Friday, March 26, 2010

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TOP STORIES
US and Russia agree nuclear deal
The US and Russian presidents agree a landmark nuclear arms reduction treaty, cutting warheads by about 30%.
  Israeli tanks 'advance into Gaza'
Israeli tanks are reported to have advanced into Gaza following clashes with Palestinians in which two Israeli soldiers died.
  'Blast' sinks S Korea navy ship
About 40 sailors are believed missing after a South Korean navy ship sinks after an explosion, officials say.
  Allawi wins most Iraq poll seats
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's bloc has won the most seats in Iraq's parliamentary elections, final results show.
  Vatican attacks media over abuse
The Vatican attacks the media over charges that Benedict XVI did not do enough about a US priest accused of abuse.
AFRICA
Deadly crush at Uganda royal tomb
At least one person is killed and 10 injured as thousands gather at a Ugandan royal tomb, destroyed by fire last week.
  Tsvangirai: No to gay rights move
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai joins President Mugabe in dismissing calls to enshrine gay rights.
  West Africa volunteer drive opens
Some 1,000 young people from across West Africa march through the Liberian capital Monrovia to launch a new volunteer scheme.
AMERICAS
US and Russia agree nuclear deal
The US and Russian presidents agree a landmark nuclear arms reduction treaty, cutting warheads by about 30%.
  Vatican attacks media over abuse
The Vatican attacks the media over charges that Benedict XVI did not do enough about a US priest accused of abuse.
  Eleven dead in US highway crash
Eleven people are killed in a Kentucky road crash involving a Mennonite family on their way to a wedding.
ASIA-PACIFIC
'Blast' sinks S Korea navy ship
About 40 sailors are believed missing after a South Korean navy ship sinks after an explosion, officials say.
  Marcos bids for Philippine seat
Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos launches her congressional campaign, as the local election race begins.
  China steams ahead on clean energy
China overtook the US during 2009 as the leading investor in clean energy, researchers conclude - with the UK in third place.
EUROPE
US and Russia agree nuclear deal
The US and Russian presidents agree a landmark nuclear arms reduction treaty, cutting warheads by about 30%.
  Vatican attacks media over abuse
The Vatican attacks the media over charges that Benedict XVI did not do enough about a US priest accused of abuse.
  Merkel hails deal to help Greece
Germany's chancellor praises a deal to help debt-laden Greece, which appears to have strengthened the euro.
MIDDLE EAST
Allawi wins most Iraq poll seats
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's bloc has won the most seats in Iraq's parliamentary elections, final results show.
  Israeli tanks 'advance into Gaza'
Israeli tanks are reported to have advanced into Gaza following clashes with Palestinians in which two Israeli soldiers died.
  Egypt's Mubarak 'ready to return'
President Hosni Mubarak is to return to Egypt following successful surgery in Germany, state media reports.
SOUTH ASIA
Fatal clash in Pakistan's Orakzai
Five Pakistani soldiers and at least 21 suspected militants die in clashes near the Afghan border, Pakistan's military says.
  India mosque 'provocation' claim
An Indian police officer claims a politician made a provocative speech shortly before the 1992 sacking of a mosque in Ayodhya.
  Marine guilty of attacking Afghan
A Royal Marine is found guilty at a court martial of attacking a 48-year-old prisoner in Afghanistan with a Wellington boot.
UK
Heathrow opponents win challenge
Campaigners win a High Court battle for further consultation into plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
  Talks due over rail strike threat
Talks between both sides in the threatened national railway strike will begin on Monday, the conciliation service Acas says.
  Legal move for IRA men's families
Relatives of two IRA men shot dead by SAS soldiers are to go before the UK's highest court as part of a legal battle over inquests into the killings.
UK EDUCATION
Record number of foreign students
A record number of overseas students came to study in the UK in 2009, both from within the EU and from outside.
  Foreign students not 'cash cows'
Universities in the UK should beware of treating overseas as "cash cows" to plug holes in their funding, the British Council warns.
  Schools lack science practicals
Science teachers questioned in a survey say they are not able to carry out as many experiments as they would like.
ENGLAND
Judge Dredd artist dies at clinic
A respected graphic artist known for characters such as Judge Dredd dies at the Swiss-based assisted suicide organisation Dignitas.
  Case review of babysitter murder
A serious internal case review is started by a West Midlands council after a toddler was murdered by his babysitters.
  Moat MP calls for higher salaries
Douglas Hogg denies using expenses to clean his moat and says MPs should be paid 50% more.
BUSINESS
Euro strengthens on Greece deal
The euro strengthens against the dollar and the pound after eurozone leaders agree a financial aid package for Greece.
  US economic growth revised down
US economic growth was revised down to an annualised rate of 5.6% for the fourth quarter of 2009.
  Times website to charge from June
The Times and Sunday Times newspapers will start charging to access their websites in June, News International announces.
ENTERTAINMENT
Scott's Robin Hood to open Cannes
Ridley Scott's Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, will open this year's Cannes Film Festival.
  Cowell to be honoured with Emmy
Simon Cowell is to be awarded with an International Emmy in honour of his work on television.
  Turner tipped to fetch up to £18m
An 1839 masterpiece by JMW Turner is tipped to fetch up to £18m when it is sold at Sotheby's in London on 7 July.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Tiny cube to tackle space debris
UK-based researchers plan to unfurl a small sail in space which they say could help drag defunct satellites out of orbit.
  China steams ahead on clean energy
China overtook the US during 2009 as the leading investor in clean energy, researchers conclude - with the UK in third place.
  Skin becomes gadget control pad
Tapping your forearm or hand with a finger could soon be the way you interact with gadgets.
TECHNOLOGY
Skin becomes gadget control pad
Tapping your forearm or hand with a finger could soon be the way you interact with gadgets.
  US credit card hacker sentenced
A US court sentences computer expert Albert Gonzalez to 20 years in prison for stealing credit card numbers.
  Parties in online popularity war
Should political parties be worried about their "social media reputations"? One company thinks they could be key in the election.
HEALTH
Beta-blockers 'cut cancer spread'
Blood pressure drugs may be able to reduce the ability of breast cancer to spread around the body, researchers say.
  US passes health law amendments
A package of amendments to the landmark US healthcare reform law passes its final Congressional vote.
  China faces 'diabetes epidemic'
New research suggests diabetes is taking on epidemic proportions in China because of the rapid change in lifestyle.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1979: Israel and Egypt shake hands on peace deal
In a ceremony at the White House, Israel and Egypt end 30 years of war with a handshake, after the signing of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty.
  2000: Pope prays for Holocaust forgiveness
Pope John Paul II, visiting Jerusalem, has prayed for forgiveness for those involved in the Holocaust.
  1981: 'Gang of four' launches new party
The Social Democrats launch their new political party pledging to 'reconcile the nation' and 'heal divisions between classes'.

