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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Yemen instability 'a wide threat' The US says Yemen instability is a global threat, as embassies close after threats by a group behind an alleged plane bomb. |
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| CIA bomber 'was Jordan informant' The bomber who killed seven CIA employees in Afghanistan was a Jordanian informant, US media reports say. | |
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| Planet-hunter spots five worlds Nasa's planet-hunting Kepler telescope spots its first five worlds beyond our Solar System, scientists report. | |
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| Moussaoui loses 9/11 appeal case A US appeals court upholds the conviction and life sentence of 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. | |
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| Third Obama gatecrasher revealed A third uninvited guest attended a White House dinner for India's prime minister in November, the US secret service says. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | US screening unfair, says Nigeria Nigeria says the US has acted unfairly by singling out Nigerian air passengers for screening after an attempt to bomb a jet. |
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| Kenya holds 'rhino poaching gang' Kenyan authorities arrest a gang suspected of killing a white rhino and cutting off its horns for sale on the black market. | |
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| Malawi gay couple bail rejected A Malawi court remands two gay men in custody until next week, when they are due to face trial on charges of gross public indecency. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | CIA bomber 'was Jordan informant' The bomber who killed seven CIA employees in Afghanistan was a Jordanian informant, US media reports say. |
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| Third Obama gatecrasher revealed A third uninvited guest attended a White House dinner for India's prime minister in November, the US secret service says. | |
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| Moussaoui loses 9/11 appeal case A US appeals court upholds the conviction and life sentence of 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Beijing hit by record snowfall Beijing officials close schools and mobilise residents to clear roads after the heaviest snowfall for nearly 60 years. |
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| China oil spill hits Yellow River An oil spill in northern China reaches the Yellow River, which supplies millions of people with drinking water. | |
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| Hotel raids net unmarried couples Dozens of unmarried couples in Malaysia could face charges and jail terms after being caught in hotel rooms by the Islamic morality police. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Third Western Yemen embassy shuts France follows the US and UK in shutting its Yemen embassy, after threats by a group linked to an alleged plane bomb plot. |
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| Greece prepares 2010 economy plan Greece is to tell the European Commission how it plans to control its public finances and turn round its economy. | |
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| Somali axeman 'was held in Kenya' A man accused of trying to kill Danish Muhammad cartoonist Kurt Westergaard was previously held by Kenyan police, reports say. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Yemen instability 'a wide threat' The US says Yemen instability is a global threat, as embassies close after threats by a group behind an alleged plane bomb. |
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| Dubai opens world's tallest tower Dubai opens the world's tallest building - towering 828m (2,716ft) - in a dramatic fireworks ceremony. | |
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| 'Vast' tomb found south of Cairo Archaeologists in Egypt say they have found the largest known tomb in the ancient necropolis of Sakkara, to the south of Cairo. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Karzai orders MPs to cancel break The Afghan president suspends a parliamentary recess until a new cabinet is approved after MPs reject most nominated ministers. |
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| 'Dozens die' in India cold wave Dozens of people die in a cold wave sweeping through northern India, the country's state broadcaster Doordarshan says. | |
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| Afghan blasts kill five soldiers Five servicemen from the US and UK are killed in Afghanistan - the first deaths blamed on hostile action in 2010. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Parties clash on tax and spending Labour criticism of Conservative tax and spending plans spark a fierce row as pre-election campaigning is stepped up. |
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| Johnson 'backs' Islamic march ban The home secretary says he will support any application to ban an Islamic group from marching through Wootton Bassett. | |
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| Snow and ice cause more trouble The cold snap causes further problems in parts of the UK, as forecasters say freezing temperatures are "here to stay". | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Shortage hits one-to-one tuition A flagship one-to-one tuition scheme for struggling pupils in England has faced a tutor shortage, says a government-commissioned report. |
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| Mandarin 'lessons for all pupils' All secondary school pupils in England should have the chance to learn a language such as Mandarin, says Children's Secretary Ed Balls. | |
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| South of Scotland schools closed All schools in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway are to remain closed to pupils as cold weather continues. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Johnson 'backs' Islamic march ban The home secretary says he will support any application to ban an Islamic group from marching through Wootton Bassett. |
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| Ryanair plane hit by fire scare Emergency chutes are used to evacuate passengers from an aircraft at Liverpool airport following a fire scare. | |
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| Cole guilty of speeding at 104mph Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole drove at more than 100mph in a 50mph zone in south-west London to escape paparazzi chasing him, a court hears. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Markets gain on new year optimism New year optimism on the financial markets helps to push the FTSE 100 share index to a fresh 16-month high. |
