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	Wednesday, 02 December, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Obama spells out US Afghan surge President Obama is to send 30,000 new US troops to Afghanistan, excerpts from his new strategy speech say.
	Iran warns against UN sanctions Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says international sanctions over his country's nuclear programme will not work.
	Tiger Woods 'at fault' for crash Golfer Tiger Woods was "at fault" for the car crash he was involved in on Friday but will not face criminal charges, police say.
	SA vows to treat babies with HIV All South African babies testing HIV-positive will be treated, in a major change of policy announced by Jacob Zuma.
	Miliband presses Iran on sailors Foreign Secretary David Miliband speaks to Iran's foreign minister about the five detained UK yachtsmen.

AFRICA
	SA vows to treat babies with HIV All South African babies testing HIV-positive will be treated, in a major change of policy announced by Jacob Zuma.
	Ghana frees hijacked Nigeria ship Ghana sends an oil tanker back to Nigeria, a week after it was seized by pirates in the port of Lagos.
	Rwanda - first mine-free country Rwanda is to become the first country to be declared free of landmines after 9,000 mines were destroyed.

AMERICAS
	Obama spells out US Afghan surge President Obama is to send 30,000 new US troops to Afghanistan, excerpts from his new strategy speech say.
	Man charged with mass Ohio murder A US man is charged with 11 murders after the remains of 10 bodies and a skull were found in his Ohio home.
	Tiger Woods 'at fault' for crash Golfer Tiger Woods was "at fault" for the car crash he was involved in on Friday but will not face criminal charges, police say.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	New head for Australia opposition Australia's opposition elects climate change sceptic Tony Abbott as leader, dealing a blow to plans for a carbon trading law.
	'Spam gang' boss faces $15m fine Spammers responsible for billions of e-mails marketing prescription drugs are fined more than $15m by a US court.
	Philippine boxer to contest poll Boxer Manny Pacquiao submits his candidacy to fight for a seat in congress in the 2010 Philippine elections.

EUROPE
	Demjanjuk 'was enthusiastic Nazi' Prosecutors say alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk willingly followed Hitler's racist ideology.
	Libya sentences Swiss men to jail Libya sentences two Swiss businessmen to 16 months in jail amid a row over the arrest of Col Gaddafi's son in Geneva.
	Lacroix to end clothes designing Luxury brand Christian Lacroix is to cut most of its staff and close its main clothing design unit after a restructuring plan is approved.

MIDDLE EAST
	Iran warns against UN sanctions Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says international sanctions over his country's nuclear programme will not work.
	Israel settlers obstruct monitors Jewish settlers try to stop building inspectors enforcing recently announced limits on West Bank construction.
	Iraq shoe thrower faces shoe-ing The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at former US President Bush is himself targeted by a shoe-throwing attack.

SOUTH ASIA
	Obama spells out US Afghan surge President Obama is to send 30,000 new US troops to Afghanistan, excerpts from his new strategy speech say.
	S Lanka displaced leaving camps Sri Lanka opens up camps holding people detained since the army's victory over Tamil Tiger rebels earlier this year.
	Bhopal site 'not leaking toxins' Indian officials dismiss claims that the site of the world's worst industrial disaster at Bhopal is still leaking dangerous toxins.

UK
	Miliband presses Iran on sailors Foreign Secretary David Miliband speaks to Iran's foreign minister about the five detained UK yachtsmen.
	UK soldier killed in blast named A soldier killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been named as Acting Sgt John Amer - the 99th UK casualty of 2009.
	Scientist steps down for review The director of a world renowned climate research unit based in Norwich steps down while a review takes place on data stolen by climate change sceptics.

UK EDUCATION
	English and maths results decline The latest primary school league tables for England, based on children's Sats results, have been published.
	School cash worth two extra GCSEs Statisticians say billions of pounds of education spending has produced an average increase of two GCSEs per pupil at grade C since 1996.
	'One in four people' in education More than one in four of England's entire population is now in education or training - with questions raised about the cost.

ENGLAND
	Probe into Ofsted Baby P e-mails A High Court judge demands an explanation from Ofsted over suggestions its inspectors deleted e-mails relating to the Baby P case.
	Fatal attack dog 'illegal breed' A dog that killed a four-year-old boy at a house in Liverpool was a banned "pitbull terrier-type" breed, police confirm.
	£1m raised for victims of floods A fund set up to help the victims of Cumbria's floods raises £1m in just 10 days thanks to a number of substantial donations.

