Friday, July 9, 2010

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Saturday, 10 July, 2010, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
Swapped spies reach Russia and US
Fourteen people exchanged in Vienna, in the biggest spy swap since the Cold War, are flown to Russia and the US.
  Man resembling gunman Moat found
Police say they are negotiating with a man fitting the description of fugitive gunman Raoul Moat in Rothbury.
  China renews Google web licence
China renews Google's licence to operate in China, the internet giant says, ending a long-running stand-off between the two.
  NZ whaling activist returns home
New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune arrives home after being deported from Japan, but vows to continue his fight.
  Venezuala opposition figure in US
A fugitive critic of the Venezuelan government, Guillermo Zuloaga, appears in the US to denounce "political persecution".
AFRICA
Fraud claims delay Guinea run-off
Guinea's presidential run-off is postponed to allow a fraud investigation, the electoral commission says.
  Rwandan priest in not guilty plea
A Rwandan priest captured last week and accused of helping to orchestrate the 1994 genocide pleads not guilty at a UN-backed tribunal.
  'Dead Mandela' picture sparks row
A painting showing the body of Nelson Mandela undergoing an autopsy sparks criticism from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party.
AMERICAS
Swapped spies reach Russia and US
Fourteen people exchanged in Vienna, in the biggest spy swap since the Cold War, are flown to Russia and the US.
  BP partner refuses oil spill bill
One of BP's partners in the deepwater well which exploded in April - refuses to pay its share of the costs so far.
  Venezuala opposition figure in US
A fugitive critic of the Venezuelan government, Guillermo Zuloaga, appears in the US to denounce "political persecution".
ASIA-PACIFIC
China renews Google web licence
China renews Google's licence to operate in China, the internet giant says, ending a long-running stand-off between the two.
  North Korea hails UN Cheonan text
North Korea hails as a "victory" a UN statement condemning the sinking of a South Korean warship, but not blaming it.
  NZ whaling activist returns home
New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune arrives home after being deported from Japan, but vows to continue his fight.
EUROPE
Swapped spies reach Russia and US
Fourteen people exchanged in Vienna, in the biggest spy swap since the Cold War, are flown to Russia and the US.
  Watchdog rebukes Chechen leader
Europe's top human rights body criticises Chechnya's leader for calling rights campaigners "enemies of the people".
  Police raid heiress adviser home
French police raid the offices of the wealth manager of France's richest woman, as part of a probe into illegal campaign funding.
MIDDLE EAST
UK envoy's blog draws Israel ire
Israel criticises Britain's ambassador to Lebanon for eulogising a late Lebanese cleric said to have inspired Hezbollah.
  Five killed in Iraq bomb attack
A suicide bomber kills at least five people at a Baghdad checkpoint in the latest of a string of attacks this week.
  Lebanon UN force appeals for calm
The UN peacekeeping chief in southern Lebanon appeals for calm, after recent incidents in which villagers attacked soldiers.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan suicide bomb kills many
At least 50 people are killed in a suicide bombing in a Pakistani tribal village on the border with Afghanistan, officials say.
  Kashmir papers stop publication
The owners of newspapers in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir stop production because of curbs imposed by the government.
  Delhi study suggests women unsafe
Two in every three women in the Indian capital have faced some form of sexual harassment in the last year, a study commissioned by the government says.
UK
Man resembling gunman Moat found
Police say they are negotiating with a man fitting the description of fugitive gunman Raoul Moat in Rothbury.
  Miliband attacks Brown's record
The shadow foreign secretary delivers speech saying Labour failed to solve the problems of the Blair era and they got worse under Brown.
  UK reviewing Russian spy passport
The UK debates depriving a Russian spy of her British passport as two men freed by Moscow in its swap with the US reportedly land in Britain.
UK EDUCATION
School cuts not 'easy' - Cameron
David Cameron says axing school building projects is not "easy" nor "popular" as the row over the government's plans continues.
  Science funding plans put on hold
Plans to change the way university science research is funded are put on hold after a campaign by Nobel Prize winners and academics.
  Visa victory for language schools
English language schools have won a High Court battle over visa restrictions which they say are absurd.
ENGLAND
Man resembling gunman Moat found
Police say they are negotiating with a man fitting the description of fugitive gunman Raoul Moat in Rothbury.
  Suspended terms for gun sale Pcs
Two Durham Pcs who sold on guns which had been handed to police for safe disposal have been given suspended prison sentences.
  Ban after dog trapped in air vent
The owner of a dog which tried to escape a locked house through a tumble drier air vent in Luton is banned from keeping animals.
BUSINESS
China renews Google web licence
China renews Google's licence to operate in China, the internet giant says, ending a long-running stand-off between the two.
  Smartphone firms face patent row
Six smartphone firms including Apple and Nokia are sued by a firm that has previously won a case against Blackberry-maker RIM.
  Boeing submits US air tanker bid
US firm Boeing tries again to win a key US contract as a row over illegal subsidies rages between it and arch-rival Airbus.
ENTERTAINMENT
Police probe Gibson assault claim
Actor Mel Gibson is being investigated over allegations of domestic violence, Californian police confirm.
  Scorsese sued over book-keeping
Martin Scorsese is sued for $600,000 (£395,000) for book-keeping costs and services provided by jailed financial adviser Kenneth Starr.
  Bond films 'influenced Inception'
British director Christopher Nolan says the Bond films were a strong influence on his new sci-fi action movie Inception.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Rosetta probe to pass by asteroid
The Asteroid Lutetia will become the largest space rock to be visited by a probe when the European Rosetta mission flies past it.
  Earliest evidence of pet tortoise
The earliest archaeological evidence of a tortoise kept as a family pet in Britain is unearthed by researchers.
  Russian sub 'could stop oil leak'
Russian Mir submersibles would be able to cap the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, the captain of one of the vessels has said.
TECHNOLOGY
Gamers' victory over real names
World of Warcraft publisher Blizzard backs down on the need for gamers to use their real names on its forums after a wave of criticism.
  China renews Google web licence
China renews Google's licence to operate in China, the internet giant says, ending a long-running stand-off between the two.
  Smartphone firms face patent row
Six smartphone firms including Apple and Nokia are sued by a firm that has previously won a case against Blackberry-maker RIM.
HEALTH
Teenagers 'risk premature babies'
Pregnant teenagers are more likely to give birth prematurely and have a small baby than women in their 20s, say researchers.
  Inactivity obesity link queried
The idea lack of exercise makes children put on weight is challenged by research which says it is the other way round.
  Fast food 'fuels Asia diabetes'
Diabetes is spreading fast in Asia due to the growing popularity of fast food, Australian and Vietnamese scientists warn.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1982: Queen fends off bedroom intruder
A man breaks into Buckingham Palace and spends ten minutes talking to the Queen in her bedroom.
  1984: Historic York Minster engulfed by flames
A massive fire devastates large parts of York Minster causing an estimated £1m damage.
  1991: Bank collapse costs taxpayers millions
The closure of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International loses about 20 local councils up to £30m in investments.

