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	Sunday, 13 December, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Climate protest police 'hold 900' Police in Copenhagen say 900 protesters have been detained following a huge climate change rally in the city.
	Pakistan Taliban mission to go on Pakistan's prime minister says the anti-Taliban offensive in South Waziristan is continuing, contrary to an earlier statement.
	Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
	US-Russia nuclear talks extended Talks between the US and Russia on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty are being extended, the Kremlin announces.
	Blair attacked for Iraq war claim Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.

AFRICA
	Sudan leaders hold crisis talks The leaders of Sudan and of its semi-autonomous southern region hold crucial talks to resolve a crisis in the peace process.
	Libyan human rights 'improving' There have been limited improvements in Libya's human rights record, Human Rights Watch says.
	UK bans Kenyans over corruption More than 20 Kenyans accused of corruption are banned from visiting the UK, the High Commissioner announces.

AMERICAS
	Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
	Cuba signs Venezuela trade deals Cuba's President Raul Castro and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez sign economic co-operation deals worth $3.2bn.
	CIA cancels Blackwater contract The CIA cancels a contract with US private security firm Blackwater for its role in drone aircraft attacks in Pakistan.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Philippines martial rule lifted Philippines President Gloria Arroyo lifts martial law in a southern province where 57 people were killed in political violence.
	'North Korean arms plane' seized Thailand seizes a cargo plane refuelling in Bangkok which it says was carrying weapons from North Korea to an unknown destination.
	US and Japan agree open air deal The United States and Japan agree to a new "open skies" deal cutting restrictions on flights between the two countries.

EUROPE
	Climate protest police 'hold 900' Police in Copenhagen say 900 protesters have been detained following a huge climate change rally in the city.
	US-Russia nuclear talks extended Talks between the US and Russia on a new nuclear arms reduction treaty are being extended, the Kremlin announces.
	Johnny Hallyday surgeon attacked A French surgeon who operated on rock legend Johnny Hallyday has been attacked in Paris, officials say.

MIDDLE EAST
	Blair attacked for Iraq war claim Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.
	Netanyahu condemns mosque attack Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns an attack on a mosque in the West Bank and demands the arrest of those responsible.
	Libyan human rights 'improving' There have been limited improvements in Libya's human rights record, Human Rights Watch says.

SOUTH ASIA
	Pakistan Taliban mission to go on Pakistan's prime minister says the anti-Taliban offensive in South Waziristan is continuing, contrary to an earlier statement.
	CIA cancels Blackwater contract The CIA cancels a contract with US private security firm Blackwater for its role in drone aircraft attacks in Pakistan.
	Ministers resign over India state Twenty ministers in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh resign in protest at the decision to create a new state in its north.

UK
	Blair attacked for Iraq war claim Critics attack Tony Blair, after he said he would have invaded Iraq even if he had known there were no weapons of mass destruction.
	Man charged over mutilation death The estranged husband of a woman found dying with her hand cut off in a London street is charged with her murder.
	Climber dies in mountain accident A climber dies and a man is injured in an accident on a mountain near Three Sisters Gully in Glencoe, rescuers say.

UK EDUCATION
	School leaders criticise vetting Seven school leaders' organisations say the new child safety scheme is too complex and will deter volunteer helpers.
	Education u-turn comes under fire Labour calls for a statement to the Scottish Parliament after the government admits it will not meet class size targets.
	Science schools 'should select' Specialist science schools should be allowed to select pupils by ability, a report agues.

ENGLAND
	Man charged over mutilation death The estranged husband of a woman found dying with her hand cut off in a London street is charged with her murder.
	Steelworkers protest at Boro game Middlesbrough footballers join steelworkers to protest against the mothballing of the Corus plant on Teesside.
	Traders refuse to pay 'deer tax' Businesses near a south-west London park refuse to pay a "deer tax" introduced 500 years ago by Henry VIII.