BUSINESS
	Fritz Henderson resigns from GM Fritz Henderson is stepping down as chief executive at General Motors, after a board meeting to discuss struggling Saab.
	UAE tries to reassure investors The UAE president praises Dubai's leader, but the region's markets suffer sharp falls for the second day running.
	US stocks higher on economy news US traders send shares higher after good news at home outweighed fears about Dubai's stability.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Doherty sorry for 'Nazi' anthem Pete Doherty apologises after being asked to leave a German stage for singing a verse of the German anthem with Nazi connotations.
	Mirren nominated for Spirit award British actors Helen Mirren and Colin Firth are nominated for best female lead and best male lead at the Independent Spirit Awards.
	Frasier star lands Broadway lead Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer is to star in a Broadway production of the musical La Cage aux Folles next spring.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	'Global surge' in rhino poaching Rhino poaching around the world is on the increase in spite of efforts to protect the animals, a report warns.
	EU 'should cut emissions by 30%' Europe should impose a unilateral cut in greenhouse gas emissions of 30% by 2020, according to climate economist Sir Nicholas Stern.
	Space station crew back on Earth A Soyuz capsule returns to Earth, ending a six-month mission to the space station for its three crew members.

TECHNOLOGY
	Malware 'behind Windows problem' Microsoft says that a problem with its Windows operating system, dubbed the 'Black Screen of Death' is not due to its latest security update.
	'Spam gang' boss faces $15m fine Spammers responsible for billions of e-mails marketing prescription drugs are fined more than $15m by a US court.
	Computer hacker decision defended The home secretary has defended his decision to allow the extradition of computer hacker Gary McKinnon.

HEALTH
	SA vows to treat babies with HIV All South African babies testing HIV-positive will be treated, in a major change of policy announced by Jacob Zuma.
	Skunk 'riskier type of cannabis' People who smoke the skunk form of cannabis are more at risk of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia, experts suggest.
	Grey hair 'not caused by stress' A woman's genes are much more likely than lifestyle factors such as stress or diet to cause greying hair, a study suggests.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1955: Black woman challenges race law A black woman is arrested by police in Montgomery, Alabama, after refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white person.
	1942: Beveridge lays welfare foundations The British Government unveils plans for a welfare state offering care to all from the cradle to the grave.
	1990: Tunnel links UK and Europe Britain and France are joined for the first time in thousands of years as the last wall of rock separating two halves of the Channel Tunnel is removed.

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TOP STORIES
	Tiger Woods 'at fault' for crash Golfer Tiger Woods was "at fault" for the car crash he was involved in on Friday but will not face criminal charges, police say.
	Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham Darron Gibson scores two spectacular first-half goals as Manchester United defeat Tottenham to reach the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.
	Portsmouth 2-4 Aston Villa Stewart Downing scores on his first start for Aston Villa as they secure a deserved victory over Portsmouth in the Carling Cup quarter-final.
	Republic World Cup plea rejected Fifa says it will not create an extra 33rd place at the World Cup finals for the Republic of Ireland.
	South Africa poised to rest Steyn South Africa may decide to rest fast bowler Dale Steyn for the final one-day match with England to ensure he is fit for the Test series.

FOOTBALL
	Man Utd 2-0 Tottenham Darron Gibson scores two spectacular first-half goals as Manchester United defeat Tottenham to reach the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.
	Portsmouth 2-4 Aston Villa Stewart Downing scores on his first start for Aston Villa as they secure a deserved victory over Portsmouth in the Carling Cup quarter-final.
	Republic World Cup plea rejected Fifa says it will not create an extra 33rd place at the World Cup finals for the Republic of Ireland.

CRICKET
	Bond ruled out of Pakistan series Injury-prone New Zealand bowler Shane Bond misses the final two Tests against Pakistan due to an abdominal tear.
	South Africa poised to rest Steyn South Africa may decide to rest fast bowler Dale Steyn for the final one-day match with England to ensure he is fit for the Test series.
	Sussex fury at Hamilton-Brown bid Sussex chairman Jim May describes Surrey's formal approach for Rory Hamilton-Brown as "unwelcome".

TENNIS
	Serena given fine & suspended ban Serena Williams is fined and given a suspended three-year ban from the US Open for her verbal tirade at a line judge at Flushing Meadows.
	Davydenko thrilled to join greats Nikolay Davdenko was delighted to see his name alongside the greats who have won the season-ending tournament.
	Bryan twins finish season on high Mike and Bob Bryan win the season-ending World Tour Finals title, and with it claim the year-end doubles number one ranking.

MOTORSPORT
	Manor set for Virgin rebranding Manor GP are set to be rebranded as Virgin Racing for the new Formula 1 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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