to Honduras in the wake of the June coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
  Aunt tells of Dugard family joy
Jaycee Lee Dugard's aunt tells of the moment the abducted Californian girl, now 29, rejoined her family after 18 years.
  Family prepare for Jackson burial
Michael Jackson is to be buried during a private funeral in Los Angeles, more than two months after his death.
  Arctic 'warmest in 2,000 years'
The Arctic region cooled for two millennia, research reveals, before warming abruptly in the last century.
AFRICA
Gabon locks down city amid riots
A night-time curfew is declared in Port Gentil, Gabon, after violence by opposition activists and attacks on French interests.
  SA suspends ID suicide officials
South Africa's home affairs minister suspends two officials at the funeral of man who killed himself over an identity card.
  Cameroon defends Biya hotel bills
Cameroon's government defends President Paul Biya's lavish holiday in France, reportedly costing $40,000 a day.
AMERICAS
US halts aid over Honduras coup
The US says it is halting all non-humanitarian aid to Honduras in the wake of the June coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
  Security chief arrested in Mexico
The secretary for public security is arrested in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on suspicion of co-operating with drug gangs.
  Aunt tells of Dugard family joy
Jaycee Lee Dugard's aunt tells of the moment the abducted Californian girl, now 29, rejoined her family after 18 years.
ASIA-PACIFIC
N Korea 'in final uranium phase'
North Korea is in the final phase of uranium enrichment, the North's media are quoted as saying, defying warnings.
  New protests in western China
Fresh protests take place in China's Xinjiang province, after more than 470 people report being stabbed with syringes.
  Indonesia quake search stepped up
Rescuers in Indonesia dig through collapsed buildings for survivors of a powerful earthquake, which has killed at least 57 people.
EUROPE
Russia ship mystery editor flees
A journalist flees Russia after suggesting the Arctic Sea cargo ship, apparently hijacked in July, may have been carrying illegal arms.
  Joint call for bank bonus rules
The Group of 20 nations must adopt "binding rules" to regulate bank behaviour, the leaders of the UK, France and Germany say.
  Italy editor quits in row over PM
Dino Boffo, the editor of Avvenire, a leading Italian Catholic newspaper, quits in a bitter row involving PM Silvio Berlusconi.
MIDDLE EAST
US disturbed by Iran defence job
The US says Iran is "taking a step backward" by appointing a politician suspected of terrorism as its defence minister.
  Gaza sewage 'a threat to Israel'
The UN and aid agencies say Israel must relax its blockade of Gaza to allow urgent repairs to the water and sewage systems.
  Israeli protests close exhibition
An exhibition in Israel showing faces of Palestinian female suicide bombers grafted onto the Virgin Mary is cancelled.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan election fraud row mounts
Allegations of Afghan election fraud intensify with an accusation that thousands of votes were switched to favour Hamid Karzai.
  India politician killed in crash
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YSR Reddy dies in a helicopter crash in southern India.
  Fisichella makes Ferrari switch
Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the season before becoming reserve driver in 2010 after being released by Force India.
UK
Aide quits over Afghan strategy
Defence secretary aide Eric Joyce resigns, saying Britain can no longer justify the growing casualty toll in Afghanistan.
  Iraq body confirmed as UK hostage
A body handed to UK authorities in Iraq has been identified as that of Alec MacLachlan - one of five Britons seized in Baghdad in 2007.
  Young brothers admit boys' attack
Two brothers aged 10 and 12 admit a vicious attack on two young boys that left them seriously injured.
UK EDUCATION
Exam needed for grammar admission
The Department of Education admits that without sitting an entrance exam, children are unlikely to get into grammar school.
  Trial of free school meals starts
All primary school children in two areas of England are entitled to free lunches this term as part of a £40m, two-year trial.
  Make time for play, schools urged
Schools are urged to ensure they make time for children to play
ENGLAND
Young brothers admit boys' attack
Two brothers aged 10 and 12 admit a vicious attack on two young boys that left them seriously injured.
  Woman 'blackmailed Botox doctor'
A patient blackmailed her doctor after she performed a sex act on him while he administered Botox to her face, a court hears.
  Chef thought hare event was legal
TV chef Clarissa Dickson-Wright says she would never have attended a hare-coursing event if she had known it was illegal.
BUSINESS
Joint call for bank bonus rules
The Group of 20 nations must adopt "binding rules" to regulate bank behaviour, the leaders of the UK, France and Germany say.
