Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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TOP STORIES
Deadly tsunami in Pacific islands
A tsunami from a powerful earthquake in the Pacific has killed at least 28 and injured dozens in Samoa, reports say.
  Guinea protests 'will continue'
A leading Guinean opposition leader says protests will continue until the country's "criminal" regime is removed.
  International conman held in US
A Colombian man who has spent his life stealing from rich hotel guests is arrested on the US border with Canada.
  We're not done yet, insists Brown
Gordon Brown says voters "face the biggest choice for a generation" in a keynote speech to Labour's conference.
  US and Cuba 'in high-level talks'
A senior US diplomat holds high-level talks with Cuban officials in Havana - the first such in years - according to reports.
AFRICA
Guinea protests 'will continue'
A leading Guinean opposition leader says protests will continue until the country's "criminal" regime is removed.
  Zuma tells SA police to get tough
President Jacob Zuma backs plans for South African police to use lethal force against armed criminals.
  Angola secures IMF loan agreement
Angola reaches a preliminary deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans of up to $890m.
AMERICAS
US consumer confidence falls back
US consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in September, suggesting Americans are not confident of a recovery.
  US and Cuba 'in high-level talks'
A senior US diplomat holds high-level talks with Cuban officials in Havana - the first such in years - according to reports.
  International conman held in US
A Colombian man who has spent his life stealing from rich hotel guests is arrested on the US border with Canada.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Deadly tsunami in Pacific islands
A tsunami from a powerful earthquake in the Pacific has killed at least 28 and injured dozens in Samoa, reports say.
  Typhoon leaves 31 dead in Vietnam
A powerful typhoon hits central Vietnam, causing floods and landslides which have killed at least 31 people.
  Six jailed for Vietnam baby fraud
Six people are jailed in Vietnam over the fraudulent adoption of more than 300 babies, a court official says.
EUROPE
New Czech move to block EU treaty
Czech senators opposed to the EU's Lisbon Treaty file a new legal complaint that could delay its adoption for months.
  We're not done yet, insists Brown
Gordon Brown says voters "face the biggest choice for a generation" in a keynote speech to Labour's conference.
  Iran allows visit to US detainees
Swiss diplomats have visited three US hikers detained in Iran after straying across the border from Iraq, officials say.
MIDDLE EAST
UN scrutinises Gaza 'war crimes'
UN's human rights representatives gather in Geneva for a sensitive debate on a report into Israel's military operation in Gaza.
  Iran insists on 'nuclear rights'
Iran says it will not negotiate away its rights to nuclear enrichment at an upcoming meeting with world powers.
  Iran allows visit to US detainees
Swiss diplomats have visited three US hikers detained in Iran after straying across the border from Iraq, officials say.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan war 'not just US battle'
US President Barack Obama stresses the joint fight with Nato, as he meets its leader for talks on Afghanistan.
  UN in Tamil 'bitterness' warning
The UN says Sri Lanka faces the risk of creating "bitterness" if it fails to resettle Tamil refugees soon.
  Kashmir girl fights off militants
A teenage girl says she killed a top militant with his own gun after her home was attacked in Indian-administered Kashmir.
UK
We're not done yet, insists Brown
Gordon Brown says voters "face the biggest choice for a generation" in a keynote speech to Labour's conference.
  Cancer jab 'unlikely' death cause
A girl who died shortly after being given a cervical cancer vaccine had a "serious underlying medical condition", an NHS Trust says.
  IVF clinics' success rates online
IVF success rates are now almost indistinguishable between clinics so patients need to consider other factors, says regulator.
UK EDUCATION
Brown's pledge on school funding
Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledges not to cut public spending on schools in England.
  Watchdog fears over poor students
The man who champions the lot of poorer students has said he is "extremely concerned" about the delays to grant and loan payments.
  Mathematics to build cancer model
Mathematicians in Dundee are to develop a virtual model of cancer growth in an effort to predict how it spreads.
ENGLAND
Cancer jab 'unlikely' death cause
A girl who died shortly after being given a cervical cancer vaccine had a "serious underlying medical condition", an NHS Trust says.
  Arrest in suitcase murder probe
A 35-year-old man is arrested in London after the body of a care worker is found in a suitcase in Kent.
  Thieves escape with 81 canaries
Thieves break into an aviary at a Hampshire home and steal dozens of canaries before escaping on two bicycles.
BUSINESS
US consumer confidence falls back
US consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in September, suggesting Americans are not confident of a recovery.