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TOP STORIES
Webber heads British GP practice
Red Bull's Mark Webber headed Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in second practice for the British Grand Prix.
  Cavendish wins second Tour stage
Mark Cavendish wins stage six of the Tour de France, sprinting to the line for his second stage victory in a row.
  Misery for Mickelson in Scotland
Phil Mickelson misses the cut at the Scottish Open, allowing Tiger Woods to remain as world number one.
  LeBron move sparks Cleveland fury
NBA star LeBron James is accused of betraying Cleveland Cavaliers fans after he announces on live TV that he is joining Miami Heat.
  Spain trio make Golden Ball list
Three members of Spain's squad are on the 10-man shortlist to be named player of the tournament and win the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball award.
FOOTBALL
Uruguay 'to fight' for third spot
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez warns Germany that his side will "fight to the death" in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off in Port Elizabeth.
 
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Spain makes World Cup final

Spanish fans celebrate their teams win over Germany in Durban to progress to their first World Cup final.
  Spain trio make Golden Ball list
Three members of Spain's squad are on the 10-man shortlist to be named player of the tournament and win the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball award.
CRICKET
Strauss gives backing to Anderson
England captain Andrew Strauss is unconcerned by James Anderson's form ahead of Saturday's second one-dayer against Bangladesh.
  Paine backs Australians to shine
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine does not believe Australia will lack sharpness going into the start of their two-Test series against Pakistan next week.
  Pakistan play out draw with Leics
Salman Butt, Yasir Hameed and Umar Amin make half centuries as Pakistan draw their warm-up game with Leicestershire.
TENNIS
France take shock lead over Spain
France lead Spain 2-0 after the opening day of their Davis Cup quarter-final to leave the champions in danger of a shock exit in Clermont-Ferrand.
  GB close in on Davis Cup victory
Great Britain are one victory away from beating Turkey in their Davis Cup relegation tie thanks to wins for Jamie Baker and James Ward.
  5 live tennis on Twitter
Latest gossip from BBC's tennis team (external site)
MOTORSPORT
McNish hails Audi's Le Mans win
Allan McNish overcomes the disappointment of missing a third Le Mans 24-hour win to hail his Audi team's one-two-three finish.
  Webber heads British GP practice
Red Bull's Mark Webber headed Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in second practice for the British Grand Prix.
  Stoner to swap Ducati for Honda
Former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner will leave Ducati at the end of the 2010 season to ride for the Honda factory team.

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