Friday, November 13, 2009

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TOP STORIES
New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
  Major fire at Russia arms depot
At least two people are killed after explosions at an arms depot in central Russia, officials say, but 43 are found safe.
  'Significant' water found on Moon
Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, agency scientists have announced.
  Chinese schools collapse in snow
Heavy snowfall in China causes 38 deaths in road accidents and collapsed buildings, state news media report.
  Turkey unveils reforms for Kurds
The Turkish government announces plans to expand the rights of Kurds, who for decades have complained of discrimination.
AFRICA
MoD vessel 'watched yacht hijack'
A ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary watched as a British couple were taken hostage by Somali pirates but chose not to open fire.
  No licence to kill for SA police
South Africa's president says the police do not have a licence to kill, after a minister said they should shoot criminals.
  Angolan 'mafia targets Chinese'
Chinese workers in Angola are being targeted by "mafia-style" gangs, threatening bilateral relations, business leaders say.
AMERICAS
New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
  Fort Hood suspect 'is paralysed'
The army psychiatrist suspected of shooting dead 13 people at a crowded military base is paralysed, his lawyer says.
  Palin lifts lid on campaign clash
Ex-US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's memoir lifts the lid on the simmering tensions during the 2008 Republican campaign.
ASIA-PACIFIC
US and Japan to renew alliance
US President Barack Obama and Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama agree in Tokyo on the need to renew their alliance.
  Tamil asylum seekers leave ship
A group of 22 Sri Lankan asylum seekers comes ashore after a month on an Australian ship off Indonesia, officials say.
  Angolan 'mafia targets Chinese'
Chinese workers in Angola are being targeted by "mafia-style" gangs, threatening bilateral relations, business leaders say.
EUROPE
Eurozone emerges from recession
The eurozone economy has emerged from recession after growing between July and September, figures show.
  Major fire at Russia arms depot
At least two people are killed after explosions at an arms depot in central Russia, officials say, but 43 are found safe.
  Turkey unveils reforms for Kurds
The Turkish government announces plans to expand the rights of Kurds, who for decades have complained of discrimination.
MIDDLE EAST
Syria urges French Mid-East role
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad calls for France to play a bigger role in Middle East peace efforts during a visit to Paris.
  Saudis 'renew Yemen bombing'
Shia rebels in northern Yemen say Saudi Arabia has carried out more bombing raids, targeting several villages along the border.
  Egypt rail crash workers charged
Eight Egyptian railway workers will face trial over a train collision in which 18 people were killed, a judicial official has said.
SOUTH ASIA
Bombers hit Pakistan spy agency
A bomb hits Pakistan's main intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least 12, officials say.
  Explosion at Nato base in Kabul
A suicide bombing claimed by the Taliban injures three Western soldiers and three Afghan civilians at a Nato base near Kabul, officials say.
  New York 9/11 trial ignites row
Republicans condemn the US administration's decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York.
UK
UK facing 'worst storm of year'
Heavy rain and high winds bring flooding to parts of southern England, as the year's worst storm is forecast.
  MoD vessel 'watched yacht hijack'
A ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary watched as a British couple were taken hostage by Somali pirates but chose not to open fire.
  Stalker in bolt gun murder jailed
A "delusional" stalker who murdered a mother with a bolt gun, hours after she had warned police about him, is jailed for life.
UK EDUCATION
One in eight pupils 'wrong level'
A reliability study by test regulator Ofqual finds up to 88% of science test levels are probably correct.
  Teachers revolt over 'check-ups'
More than 11,000 teachers in England have sent postcards protesting about plans to make them undergo five-year "check ups".
  Having it all 'not realistic'
Girls should aim high but realise it will be tougher than they think, a leading head teacher says.
ENGLAND
Stalker in bolt gun murder jailed
A "delusional" stalker who murdered a mother with a bolt gun, hours after she had warned police about him, is jailed for life.
  Two jailed over bus crash deaths
A coach company boss and a driver are given jail sentences after a crash on the A64 in North Yorkshire killed a married couple.
  UK facing 'worst storm of year'
Heavy rain and high winds bring flooding to parts of southern England, as the year's worst storm is forecast.
BUSINESS
Eurozone emerges from recession
The eurozone economy has emerged from recession after growing between July and September, figures show.
  US trade gap widens unexpectedly
The US trade deficit unexpectedly widened in September by the largest amount in 10 years to $36.5bn, figures show.
  BA merger 'good for passengers'
British Airways says its planned merger with Iberia will be good news for customers, and pledges no cuts to its service standards.
ENTERTAINMENT
Lifetime Globe prize for Scorsese
Veteran director Martin Scorsese is to receive the Cecil B DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes.
  Paranormal profit for scary movie
The director of Paranormal Activity - made for $15,000 - says he is "overwhelmed" as the movie takes $100m in the US.
  Radcliffe denies drug allegations
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe "categorically" denies newspaper allegations he was photographed smoking cannabis.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
'Significant' water found on Moon
Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, agency scientists have announced.
  Big profit from nature protection
Money invested in protecting nature can bring huge financial returns, according to a study backed by the UK.
  Rosetta makes final home call
Europe's Rosetta probe makes its final Earth flyby, a manoeuvre designed to position it to chase down a comet in 2014.
TECHNOLOGY
BBC iPlayer launches Wii channel
The BBC iPlayer will be available on the Nintendo Wii as a dedicated channel from 18 November.
  Switzerland takes Google to court
The Swiss privacy watchdog is taking Google to court over its Street View application.
  Windows 7 borrowed 'look' of Mac
A Microsoft executive was quoted as saying that Windows 7's graphical changes were inspired by Apple's Mac OS.
HEALTH
Breast 'regrowth' trial planned
A surgical method to regrow breasts after surgery has proven successful in tests on pigs, say researchers.
  Noise 'worse for dyslexic pupils'
Children with dyslexia find it harder to hear in noisy classrooms than those without the condition, a US study says.
  US swine flu deaths 'near 4,000'
Swine flu has killed nearly 4,000 people in the US, including 540 children, officials said after devising a new counting method.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1985: Volcano kills thousands in Colombia
About 20,000 people are feared dead after a volcanic eruption in northern Colombia.
  1995: Ecstasy pill puts party girl in coma
An 18-year-old student is on a life-support machine after taking an ecstasy tablet at her 18th birthday party.
  1971: American probe orbits Mars
Pioneering space probe Mariner 9 reaches Mars and goes into orbit, but scientists have to wait for clear pictures because of a Martian dust storm.