BUSINESS
	Iraq eyes huge oil capacity rise Iraq could produce 12m barrels of oil per day in 2015, the oil minister says, making it the world's second-largest producer.
	US House backs financial reform The US House of Representatives approves the most sweeping reforms to the financial sector since the 1930s.
	Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Johnny Hallyday surgeon attacked A French surgeon who operated on rock legend Johnny Hallyday has been attacked in Paris, officials say.
	Cyrus song ruled out of Grammys A song by US teen star Miley Cyrus that was nominated for a Grammy award has now been ruled ineligible.
	Solomon voted out of The X Factor Essex mum-of-one Stacey Solomon is voted out of the final of The X Factor, leaving Joe McElderry and Olly Murs in the competition.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Genetic 'map' of Asia's diversity An international scientific effort has revealed the genetics behind Asia's diversity.
	Stunning vistas from UK telescope The world's largest survey telescope, Vista, reveals its first spectacular images of the Universe.
	Copenhagen publishes draft text Rich countries are being asked to raise their pledges on tackling climate change, a draft text at the Copenhagen summit shows.

TECHNOLOGY
	UK trails on super-fast broadband The UK looks healthy when it comes to broadband penetration but OECD figures show it trailing in terms of super-fast access
	Aid agencies 'must use new tools' The nature of new technological tools is a huge help in disaster management, but aid agencies must change to adopt them.
	Most of the UK missing out on HD Despite a majority of UK households having HD televisions, very few people are actually watching content in full HD.

HEALTH
	Exercise 'no aid' for period pain Exercise does not help alleviate period pain, despite it being commonly recommended for women with monthly symptoms, say researchers.
	20mph zones 'cut injuries by 40%' 20mph traffic speed zones can reduce road injuries by more than 40%, research based on a study in London suggests.
	Alcohol post-breast cancer risk Women who have had breast cancer should stick to three alcoholic drinks or less a week, researchers suggest.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1988: 35 dead in Clapham rail collision Up to 35 people die and 100 others are injured after three trains are involved in a collision during morning rush hour in south London.
	1975: Balcombe Street siege ends A six-day siege ends peacefully in London after four IRA gunmen free their two hostages and give themselves up to police.
	1969: Deadly bomb blasts in Italy Simultaneous bomb explosions in Milan and Rome leave at least 27 people dead and 100 injured.

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TOP STORIES
	Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa Aston Villa end a 26-year wait to beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford as they move up to third place.
	Reaction to Woods's break from golf Tiger Woods's decision to take an indefinite break from playing golf to tackle problems in his private life has been met with a mixed reaction from his sporting colleagues.
	India level after Yuvraj heroics India square two-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka after Yuvraj Singh impresses with bat and ball in Mohali.
	Gillette to 'limit' Woods's role Gillette is the first big sponsor of Tiger Woods to distance itself from the golf star after the storm over his private life.
	Chelsea 3-3 Everton League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.

FOOTBALL
	Man Utd 0-1 Aston Villa Aston Villa end a 26-year wait to beat Manchester United in the league at Old Trafford as they move up to third place.
	Chelsea 3-3 Everton League leaders Chelsea twice let a one-goal lead slip as Everton claim a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
	Bolton 3-3 Manchester City Carlos Tevez scores twice as Manchester City claim another draw in a pulsating and memorable match at Bolton.

CRICKET
	India level after Yuvraj heroics India square two-match Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka after Yuvraj Singh impresses with bat and ball in Mohali.
	Sidebottom shines in England draw Ryan Sidebottom takes 5-42 and James Anderson 1-58 as England draw their final match before the first Test against South Africa.
	New Zealand v Pakistan latest New Zealand take on Pakistan in the deciding match of the three-Test series in Napier.

TENNIS
	Mixed doubles in Olympic line-up Mixed doubles is introduced to the Olympic programme in time for the 2012 London Games.
	Five Minutes with: Serena Williams Tennis champion Serena Williams talks to Matt Stadlen about superstitions, the killing of her sister Yetunde, her relationship with Venus and treats him to a little song.
	Agassi 'ashamed' by drug past A candid Andre Agassi tells BBC Sport's Olly Foster that depression was the reason behind his drug use and subsequent unpunished test failure in 1997.

MOTORSPORT
	F1 drivers to help race stewards Ex-Formula 1 drivers will become part of the group of race officials at each grand prix.
	MotoGP poised for bigger engines MotoGP engines will increase in size from 800cc to 1000cc in 2012 after a agreement between the sport's governing body and rights holders on Friday.
	Raikkonen agrees rallying switch Former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen agrees to race for Citroen's junior team in the 2010 World Rally Championship.

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