  Nike profits rise on cost-cutting
Sportswear giant Nike reports a slight rise in profits after cost-cutting work helped to offset a fall in revenues.
  Japan prices continue record fall
Consumer prices drop in Japan for the sixth month in a row, at a record rate of 2.4%, due to weak domestic demand.
ENTERTAINMENT
Polanski capture 'always planned'
US prosecutors dispute claims Roman Polanski's arrest came out of the blue, saying he had been on a "wanted list" for years.
  Call halts Craig and Jackman play
Actors Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman halt a performance of their Broadway play over an audience member's ringing mobile phone.
  DJ AM death 'accidental overdose'
Celebrity DJ Adam Goldstein's death is ruled an accidental overdose by The New York City Medical Examiner.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
'Space clown' ready for blast-off
Circus entrepreneur Guy Laliberte plans to become the "first clown in space" when his Soyuz rocket lifts off from Kazakhstan.
  Bearded Vultures 'seen in India'
About 200 Bearded Vultures have been spotted in a remote part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, reports say.
  Giant fish 'verges on extinction'
A three-year survey fails to find a single Chinese paddlefish, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
TECHNOLOGY
Vodafone enters UK iPhone market
Network operators Vodafone and Orange reach an agreement to sell Apple's popular iPhone in the UK, ending O2's exclusive deal.
  Freeview viewers face set retune
An upgrade on 30 September means 18 million homes must retune their Freeview set-top boxes or lose access to channel Five.
  Microsoft launches free security
Microsoft has released its free computer security package to the public.
HEALTH
Social isolation 'worsens cancer'
Social isolation may trigger biological changes that make cancer more deadly, US research on mice suggests.
  Working mothers' children unfit
Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with "stay at home" mothers, a study says.
  School stars 'enjoy good health'
Children who impress their peers at school tend to go on to enjoy better health as adults, research suggests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1979: Pope calls for peace in Ireland
Pope John Paul II calls on the people of Ireland to end all violence and return to "the ways of peace".
  1960: Khrushchev anger erupts at UN
Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschchev thumps his desk and interrupts UN speeches to show disapproval.
  1978: Catholics mourn Pope's death
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church dies after the shortest papal reign in history.

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TOP STORIES
Fiorentina 2-0 Liverpool
Stevan Jovetic scores twice in Fiorentina's surprise win over Liverpool in their Champions League Group E tie.
  Kiwis defeat England to win group
New Zealand reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals as Group B winners after beating England by four wickets.
  Arsenal 2-0 Olympiakos
Arsenal need late goals by Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin to see off Olympiakos despite dominating their Champions League Group H clash.
  Rangers 1-4 Sevilla
Rangers suffer a heavy defeat at home to Sevilla in the Champions League after controversially being denied a clear penalty.
  Ferrari set to reveal Alonso move
Fernando Alonso will join Ferrari next season on a two-year contract worth up to £23m a year.
FOOTBALL
Fiorentina 2-0 Liverpool
Stevan Jovetic scores twice in Fiorentina's surprise win over Liverpool in their Champions League Group E tie.
  Tuesday's Champions League review
Lionel Messi opens the scoring as Barcelona ease past Dynamo Kiev, while 10-man Inter Milan are held at debutants Rubin Kazan, plus all Tuesday's Champions League news.
  Arsenal 2-0 Olympiakos
Arsenal need late goals by Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin to see off Olympiakos despite dominating their Champions League Group H clash.
CRICKET
Kiwis defeat England to win group
New Zealand reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals as Group B winners after beating England by four wickets.
  Dhoni considering India options
India captain Mahendra Dhoni says his side to play West Indies will depend on the earlier ICC Champions Trophy game between Pakistan and Australia.
  Smith will miss Champions League
South Africa captain Graeme Smith pulls out of next month's Champions League Twenty20 tournament in order to ensure his fitness to face England.
TENNIS
Sharapova through as seeds tumble
Former world number one Maria Sharapova shows the seeded players the way with a superb win over Sam Stosur in Tokyo.
  Johansson stuns Hewitt on return
Sweden's Joachim Johansson produces a magnificent performance in his first ATP match of the year to defeat Lleyton Hewitt in Malaysia.
  Safina & Venus suffer early exits
World number one Dinara Safina and second seed Venus Williams lose in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open.
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.
  Ferrari set to reveal Alonso move
Fernando Alonso will join Ferrari next season on a two-year contract worth up to £23m a year.
  Stoner set for Estoril comeback
Australia's Casey Stoner will return to the Ducati saddle at this weekend's Portuguese Moto GP after missing the last three races.

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