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	Friday, 15 January, 2010, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Haiti quake toll 'may be 50,000' The Red Cross estimates 45,000-50,000 people have died in Haiti's devastating earthquake, as rescue efforts continue.
	Obama outlines $117bn bank levy President Barack Obama unveils a plans for a $117bn fee to be levied on bailed-out banks, and criticises their bonuses.
	'Doomsday Clock' moves back The Doomsday Clock, a barometer of nuclear danger for 55 years, moves one minute further away from midnight.
	'Keep space station until 2020' Esa boss Jean-Jacques Dordain wants a decision in 2010 on an extension of the life of the International Space Station.
	Sudan hangs six over refugee riot Sudanese authorities execute six men for their part in a deadly 2005 riot at a refugee camp in Khartoum.

AFRICA
	Sudan hangs six over refugee riot Sudanese authorities execute six men for their part in a deadly 2005 riot at a refugee camp in Khartoum.
	Nigeria delays leader court bids Nigerian judges adjourn three cases aimed at clarifying who rules the country while President Yar'Adua is sick.
	SA beaches open after shark kill Cape Town reopens its beaches after a Zimbabwean man was killed by a great white shark off the South African coast.

AMERICAS
	Haiti quake toll 'may be 50,000' The Red Cross estimates 45,000-50,000 people have died in Haiti's devastating earthquake, as rescue efforts continue.
	US further tightens air security The US is taking additional air security measures in the wake of last month's airliner bomb plot, a senior official says.
	'Doomsday Clock' moves back The Doomsday Clock, a barometer of nuclear danger for 55 years, moves one minute further away from midnight.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	China responds to Google threat China says foreign internet firms are welcome to do business "according to the law", in its first reaction to the Google row.
	Kazakhs announce plans for OSCE Kazakhstan puts the emphasis on security and development, rather than democracy, as it takes over the OSCE.
	Man faces Hong Kong acid charge Police in Hong Kong say they will charge a man over one of a series of acid attacks that has baffled investigators.

EUROPE
	EU nominee tries to reassure City The man set to oversee the EU's internal market, Michel Barnier, says Europe needs new financial rules - but they will not be dictated by France.
	Kazakhs announce plans for OSCE Kazakhstan puts the emphasis on security and development, rather than democracy, as it takes over the OSCE.
	Inquest hears of fatal injection An inquest into the deaths of two patients treated by an overseas locum doctor hears details of how he gave a fatal overdose to one.

MIDDLE EAST
	Death sentences for Iraq bombers A court in Baghdad sentences 11 Iraqis to death for their role in bombings that killed more than 100 people last August.
	Bomb near Israel convoy in Jordan A bomb has gone off near a convoy of Israeli diplomats in Jordan, Israel's foreign ministry confirms.
	Israel 'cult leader' arrested Israeli police arrest the leader of an alleged polygamist cult and accuse him of enslavement and sexual offences including rape.

SOUTH ASIA
	Raid 'misses' top Taliban leader The Pakistani Taliban deny their leader Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a US missile attack near the Afghan border.
	Afghan suicide bombing kills 20 Twenty people are killed and 13 injured in a suicide bombing in a crowded market place in southern Afghanistan.
	Seven killed in India stampede Seven Hindu pilgrims die in a stampede at a religious festival on the Ganges river in the Indian state of West Bengal.

UK
	Thaw begins but flood fears rise Temperatures across much of the UK climb above freezing to signal the start of a thaw but give rise to fears of flooding.
	900 jobs go as Bosch quits Wales The car parts firm Bosch says it is to close its Vale of Glamorgan site in 2011, with the loss of all 900 jobs.
	Britons escaping devastated Haiti The Foreign Office has started repatriating British citizens caught up in the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

UK EDUCATION
	University applications 'surging' There is set to be a huge surge in applications for university places this year - with year-on-year increases of up to 38% reported.
	Twilight boosts children's books Vampire tales have boosted the sale of children's books and there has also been a sharp rise in picture book sales.
	Mandelson defends university cuts Peter Mandelson hits back over claims the university sector will be 'brought to its knees' by planned cuts.

ENGLAND
	Redknapp charged with tax evasion Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is charged with two counts of tax evasion, prosecutors say.
	Brothers murdered own grandfather Two men who "showed no mercy" to their own grandfather as they tortured him for two years are jailed for life for his murder.
	World's 'oldest dog' put to sleep The world's "oldest dog" is put to sleep after suffering stomach cancer, one month before his 21st birthday.