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| Novartis in $40bn Alcon takeover Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis agrees to take full control of eyecare company Alcon for $40bn (£24.8bn). | |
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| Belarus warns Russia of power cut Belarus threatens to cut the supply of electricity via its territory to the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad amid a row over transit fees. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Iraq drama honoured by US critics Iraq drama The Hurt Locker is named the best picture of 2009 by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. |
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| Singles sales soar to record high MP3 players given as Christmas gifts have helped boost UK single sales to an all-time high in the last week of 2009. | |
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| Sound of 2010 countdown kicks off New York band The Drums come fifth in the Sound of 2010 list, the BBC's annual spotlight on new musical talent. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Planet-hunter spots five worlds Nasa's planet-hunting Kepler telescope spots its first five worlds beyond our Solar System, scientists report. |
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| Climate deal 'satisfies' Saudis The world's largest oil producer says it is satisfied by the outcome of UN climate talks, but warns of tensions ahead. | |
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| Computer method 'spots art fakes' A simple method of dicing up and analysing images of artworks reveals an accurate way to spot fakes, researchers say. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Computer method 'spots art fakes' A simple method of dicing up and analysing images of artworks reveals an accurate way to spot fakes, researchers say. |
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| Speculation rife on Google phone Gadget blogs and news sites speculate that Google will unveil an own-brand phone at a 5 January press conference. | |
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| Bono net policing idea draws fire China-style net monitoring suggested by Bono to spare the film industry file-sharing woes has drawn significant criticism. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | US lifts HIV/Aids immigration ban The US lifts a 22-year immigration ban that stopped anyone with HIV/Aids from entering the country. |
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| Many ignorant on 'waist fat' risk Almost nine in 10 people are not aware of the dangers of carrying extra fat around their waist, a survey has found. | |
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| Long-term fitness 'fights ageing' Long-term physical activity has an anti-ageing effect at the cellular level, research suggests. | |
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| 1985: Israel ends major Ethiopian rescue mission Thousands of Jewish refugees from Ethiopia are airlifted from Sudan to Israel in a secret operation. | |||
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| 1976: Ten dead in Northern Ireland ambush Ten Protestant men are shot dead as they return home from work in a mini-bus in Northern Ireland. | |||
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| 1993: Oil tanker runs aground off Shetland A tanker carrying 85,000 tonnes of crude oil is aground in hurricane force winds off the Shetland Islands. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | South Africa make England fight England's batsmen are guilty of playing some poor shots to end day two of the third Test on 241-7 in reply to South Africa's 291. |
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| Australia v Pakistan live score Australia take on Pakistan in Melbourne in the second Test of a three-match series. | |
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| Burnley & Coyle mull over future Burnley will not make an announcement on the future of boss Owen Coyle until late on Tuesday after the Scot held talks with managerless Bolton. | |
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| Kubica to stay with Renault team Robert Kubica decides to stay with Renault after receiving reassurances from the team's new owners. | |
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| Shearer dismisses Sheff Wed link Former Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer has rubbished rumours of him joining Sheffield Wednesday. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Burnley & Coyle mull over future Burnley will not make an announcement on the future of boss Owen Coyle until late on Tuesday after the Scot held talks with managerless Bolton. |
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| Shearer dismisses Sheff Wed link Former Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer has rubbished rumours of him joining Sheffield Wednesday. | |
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| Mancini focuses on Man Utd clash Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says he will only think about new signings after their Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester United. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Australia v Pakistan live score Australia take on Pakistan in Melbourne in the second Test of a three-match series. |
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| South Africa make England fight England's batsmen are guilty of playing some poor shots to end day two of the third Test on 241-7 in reply to South Africa's 291. | |
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| Australia stem Pakistan run flow Pakistan hold a 204-run lead despite a late rally by Australia at the end of day two in the second Test in Sydney. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | GB secure opening Hopman Cup win Andy Murray and Laura Robson win an epic mixed doubles to seal a 2-1 victory for Britain in their opening Hopman Cup match with Kazakhstan. |
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| Henin registers comeback victory Belgium's Justine Henin makes a winning return to professional tennis with victory over Russia's Nadia Petrova at the Brisbane International. | |
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| British pair negotiate qualifying Elena Baltacha and James Ward give British tennis an early boost in 2010 as they qualify for events in Auckland and Chennai respectively. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Button and Hamilton wary on hopes Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton say it is too early to discuss whether they can battle for the world title with McLaren. |
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| Pedrosa to focus on 2010 after op Dani Pedrosa leaves hospital after having surgery to remove a screw from his left hand and will step up his training for 2010 in a fortnight. | |
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| 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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