Monday, February 8, 2010

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Tuesday, 09 February, 2010, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
  West eyes 'strong' Iran sanctions
Pressure is building in the West for new international sanctions against Iran, after its announcement it will step up uranium enrichment.
  Sri Lanka election loser arrested
The defeated candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, General Sarath Fonseka, is arrested for "military offences".
  Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
Ukraine's pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych will win presidential elections, officials say, but PM Yulia Tymoshenko is defiant.
  Canada base boss held for murders
The commander of Canada's largest Air Force base is charged with the murder of two women and the sexual assault of another two, police say.
AFRICA
ICC rejects Darfur rebel charges
War crimes charges against a Darfur rebel leader are dropped by International Criminal Court judges.
  Migrants saved from Gulf of Aden
Somali fishermen save some 126 migrants who were reportedly forced into the sea at gunpoint by traffickers.
  Africa malaria drugs 'low-grade'
Many Africans with malaria are getting low-grade drugs, according to a WHO-backed study of Uganda, Senegal and Madagascar.
AMERICAS
Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
  Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue the News Of The World newspaper over allegations about their relationship.
  Canada base boss held for murders
The commander of Canada's largest Air Force base is charged with the murder of two women and the sexual assault of another two, police say.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia seeks skilled migrants
Australia's immigration minister says policy will change to focus on skilled migrants, to support mining and health needs.
  China shuts down hacking website
Three people are arrested as China's largest training website for hackers is shut down, state media reports.
  Body found on US flight to Japan
Japanese officials try to identify a body found in the landing gear compartment of a flight that arrived in Tokyo from New York.
EUROPE
Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
Ukraine's pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych will win presidential elections, officials say, but PM Yulia Tymoshenko is defiant.
  France and Russia in warship deal
France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced warship and is considering a request from Moscow for three others, French defence officials say.
  Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
MIDDLE EAST
West eyes 'strong' Iran sanctions
Pressure is building in the West for new international sanctions against Iran, after its announcement it will step up uranium enrichment.
  Iran opposition leader 'jailed'
An Iranian opposition leader is jailed for six years over unrest following June's disputed presidential election, reports say.
  Al-Qaeda offshoot calls for jihad
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula calls on Muslims in the region to wage holy war against the US and its allies.
SOUTH ASIA
Sri Lanka election loser arrested
The defeated candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, General Sarath Fonseka, is arrested for "military offences".
  Avalanche kills troops in Kashmir
India says at least 17 soldiers have been killed after an avalanche struck a high-altitude military training camp in Kashmir.
  Asif barred from England matches
Pakistan will be without key fast bowler Mohammad Asif for the two Twenty20 internationals against England in Dubai later this month.
UK
Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
  Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges.
  UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
UK EDUCATION
University applications up 23%
University applications in the UK rise a fifth - days after funding chiefs warned of a drop in student places.
  Tougher rules for student visas
Tougher rules are now in place to stop people abusing the student visa system to remain illegally in the UK.
  Tories plan school powers shift
Local authorities in England could lose many of their planning powers regarding schools if the Conservatives win the election.
ENGLAND
Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
  Webcam man incited US child abuse
A 19-year-old man from the West Midlands is jailed for using a webcam to incite a woman from the US to abuse her own child.
  Gascoigne held after takeaway row
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne and another man are arrested after a disturbance at a takeaway in North Yorkshire.
BUSINESS
Ex-Merrill boss takes over at CIT
The former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, was at the heart of the bonus row - now he has a new job as boss of US lender CIT.
  Xstrata resumes dividend payments
Mining group Xstrata is to resume dividend payments despite reporting a drop in full-year profits.
  Indian economy 'to grow by 7.2%'
India says its economy is set to grow by 7.2% this financial year, raising the chance that state support could be withdrawn.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson medic denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
  Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue the News Of The World newspaper over allegations about their relationship.
  Avatar dethroned at US box office
Romantic drama Dear John knocks sci-fi blockbuster Avatar off the top spot in the North American box office in its opening weekend.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Enceladus water story reinforced
The Cassini probe returns yet more data to back up the idea of a sub-surface sea on Saturn's moon Enceladus.
  Shuttle makes final night flight
The US space agency (Nasa) has launched its shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
  Giant deep sea fish first filmed
Scientists film the giant serpent-like oarfish in its natural deep sea habitat for the first time.
TECHNOLOGY
China shuts down hacking website
Three people are arrested as China's largest training website for hackers is shut down, state media reports.
  Pirate bill could 'breach rights'
An influential group of MPs and peers says the government's approach to illegal file-sharing could breach the rights of net users.
  Shuttle makes final night flight
The US space agency (Nasa) has launched its shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
HEALTH
Exercise 'can cut gallstone risk'
Doing lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones, UK researchers have found.
  Genes reveal 'biological ageing'
Scientists say they have pinpointed gene variants that might show how fast people's bodies are ageing.
  Premature birth gene clue found
DNA differences which appear to affect the risk of giving birth early have been found by US scientists.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1952: New Queen proclaimed for UK
Princess Elizabeth proclaims herself Queen at a ceremony in St James's Palace, London.
  1994: Police probe MP's suspicious death
Forensic scientists investigate the "suspicious circumstances" of the death of Conservative MP for Eastleigh Stephen Milligan.
  1962: Eight die in Paris riot
At least eight people have been killed during a demonstration in the French capital protesting against the independence of Algeria.

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TOP STORIES
Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints'
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees said the Hurricane Katrina disaster inspired his side to a 31-17 Super Bowl win over Indianapolis Colts.
  Warne blasts Strauss Test absence
Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.
  Ballack aims broadside at Wenger
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's criticism of his team following the Gunners' 2-0 defeat on Sunday.
  Asif barred from England matches
Pakistan will be without key fast bowler Mohammad Asif for the two Twenty20 internationals against England in Dubai later this month.
  India v South Africa live score
India take on South Africa in the first Test at Nagpur.
FOOTBALL
Pompey 'close to evading wind-up'
Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.
  Ballack aims broadside at Wenger
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's criticism of his team following the Gunners' 2-0 defeat on Sunday.
  Beckham makes Man Utd goal pledge
AC Milan's David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.
CRICKET
India v South Africa live score
India take on South Africa in the first Test at Nagpur.
  One Day cricket dying out - Warne
Former Australia bowler Shane Warne believes the arrival of Twenty20 cricket means international one day cricket cannot survive.
  Australia v West Indies scorecard
Australia take on West Indies in Adelaide in the second one-day match of the series.
TENNIS
GB reveal six-man Davis Cup squad
James Ward is among three players competing for the two singles spots for Great Britain's Davis Cup match in Lithuania on 5-7 March.
  Russia edge out Serbia in Fed Cup
Four-time champions Russia win a dramatic tie against Serbia in Belgrade to reach the semi-finals of the Fed Cup.
  Injured Serena out of Paris Open
World number one Serena Williams pulls out of next week's Paris Indoor Open because of a leg injury.
MOTORSPORT
Monday's F1 gossip column
Fernando Alonso to open Jerez testing for Ferrari, Bernie Ecclestone casts fresh doubt on new teams, plus other rumours.
  Rossi sets pace in opening test
World champion Valentino Rossi sets the pace in the first pre-season MotoGP test in Sepang.
  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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