Thursday, October 1, 2009

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TOP STORIES
Indonesia quake deaths pass 1,000
At least 1,100 people have died in the earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the UN's humanitarian chief says.
  Obama in Iran inspection demand
Barack Obama says Iran must give the UN "unfettered access" to its second uranium enrichment facility within two weeks.
  Fossil finds extend human story
An ancient human-like creature that may be a direct ancestor to our species is described by an international team of researchers.
  Communist China marks 60th year
China celebrates six decades of Communist Party rule with a show of military might and a spectacular fireworks display.
  'Different' Afghan strategy urged
Forces in Afghanistan will have to adopt a "dramatically different" strategy to ensure success, the top US general there says.
AFRICA
Somali Islamists clash over port
Two Islamist groups, previously working together in Somalia, battle for control of the southern port of Kismayo.
  Nestle to stop Mugabe milk deal
Swiss firm Nestle says it will stop buying milk from a farm owned by the wife of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
  Guinea head concerned over safety
Guinea's military leader expresses fears for his safety, days after the army killed dozens of anti-junta protesters.
AMERICAS
Obama in Iran inspection demand
Barack Obama says Iran must give the UN "unfettered access" to its second uranium enrichment facility within two weeks.
  Pacific tsunami rescue stepped up
A major relief operation gathers pace after a Pacific tsunami killed at least 149 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
  Menem charged over bomb inquiry
Argentina's ex-President Carlos Menem is charged with obstructing an inquiry into a deadly 1994 bomb attack.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Indonesia quake deaths pass 1,000
At least 1,100 people have died in the earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the UN's humanitarian chief says.
  Communist China marks 60th year
China celebrates six decades of Communist Party rule with a show of military might and a spectacular fireworks display.
  Pacific tsunami rescue stepped up
A major relief operation gathers pace after a Pacific tsunami killed at least 149 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
EUROPE
Romanian government falls apart
Romania's coalition government collapses after the Social Democrats resign over the sacking of a minister.
  Spain arrests 74 over child porn
Police in Spain arrest 74 people in what is being described as a major operation to combat child sex abuse.
  UK dig finds Roman amphitheatre
British archaeologists have unearthed an amphitheatre at an ancient port in Rome which may have played host to its emperors.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama in Iran inspection demand
Barack Obama says Iran must give the UN "unfettered access" to its second uranium enrichment facility within two weeks.
  Gaza probe 'fatal blow' to peace
Israeli PM Bejamin Netanyahu urges UN members to "come to their senses" and reject a report into Israel's conduct in Gaza.
  Maliki launches pan-Iraqi bloc
The party of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki unveils its new political bloc to contest January's general election.
SOUTH ASIA
Video shows Pakistan army 'abuse'
Pakistani soldiers are seen apparently abusing Taliban suspects in a video posted on the social networking site, Facebook.
  Taliban leader's brother 'killed'
The brother of Pakistan's new Taliban leader is killed in a clash with security forces in the north-west, officials say.
  Dinosaur eggs are found in India
Geologists in southern India say they have found hundreds of dinosaur egg clusters which could be about 65 million years old.
UK
Call for out-of-hours GP scrutiny
NHS trusts in England must monitor the quality of out-of-hours GP care more closely, says a watchdog.
  UK sends rescue team to Indonesia
Britain is sending a team of government staff and firefighters to help aid efforts after the earthquakes in Sumatra.
  Half of babies 'will live to 100'
More than half of babies now born in the UK can expect to live to 100 years of age, researchers say.
UK EDUCATION
University 'complacency' warning
Universities have been warned against "complacency" on standards, in a report urging greater transparency on maintaining quality.
  Rush for loans by Scots students
The student awards agency in Scotland took on extra staff amid a rush of late applications for loans.
  Nursery worker admits sex abuse
A Plymouth nursery worker and her two co-defendants plead guilty to a number of child sex abuse charges.
ENGLAND
Nursery abuser urged to tell all
Police pledge to try to identify the victims of three child abusers who pleaded guilty to a string of "horrific" offences.
  Couple quizzed over hanged girl
The mother and stepfather of an eight-year-old girl found hanged in her bedroom are arrested by police.
  'Angry' reindeer turns on owner
An "angry" reindeer knocks down its Cambridgeshire owner and tramples her after running loose near a road.
BUSINESS
Stocks fall on weak economic data
US stocks fall after weaker than expected manufacturing data increases fears about the slow pace of the economic recovery.
  September drop for US car sales
The big three US car firms saw their sales fall in September, as they suffered a hangover from the end of the 'cash for clunkers' scheme.
  BAE Systems faces bribery charges
The Serious Fraud Office says it will ask the Attorney General to prosecute BAE Systems over bribery allegations.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson autopsy details revealed
Michael Jackson had a strong heart and was a "fairly healthy" 50-year-old, autopsy details obtained in the US say.
  Indian actor bailed in rape case
A court in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) grants bail to Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja who is accused of raping his maid.
  Tate pulls nude child star image
A nude photo of actress Brooke Shields aged 10 is removed from a Tate Modern exhibition following a police probe.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Fossil finds extend human story
An ancient human-like creature that may be a direct ancestor to our species is described by an international team of researchers.
  Gas mask bra traps Ig Nobel prize
Designers of an "emergency bra" that converts into gas masks are among the winners of 2009's Ig Nobel Prizes.
  Protein reveals how insects smell
X-rays reveal the structure of a protein that shows the mechanism of insects' sense of smell, say scientists.
TECHNOLOGY
Court order served over Twitter
The High Court gives permission for an injunction to be served via social-networking site Twitter.
  UK broadband 'not fit' for future
A global study of broadband puts the UK 25th out of 66 countries in terms of the quality and reach of its broadband networks.
  Spotify offers PC music downloads
The music streaming service Spotify has announced that it will allow users to download music to their computers.
HEALTH
Half of babies 'will live to 100'
More than half of babies now born in the UK can expect to live to 100 years of age, researchers say.
  Drug therapy record 'encouraging'
One in three heroin or crack cocaine addicts in drug treatment schemes stops using within six months, research suggests.
  Cooling 'cuts baby brain damage'
Babies starved of oxygen at birth have a much lower risk of brain damage if they are given mild hypothermia, research suggests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1993: Hardline Communists riot in Moscow
Demonstrators who back rebel ministers occupying Moscow's parliament in defiance of President Boris Yeltsin clash with police.
  1968: Student riots threaten Mexico Olympics
More than 25 people die during a gun battle in Mexico City just 10 days before the Olympics Games are due to begin.
  1989: Anglican anger over united church
Anglican rebels disrupt a church service in Rome attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury in protest at plans for closer ties with the Catholic church.

