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	Sunday, 15 November, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Obama joins Apec Singapore summit US President Barack Obama joins Asian leaders in Singapore for an economic forum, before he continues to China later.
	Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.
	No public probe into Iraq 'abuse' Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
	'Body sold' to Russia kebab shop Police in Russia hold three men suspected of killing a man, eating part of the body and selling other part to a kebab shop.

AFRICA
	Ethiopia rebels 'capture towns' Ethnic-Somali rebels in Ethiopia say they have launched an offensive against government forces and captured several towns.
	Chiluba trial 'cost Zambia $13m' Zambia says $13m was spent on prosecuting ex-President Chiluba, who was accused of embezzling public funds.
	African World Cup qualifiers With three of the five African 2010 groups still undecided, send us your comments on this weekend's critical action by text and email.

AMERICAS
	Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
	Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal Peru's President Alan Garcia quits a regional summit as his country accuses neighbour Chile of paying an officer for national secrets.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Obama joins Apec Singapore summit US President Barack Obama joins Asian leaders in Singapore for an economic forum, before he continues to China later.
	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.
	New Zealand 1-0 Bahrain New Zealand reach the World Cup finals for the second time in their history with victory over Bahrain in their qualifying play-off second leg.

EUROPE
	Slovenia signs Russian gas deal Slovenia signs a deal with Russia for the massive South Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe to run through its territory.
	'Body sold' to Russia kebab shop Police in Russia hold three men suspected of killing a man, eating part of the body and selling other part to a kebab shop.
	Italy fugitive on hunger strike Former Italian left-wing radical Cesare Battisti is on hunger strike in a Brazil jail in a bid to halt extradition to Italy.

MIDDLE EAST
	No public probe into Iraq 'abuse' Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
	Saudis 'renew Yemen bombing' Shia rebels in northern Yemen say Saudi Arabia has carried out more bombing raids, targeting several villages along the border.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

SOUTH ASIA
	Pakistan bomb targets checkpoint A suicide bomber attacks a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 10 people, officials say.
	India train accident kills seven At least seven people are killed and dozens injured as an express train crashes near the Indian city of Jaipur.
	Famed climber dies on Nepal peak Renowned Slovenian mountaineer Tomaz Humar is found dead in the Himalayas after being stranded on a peak with a broken leg.

UK
	Dozens hurt in lights switch-on Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
	No public probe into Iraq 'abuse' Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
	100mph storm winds batter south Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.

UK EDUCATION
	11-plus replacement tests taken More than 7,000 primary school pupils in Northern Ireland have sat new grammar school entrance tests.
	Faith schools attacked over staff The government faces criticism over claims that it is allowing faith schools to recruit staff based on their spiritual beliefs.
	Academic pledges to give away £1m An Oxford University academic pledges to give £1m of his earnings to charity and wants others to join him.

ENGLAND
	Dozens hurt in lights switch-on Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
	Man charged with car stab murder A 50-year-old man is charged with the murder of a mother-of-two who was stabbed in her own car in Leicestershire.
	100mph storm winds batter south Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.

BUSINESS
	Slovenia signs Russian gas deal Slovenia signs a deal with Russia for the massive South Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe to run through its territory.
	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.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Eastwood receives French honour Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood is made a commander in France's prestigious Legion of Honour to mark his contribution to cinema.
	Lifetime Globe prize for Scorsese Veteran director Martin Scorsese is to receive the Cecil B DeMille Award for lifetime achievement at the Golden Globes.
	Elvis hair strand sold for £1,055 A strand of Elvis Presley's hair, saved by his personal barber, raises £1,055 at auction.

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.
	Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
	Big profit from nature protection Money invested in protecting nature can bring huge financial returns, according to a study backed by the UK.

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.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

HEALTH
	Rethink for calorie eating levels The calorie counts used as the foundation for diet plans and healthy-eating guidance for the past 18 years may be wrong, a report suggests.
	Teeth grinders are in for a shock Patients complaining of grinding their teeth in their sleep are being given mild electric shock treatment.
	Breast 'regrowth' trial planned A surgical method to regrow breasts after surgery has proven successful in tests on pigs, say researchers.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1991: US accuses Libyans of Lockerbie bombing America demands Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi hand over Libyan intelligence officers indicted over the Lockerbie bombing.
	1973: IRA gang convicted of London bombings Two women and six men are found guilty of exploding car bombs outside the Old Bailey and Scotland Yard.
	1977: Firefighters strike over pay claim Firefighters claim widespread support for their first national strike, over a 30% pay demand.

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TOP STORIES
	Republic of Ireland 0-1 France The Republic of Ireland face an uphill task to make the World Cup finals after Nicolas Anelka's goal helps France win the first leg of their play-off.
	England 16-46 Australia Australia secure the Four Nations title with a thrilling 46-16 victory over England at Elland Road.
	Brazil 1-0 England Nilmar's goal early in the second half condemns an under-strength England side to defeat against Brazil in Qatar.
	England 16-9 Argentina England need a late try from Matt Banahan to beat a dogged Argentina and prevent a sluggish autumn campaign from unravelling at Twickenham.
	Cameroon qualify for 2010 Cameroon's Indomitable Lions have qualified for the World Cup finals in South Africa after a 2-0 victory against Morocco in Fez, while Togo go through to the Africa Cup of Nations.

FOOTBALL
	Republic of Ireland 0-1 France The Republic of Ireland face an uphill task to make the World Cup finals after Nicolas Anelka's goal helps France win the first leg of their play-off.
	Brazil 1-0 England Nilmar's goal early in the second half condemns an under-strength England side to defeat against Brazil in Qatar.
	World Cup play-offs round-up Portugal beat Bosnia 1-0, Russia beat Slovenia 2-1 and Ukraine and Greece draw 0-0 in Saturday's World Cup play-offs first legs.

CRICKET
	England eager to wrap up series England seek to win the Twenty20 series against South Africa, but three players face fitness tests.
	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
	Djokovic and Monfils reach final Novak Djokovic hammers Rafael Nadal 6-2 6-3 in the Paris Masters semi-finals to set up a clash with home favourite Gaels Monfils.
	Live scores - Paris Masters Latest scores from the tournament in France.
	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.

MOTORSPORT
	Button mulls over move to McLaren 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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