  UK 'will miss start of recovery'
The OECD says the global economy may recover earlier than expected, but sees the UK shrinking more than forecast.
  Boost for eurozone recovery hopes
Eurozone economic activity rises for the first time in 15 months, says a survey, raising hopes the recession could end soon.
ENTERTAINMENT
Madonna Sticky tour is top earner
Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour makes music history as it becomes the highest grossing tour by a solo artist, concert promoter Live Nation says.
  Family prepare for Jackson burial
Michael Jackson is to be buried during a private funeral in Los Angeles, more than two months after his death.
  Prime Suspect set for US remake
TV drama Prime Suspect, starring Dame Helen Mirren, is to be remade in the US - three years after it ended in the UK.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Arctic 'warmest in 2,000 years'
The Arctic region cooled for two millennia, research reveals, before warming abruptly in the last century.
  Galaxy's 'cannibalism' revealed
The vast Andromeda galaxy has expanded by consuming stars from smaller galaxies, research shows.
  Reboot for UK's 'oldest' computer
Britain's oldest original computer, the Harwell, is about to be restored to full working order.
TECHNOLOGY
Reboot for UK's 'oldest' computer
Britain's oldest original computer, the Harwell, is about to be restored to full working order.
  YouTube lifts music video block
YouTube stops blocking UK users from viewing official music videos on the website after it reaches a deal with songwriters.
  Intel boss sees end to PC slump
The PC industry is coming out of recession, says Intel's chief executive Paul Otellini.
HEALTH
NHS 'failed' over cannibal killer
NHS failures contributed to two people being killed by a man with schizophrenia after he was freed from a secure hospital, two inquiries suggest.
  Gel hope for brain injury repair
An injectable hydrogel may aid recovery from brain injury by helping stimulate tissue growth at the site of the wound.
  Boy conceived using new test born
The first baby conceived with the help of a new egg screening technique is born.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  2004: Russian school siege ends in violence
More than 200 people die after a three-day siege at a Russian school came to a bloody end.
  1939: Britain and France declare war on Germany
Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago.
  1998: All feared dead in Swissair crash
A Swissair plane flying from New York to Geneva crashes in the sea off the coast of Nova Scotia, just over an hour after taking off.

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TOP STORIES
Angry Chelsea hit by signings ban
Chelsea plan to appeal Fifa's decision to ban them from signing any new players until 2011 after inducing Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens.
  Live text - US Open
Elena Dementieva and Jelena Jankovic crash out on day four of the US Open, with Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic still to play.
  Fisichella makes Ferrari switch
Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the season before becoming reserve driver in 2010 after being released by Force India.
  Arsenal set to fight Eduardo ban
Arsenal will appeal against the two-match ban given to striker Eduardo by Uefa for diving to win a penalty against Celtic.
  Dementieva and Jankovic crash out
Elena Dementieva and Jelena Jankovic become the first big-name casualties at this year's US Open.
FOOTBALL
Angry Chelsea hit by signings ban
Chelsea plan to appeal Fifa's decision to ban them from signing any new players until 2011 after inducing Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens.
  Arsenal set to fight Eduardo ban
Arsenal will appeal against the two-match ban given to striker Eduardo by Uefa for diving to win a penalty against Celtic.
  I'm an honest player, says Rooney
Wayne Rooney says he is an "honest player" despite analysis of the crucial penalty he won against Arsenal last weekend revealing he may have dived.
CRICKET
Haddin to miss Champions Trophy
Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy following a finger operation and will be replaced by Tim Paine.
  England suffer Denly injury scare
England's Joe Denly could miss Friday's first one-day international against Australia after injuring his knee playing football.
  Kiwis hit back to deny Sri Lanka
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by three runs in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo.
TENNIS
Live text - US Open
Elena Dementieva and Jelena Jankovic crash out on day four of the US Open, with Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic still to play.
  Dementieva and Jankovic crash out
Elena Dementieva and Jelena Jankovic become the first big-name casualties at this year's US Open.
  Davydenko eases into third round
Two-time US Open semi-finalist Nikolay Davydenko sweeps aside Jan Hernych to reach the third round in New York.
MOTORSPORT
Fisichella makes Ferrari switch
Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the season before becoming reserve driver in 2010 after being released by Force India.
  Hayden signs new deal with Ducati
Former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden signs a contract to remain with Ducati next season.
  Rally Australia latest (wrc.com)
The World Rally Championship moves to Australia, with Mikko Hirvonen seeking to maintain his lead over Sebastien Loeb.

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