Saturday, April 3, 2010

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Sunday, 04 April, 2010, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
South African Terreblanche killed
South African white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche is beaten to death on his farm in the country's north-west.
  Iraq gunmen kill Sunni villagers
Iraqi gunmen disguised as soldiers kill at least 25 people, believed to be al-Qaeda opponents, in a Sunni village, police say.
  Apple iPad hits shops in America
New tablet computer device has gone on sale in Apple stores across the US.
  Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
  Archbishop 'regrets' church row
Dr Rowan Williams expresses "regret" for any difficulties caused by his remarks about child abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
AFRICA
South African Terreblanche killed
South African white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche is beaten to death on his farm in the country's north-west.
  'No delay' for Sudanese elections
Sudanese officials say this month's national polls will not be delayed, despite a boycott threat by a major opposition party.
  Nigeria clerics meet ill leader
Senior clerics meet Nigeria's ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua, saying he had difficulty speaking.
AMERICAS
Putin signs key deals with Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian PM Vladimir Putin sign a series of key deals following talks in Caracas.
  US steps up air security checks
The US announces that it will begin profiling US-bound passengers to determine who should get extra screening.
  Apple iPad hits shops in America
New tablet computer device has gone on sale in Apple stores across the US.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Red-shirts occupy central Bangkok
Tens of thousands of Thai protesters occupy central Bangkok in their latest push to topple the government.
  Rescuers enter flooded China mine
Rescue teams enter a flooded coal mine in northern China where 153 workers have been trapped for nearly a week.
  S Korea ends search for sailors
South Korea calls off a rescue operation for more than 40 sailors missing since a warship sank mysteriously last week.
EUROPE
Fury at anti-Semitism abuse link
Church abuse victims and Jewish groups condemn the Pope's preacher for comparing criticism of the pontiff to anti-Semitism.
  Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
  Putin signs key deals with Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian PM Vladimir Putin sign a series of key deals following talks in Caracas.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq gunmen kill Sunni villagers
Iraqi gunmen disguised as soldiers kill at least 25 people, believed to be al-Qaeda opponents, in a Sunni village, police say.
  'Dead' Gaza youth alive and well
A Palestinian teenager reported to have been shot dead in a clash near the Gaza border returns home alive and well.
  ElBaradei backer 'held in Egypt'
Human rights activists in Egypt say the publisher of a recent book supporting Mohammed ElBaradei has been arrested.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
  Karzai seeks to allay US concerns
Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls the US to ease concerns about a speech in which he blamed the UN and EU for fraud.
  Pakistan's attorney general quits
Pakistan's attorney general resigns in a row with the law ministry over the reopening of high-profile corruption cases.
UK
Archbishop 'regrets' church row
Dr Rowan Williams expresses "regret" for any difficulties caused by his remarks about child abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
  Girl, 12, found stabbed to death
A 37-year-old man is arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found stabbed to death in Greater Manchester.
  Haye stops Ruiz to retain title
Britain's David Haye stops John Ruiz in round nine to make a successful first defence of his WBA heavyweight crown in Manchester.
UK EDUCATION
Union 'to defend state education'
The NASUWT urges members to "defend state education", saying it is a choice between public services and a free market.
  Older teachers warn of 'ageism'
Older teachers feel they are being pushed aside and treated unfairly, a teachers' conference is to be told.
  Tories tell union to start school
A teachers' union has been challenged to open its own school - in a debate with the Conservatives about their "free school" policy.
ENGLAND
Girl, 12, found stabbed to death
A 37-year-old man is arrested after a 12-year-old girl was found stabbed to death in Greater Manchester.
  Victim stripped naked by robbers
A 17-year-old boy is hit with a metal bar and a chair leg before being stripped naked in an attack in Greater Manchester.
  Haye stops Ruiz to retain title
Britain's David Haye stops John Ruiz in round nine to make a successful first defence of his WBA heavyweight crown in Manchester.
BUSINESS
US delays China currency report
The US Treasury delays by several months a report on whether China manipulates its currency, the yuan.
  Daimler admits worldwide bribery
German carmaker Daimler pleads guilty to US corruption charges and agrees to pay $185m (£121m) to settle the case.
  Toyota sees its US sales rebound
Toyota's US sales bounce back as substantial discounts help to win back customers shaken by the firm's mass safety recalls.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dynasty star John Forsythe dies
John Forsythe, the former Dynasty star and voice of Charlie in Charlie's Angels, dies aged 92 after battling cancer.