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TOP STORIES
England triumph in rain-hit match
Eoin Morgan hits an explosive 85 as England win the opening Twenty20 international against South Africa by one run under the Duckworth/Lewis method.
  Wales 17-13 Samoa
Wales survive a nervous finish to scrape past Samoa at the Millennium Stadium.
  Nadal ends Tsonga's London hopes
Rafael Nadal beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Paris Masters, meaning Fernando Verdasco claims the last place at the World Tour Finals in London.
  Pakistan earn Twenty20 series win
Pakistan edge past injury-hit New Zealand by seven runs to win their Twenty20 series 2-0.
  Cotto 'too powerful' for Pacquiao
Miguel Cotto says he will have too much power for Manny Pacquiao when they meet in Las Vegas on Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Terry injured before Brazil game
England captain John Terry suffers an ankle knock ahead of Saturday's friendly against Brazil, but boss Fabio Capello remains confident the defender will play.
  Lampard faces three-week lay-off
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be out for three weeks after tearing a muscle in his left thigh while on England duty.
  Trapattoni mulls over Irish team
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni delays finalising his team for Saturday's World Cup play-off against France at Croke Park.
CRICKET
England triumph in rain-hit match
Eoin Morgan hits an explosive 85 as England win the opening Twenty20 international against South Africa by one run under the Duckworth/Lewis method.
  Pakistan earn Twenty20 series win
Pakistan edge past injury-hit New Zealand by seven runs to win their Twenty20 series 2-0.
  Collingwood hails England display
Paul Collingwood savours his team's one-run triumph under the Duckworth/Lewis method in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa.
TENNIS
Nadal ends Tsonga's London hopes
Rafael Nadal beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Paris Masters, meaning Fernando Verdasco claims the last place at the World Tour Finals in London.
  Live scores - Paris Masters
Latest scores from the tournament in France.
  Stepanek knocks out tired Murray
Andy Murray is knocked out of the Paris Masters in the third round by Radek Stepanek in three sets.
MOTORSPORT
Button closes in on McLaren move
Jenson Button visits the McLaren headquarters as doubts continue over who the world champion will drive for next season.
  New date for Silverstone MotoGP
The 2010 British MotoGP at Silverstone is put back two weeks and will now be staged on Sunday, 20 June.
  Loeb secures sixth title in a row
France's Sebastien Loeb claims a record sixth successive world rally title with victory at the Rally GB.

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