Monday, September 28, 2009

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Monday, 28 September, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
Iran 'concealed nuclear facility'
Iran has secretly built a new uranium enrichment site, in defiance of a ban on enrichment activities, US President Obama says.
  Greater role for emerging powers
The G20 will play a larger role in guiding the world's financial system, the US says, giving emerging nations a bigger say.
  Iceland plans big whalemeat trade
The company which is behind Iceland's fin whaling industry is planning a huge export of whalemeat to Japan.
  'Two bodies' on mafia waste ship
Investigators in Italy examining a shipwreck containing possible radioactive waste say they may have found two bodies on board.
  Poland backs chemical castration
Polish MPs pass legislation making it obligatory to chemically castrate certain sex offenders.
AFRICA
Mugabe: West 'dividing Zimbabwe'
President Robert Mugabe accuses the West of trying to divide Zimbabwe's power-sharing government.
  British firm fined for corruption
A UK construction firm is ordered to pay £5m after admitting to overseas corruption and breaching UN sanctions.
  Fifa warns of fake tickets
Fifa is warning fans to make sure they buy 2010 World Cup tickets from legitimate vendors as they continue their crackdown fraudulent internet sales.
AMERICAS
Greater role for emerging powers
The G20 will play a larger role in guiding the world's financial system, the US says, giving emerging nations a bigger say.
  Biscuits only in Honduras mission
Ousted Honduras President Manuel Zelaya and his supporters are short of food at the Brazilian embassy, a diplomat says.
  FBI payout for Egyptian over 9/11
An Egyptian man gets $250,000 from the FBI because of his treatment following the 11 September 2001 attacks.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia how-to jihadist jailed
A Muslim man who authored a book on how to make bombs and bring down planes is jailed in Australia for 12 years.
  Taiwan stops Uighur activist trip
Taiwan says it will not allow exiled Chinese Uighur Muslim activist Rebiya Kadeer to visit the island as she had planned.
  Nigerian anger over China deaths
Nigerian MPs demand an audit of Chinese residents after a row over the cremation of dead Nigerian prisoners in China.
EUROPE
Iran 'concealed nuclear facility'
Iran has secretly built a new uranium enrichment site, in defiance of a ban on enrichment activities, US President Obama says.
  Sarkozy in row over 'smear' trial
Lawyers for former French PM Dominique de Villepin plan to sue President Sarkozy for having called their client "guilty".
  'Two bodies' on mafia waste ship
Investigators in Italy examining a shipwreck containing possible radioactive waste say they may have found two bodies on board.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran 'concealed nuclear facility'
Iran has secretly built a new uranium enrichment site, in defiance of a ban on enrichment activities, US President Obama says.
  Israel ex-PM's graft trial begins
The trial of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert begins, with the prosecution alleging a number of cases of corruption.
  FBI payout for Egyptian over 9/11
An Egyptian man gets $250,000 from the FBI because of his treatment following the 11 September 2001 attacks.
SOUTH ASIA
India hails Moon mission 'find'
India's inaugural Moon mission is hailed as a "grand success" by the head of India's space agency and Indian media.
  India prepares for Maoist assault
India's home minister says the government is prepared to provide "every support" to states battling Maoist rebels.
  Afghan 'suspect votes' recounted
Some votes cast in Afghanistan's presidential election are being re-counted as officials seek to clear up allegations of ballot fraud.
UK
UK retirement age challenge fails
The High Court has upheld that law that allows UK employers to force workers to retire at the age of 65.
  British Airways sets seat charges
British Airways is to introduce charges for passengers who want to choose their seats before they fly, the airline says.
  British firm fined for corruption
A UK construction firm is ordered to pay £5m after admitting to overseas corruption and breaching UN sanctions.
UK EDUCATION
Head teacher shortage 'is easing'
New figures suggest the problem of finding head teachers in England and Wales might have improved last year.
  UK rise in international students
The number of non-European students enrolling on courses at UK universities almost doubles in less than ten years, a report finds.
  Donor offers to help dinner lady
An anonymous donor offers to pay legal costs for a dinner lady sacked for telling parents their daughter had been bullied.
ENGLAND
Rolls-Royce shop crash man jailed
A man who crashed his Rolls-Royce through the front window of a Hampshire supermarket is jailed for dangerous driving.
  Dog fight gang given jail terms
Four people are jailed for their part in one of the biggest dog fighting syndicates prosecuted by the RSPCA.
  Crowds visit Anglo-Saxon hoard
Hundreds of people queue at a Birmingham museum to see part of the UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold artefacts.
BUSINESS
Greater role for emerging powers
The G20 will play a larger role in guiding the world's financial system, the US says, giving emerging nations a bigger say.
  Twitter confirms major cash boost
Social networking website Twitter confirms it has closed a "significant round of funding" from five investment firms.
  HSBC boss switches base to Asia
The chief executive of HSBC, Michael Geoghegen, will move to Hong Kong from London as the bank seeks to focus on Asia.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson tribute 'badly organised'
The mayor of Vienna has admitted that the cancelled Michael Jackson tribute concert was badly organised.
  Final Potter shoot is 'electric'
Stars of the Harry Potter films have spoken of the "electric" atmosphere on set, as filming for the Deathly Hallows takes place.
  Sugababes discuss group shake-up
The new Sugababes line-up talk about the split with Keisha Buchanan and meeting new band member Jade Ewen.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Iceland plans big whalemeat trade
The company which is behind Iceland's fin whaling industry is planning a huge export of whalemeat to Japan.
  Eel reveals its migration secrets
Scientists have found out where European eels go during the early part of their mysterious migration.
  Palau pioneers 'shark sanctuary'
With half of the world's sharks threatened with extinction, Palau creates the world's first "shark sanctuary".
TECHNOLOGY
Twitter confirms major cash boost
Social networking website Twitter confirms it has closed a "significant round of funding" from five investment firms.
  European Mars rover's 'eye test'
Europe's planned rover mission ExoMars is given an "eye-test" b y its engineers at a quarry in the south of England.
  Judge delays Google books hearing
A judge postpones a settlement hearing between Google and US authors and publishers after a raft of objections.
HEALTH
UK swine flu vaccine 'approved'
The European drugs regulator has given the go-ahead for one of the UK's swine flu vaccines.
  Sensitivity to aspartame probed
Study will assess whether artificial sweetener aspartame causes health problems in people unusually sensitive to it.
  Prostate screening under scrutiny
Routine prostate cancer screening comes under scrutiny after two studies conclude it may do more harm than good.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1957: Troops end Little Rock school crisis
More than 1,000 paratroopers in full battle dress escort nine black children to high school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  1950: Seoul in UN hands
United Nations forces have taken control of the South Korean capital Seoul, three months after it fell to North Korea, the US Army announces.
  1983: Dozens escape in Maze break-out
Thirty-eight prisoners escape from a high-security jail in Northern Ireland.