  Badu charged for nude music video
US neo-soul singer Erykah Badu is charged with disorderly conduct for stripping on a Dallas street for her music video shoot.
  Malkovich objects to fraud award
Actor John Malkovich's lawyers file a legal complaint over the amount he will receive from the bankruptcy of jailed financier Bernie Madoff.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Countdown on for shuttle launch
Nasa has started the countdown to Monday's space shuttle launch that will ferry equipment to the International Space Station.
  UK sets up Chagos marine reserve
The UK government has created the world's largest marine reserve around the Chagos Islands.
  Science writer wins libel appeal
A science writer wins the right to rely on the defence of fair comment in a libel action in a landmark appeal.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPad hits shops in America
New tablet computer device has gone on sale in Apple stores across the US.
  Tributes to 'father of computing'
Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen lead tributes to Edward Roberts, the "father of the PC", who died at the age of 68.
  Facebook duo's fight with founder
Two brothers awarded millions of dollars after claiming they had come up with the idea for Facebook tell BBC News their legal battle isn't over.
HEALTH
Blocking gene boosts radiotherapy
A gene which hinders the ability of radiotherapy to kill cancer cells has been detected by UK researchers.
  Prostate cancer prevention clue
A drug already used in men with enlarged prostates seems to cut the risk of prostate cancer, an international study has shown.
  Breast screening 'is beneficial'
Breast cancer screening does more good than harm even if some women have unnecessary surgery, a large study concludes.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1996: 'Unabomber' suspect arrested
Police in the US have arrested a man they believe to be the notorious "Unabomber" who killed three people and injured 23 others.
  1993: Grand National ends in 'shambles'
The world-famous Grand National steeplechase is declared void after a series of mishaps at the start.
  1987: Windsor gems fetch record price
The late Duchess of Windsor's jewellery has been sold for £31m ($50m) - six times the expected figure.

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TOP STORIES
Haye stops Ruiz to retain title
Britain's David Haye stops John Ruiz in round nine to make a successful first defence of his WBA heavyweight crown in Manchester.
  Man Utd 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea leapfrog Manchester United and lead the Premier League table by two points after a battling win at Old Trafford.
  Webber masters rain to grab pole
Mark Webber overcomes hazardous wet conditions to take pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari misjudge the weather and qualify at the back.
  Clijsters thrashes Venus in final
Kim Clijsters powers her way to a second Sony Ericsson Open title with a crushing final win over Venus Williams in Miami.
  Kim steps up the pace in Houston
Anthony Kim joins fellow American Bryce Molder at the top of the leaderboard with a third-round 69 at the Houston Open.
FOOTBALL
Man Utd 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea leapfrog Manchester United and lead the Premier League table by two points after a battling win at Old Trafford.
  Arsenal 1-0 Wolves
A goal from Nicklas Bendtner four minutes into injury-time keeps Arsenal's title challenge alive as the Gunners snatched victory against 10-man Wolves.
  Burnley 1-6 Man City
Premier League strugglers Burnley are hit for six as Manchester City move into fourth spot with a superb attacking display.
CRICKET
Cricketer in drink-drive arrest
England and Nottinghamshire cricketer Graeme Swann is arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
  Prior's Test place is safe - Cook
Alastair Cook says Matt Prior's Test spot is secure, despite the wicketkeeper being dropped from England's World Twenty20 squad.
  Essex to miss out on Yusuf Pathan
Essex have miss out on signing India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan for this season's Twenty20 campaign.
TENNIS
Clijsters thrashes Venus in final
Kim Clijsters powers her way to a second Sony Ericsson Open title with a crushing final win over Venus Williams in Miami.
  Murray enters Monte Carlo Masters
Andy Murray will start his clay-court season earlier than planned at next month's Monte Carlo Masters.
  Roddick stuns Nadal to make final
Andy Roddick upsets Rafael Nadal in three sets to reach the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, where he faces Tomas Berdych.
MOTORSPORT
Webber masters rain to grab pole
Mark Webber overcomes hazardous wet conditions to take pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix as McLaren and Ferrari misjudge the weather and qualify at the back.
  All set for Rossi v Stoner again
MotoGP reporter Matt Roberts looks ahead to the new season
  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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