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TOP STORIES
Celtic 1-1 Rapid Vienna
There's no revenge for Celtic over Rapid Vienna as the Austrians battle to a Europa League Group C draw in Glasgow.
  'Close race' for 2016 Games vote
The hosts of the 2016 Olympics will be decided on Friday, with Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo in the running.
  BATE 1-2 Everton
Tim Cahill pops up with a vital goal to earn a makeshift Everton a hugely creditable Europa League Group I win over Belarussian side BATE in Minsk.
  Fulham 1-0 Basle
Danny Murphy's second-half goal ends Fulham's run of three successive losses thanks to a table-topping Group E win over Basel in the Europa League.
  Johnson pips Strauss to top award
England captain Andrew Strauss misses out on two awards as Australia's Mitchell Johnson is named ICC Cricketer of the Year in Johannesburg.
FOOTBALL
Celtic 1-1 Rapid Vienna
There's no revenge for Celtic over Rapid Vienna as the Austrians battle to a Europa League Group C draw in Glasgow.
  BATE 1-2 Everton
Tim Cahill pops up with a vital goal to earn a makeshift Everton a hugely creditable Europa League Group I win over Belarussian side BATE in Minsk.
  Fulham 1-0 Basle
Danny Murphy's second-half goal ends Fulham's run of three successive losses thanks to a table-topping Group E win over Basel in the Europa League.
CRICKET
Johnson pips Strauss to top award
England captain Andrew Strauss misses out on two awards as Australia's Mitchell Johnson is named ICC Cricketer of the Year in Johannesburg.
  England wait on Broad and Prior
England will make late decisions on Stuart Broad and keeper Matt Prior before Friday's Champions Trophy semi-final with Australia.
  Kiwis call on Styris for Pakistan
Injury-hit New Zealand summon all-rounder Scott Styris ahead of Saturday's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan in Johannesburg.
TENNIS
Sharapova and Jankovic into semis
Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic remain on course to meet in the final of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
  Nadal recovers for Beijing return
Rafael Nadal will return to action at next week's China Open after recovering from a stomach injury.
  Injured Murray out of Japan Open
British number one Andy Murray pulls out of next week's Japan Open in Tokyo with an ongoing wrist injury.
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.
  Alonso out to emulate Schumacher
New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso says he would like to win multiple world titles for the team he will join in 2010.
  Toseland to return to Superbikes
James Toseland will return to World Superbikes next year after losing his MotoGP ride with the Yamaha Tech 3 team to Ben Spies.

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