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TOP STORIES
Vettel heads Alonso in practice
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel clocks the quickest lap of Friday practice for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso.
  Live text - England v Sri Lanka
England need 213 to beat Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy under the floodlights in Johannesburg.
  Boss relieved at Renault verdict
Renault's acting team chief Bob Bell tells BBC Sport the whole team feared for their futures over the Singapore race-fixing scandal.
  Federer to miss Asian tournaments
Switzerland's world number one Roger Federer pulls out of next month's Japan Open and Shanghai Masters 1000.
  Determined Gay beats Powell again
American Tyson Gay wins his third race in a week with victory in the 100m at the Daegu International.
FOOTBALL
Celtic complete capture of Zheng
Celtic boss Tony Mowbray says he has signed China captain Zheng Zhi as he needs more quality midfielders.
  Geovanni agrees new Hull contract
Midfielder Geovanni signs a new two-year contract with Hull City.
  Storrie 'could quit Portsmouth'
Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie could quit the club in the next week, the BBC understands.
CRICKET
Live text - England v Sri Lanka
England need 213 to beat Sri Lanka in the ICC Champions Trophy under the floodlights in Johannesburg.
  Malik relishing crunch India game
Pakistan's Shoaib Malik says Saturday's Champions Trophy group match will be the biggest of the tournament.
  Ponting focused on Trophy defence
Australia captain Ricky Ponting says the Champions Trophy is a top priority for his team as they prepare to face West Indies in Johannesburg on Saturday.
TENNIS
Federer to miss Asian tournaments
Switzerland's world number one Roger Federer pulls out of next month's Japan Open and Shanghai Masters 1000.
  Clijsters announces 2010 schedule
US Open champion Kim Clijsters says she will play in the four Grand Slams in a limited schedule of about 16 tournaments next year.
  Clijsters rivalry inspires Henin
Justine Henin says her long-time rivalry with fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters served as an inspiration as she returns to the game.
MOTORSPORT
Zanardi aims for Paralympic place
Ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is aiming for a place on the Italian cycling team at the 2012 London Paralympics.
  Vettel heads Alonso in practice
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel clocks the quickest lap of Friday practice for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso.
  Rossi eases to San Marino victory
Italy's Valentino Rossi wins the San Marino MotoGP to extend his lead in the championship to 30 points.

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