BUSINESS
	Obama outlines $117bn bank levy President Barack Obama unveils a plans for a $117bn fee to be levied on bailed-out banks, and criticises their bonuses.
	US retail sales see surprise fall Sales at US retailers see an unexpected fall in December, casting uncertainty over the recovery of the US economy.
	Strong quarterly results at Intel US chip maker Intel reports healthy figures, in a positive sign for the US technology market.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Singer Pendergrass dies aged 59 Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at the age of 59 following "a difficult recovery" from colon cancer surgery, his son tells the AP news agency.
	Dexter star Hall battles cancer Golden Globe-nominated Dexter star Michael C. Hall announces he has been battling cancer and is in remission from the disease.
	US media pans Beckham Idol slot Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is criticised by US media outlets for her guest slot on the judging panel of American Idol.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Anti-malaria plant genes mapped The global supply of a key anti-malaria drug is set to be boosted by a study of its genes, scientists say.
	'Doomsday Clock' moves back The Doomsday Clock, a barometer of nuclear danger for 55 years, moves one minute further away from midnight.
	'Keep space station until 2020' Esa boss Jean-Jacques Dordain wants a decision in 2010 on an extension of the life of the International Space Station.

TECHNOLOGY
	China attack on Google 'routine' Sophisticated cyber attacks on companies and individuals in China happen every day, security experts tell the BBC.
	'Keep space station until 2020' Esa boss Jean-Jacques Dordain wants a decision in 2010 on an extension of the life of the International Space Station.
	Schools must embrace technology An education professional warns that "switched off devices equal switched off children" at the BETT education fair.

HEALTH
	Eye test may detect Alzheimer's It may be possible to develop an simple eye test to detect Alzheimer's, according to new research carried out on mice by scientists at University College London.
	'No such thing' as safe cocaine The myth that cocaine is a safe party drug should be dispelled, say UK experts, as a study links the drug to 3% of sudden deaths.
	Inquest hears of fatal injection An inquest into the deaths of two patients treated by an overseas locum doctor hears details of how he gave a fatal overdose to one.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	2002: UK declared free of foot-and-mouth With no reported cases of foot-and-mouth for three months the UK's farming community can now look to the future.
	1975: Heiress Lesley Whittle kidnapped A 17-year-old heiress is kidnapped from her home in Shropshire while her mother sleeps.
	1983: Man shot by police hunting David Martin A man is critically injured in West London during a police ambush aimed at capturing escaped prisoner David Martin.

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TOP STORIES
	Blackburn 0-1 Aston Villa James Milner's first-half goal earns Aston Villa victory over Blackburn in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final.
	Torres knee operation rocks Reds Fernando Torres faces six weeks on the sidelines, while Steven Gerrard and Yossi Benayoun also join the Liverpool casualty list.
	England in tatters after collapse England's hopes of winning the series in South Africa suffer a massive blow after they are bowled out for 180 on the opening day of the fourth Test in Johannesburg.
	Angola 2-0 Malawi Hosts Angola kick-start their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Malawi.
	Australia v Pakistan scorecard Latest score from the third Test in Hobart

FOOTBALL
	Blackburn 0-1 Aston Villa James Milner's first-half goal earns Aston Villa victory over Blackburn in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final.
	Benitez job safe, say Liverpool Rafael Benitez's position is "not on the agenda" despite Liverpool's shock FA Cup defeat by Reading, according to managing director Christian Purslow.
	Angola 2-0 Malawi Hosts Angola kick-start their 2010 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Malawi.

CRICKET
	Australia v Pakistan scorecard Latest score from the third Test in Hobart
	Panesar hopes for England return Monty Panesar says he loves playing cricket in South Africa for the Highveld Lions, but believes he can create the opportunity to return to Test cricket with England.
	England in tatters after collapse England's hopes of winning the series in South Africa suffer a massive blow after they are bowled out for 180 on the opening day of the fourth Test in Johannesburg.

TENNIS
	Murray wins final Aussie warm-up Andy Murray completes his Australian Open build-up with an exhibition win over Sam Querrey, but there are injury worries for Juan Martin Del Potro and Robin Soderling.
	Serena battles into Sydney final Top-seed Serena Williams battles back from a set and 5-2 down to beat Avarane Rezai and book a place in the final of the Sydney International.
	Opening wins for Robson & Cavaday Britons Laura Robson and Naomi Cavaday battle through to reach round two of Australian Open qualifying.

MOTORSPORT
	Alonso relishes Schumacher return New Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso says he is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher.
	Rossi rejects future in Formula 1 MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi pledges his future to the sport and says he wants to compete in rallying not Formula 1 after that.
	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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