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TOP STORIES
Hamilton car impounded by police
Lewis Hamilton has had his road car impounded and is expected to be charged with improper use of a vehicle following an incident in Melbourne.
  Lennon wants to succeed Mowbray
Celtic caretaker boss Neil Lennon says he wants the job on a permanent basis.
  Zola will stay as manager - Gold
West Ham co-owner David Gold insists Gianfranco Zola will remain as manager even if the Hammers fall to a sixth successive defeat at home to Stoke on Saturday.
  Els shares joint lead at Bay Hill
Ernie Els fires two late birdies to join a four-way tie for the lead at the halfway mark in the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
  FA charges Mancini but not Moyes
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his clash with Everton's David Moyes.
FOOTBALL
Zola will stay as manager - Gold
West Ham co-owner David Gold insists Gianfranco Zola will remain as manager even if the Hammers fall to a sixth successive defeat at home to Stoke on Saturday.
  Lennon wants to succeed Mowbray
Celtic caretaker boss Neil Lennon says he wants the job on a permanent basis.
  FA charges Mancini but not Moyes
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his clash with Everton's David Moyes.
CRICKET
Strauss 'refreshed' after absence
England captain Andrew Strauss says missing the winter tour to Bangladesh was the right decision and has left him refreshed.
  Chawla named in India's T20 squad
India have named leg-spinner Piyush Chawla in their 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies.
  Vettori set for Test cap landmark
Captain Daniel Vettori will become only the second New Zealander to win a 100th Test cap when his team face Australia in the second Test in Hamilton.
TENNIS
Jankovic eases to Miami victory
Jelena Jankovic sees off Ukrainian qualifier Mariya Koryttseva to reach the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open.
  Canas calls time on tennis career
Guillermo Canas, briefly the nemesis of Roger Federer, announces his retirement from tennis.
  Murray upbeat for title defence
Defending champion Andy Murray opens his Sony Ericsson Open campaign this weekend as he bids to retain the biggest title of his career to date.
MOTORSPORT
Hamilton car impounded by police
Lewis Hamilton has had his road car impounded and is expected to be charged with improper use of a vehicle following an incident in Melbourne.
  Stoner sets pace in Qatar testing
Former world champion Casey Stoner sets the fastest lap time in the final MotoGP pre-season test in Qatar.
  Raikkonen buoyed by rally debut
Former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen says he is encouraged by his World Rally Championship debut for Citroen after finishing 30th in Sweden.

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