Saturday, October 2, 2010

Palestinians issue talks threat

Palestinians issue talks threat


Palestinians issue talks threat

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 08:34 AM PDT

Palestinians warn they will not continue peace talks with Israel unless a freeze on Jewish settlements in the West Bank is reinstated.

UK VIPs avoided Nigeria parade

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 08:26 AM PDT

UK officials pulled out of Friday's anniversary celebrations in Nigeria, targeted by deadly bomb blasts, raising questions about the handling of warnings.

Dozens die in Indonesian train crash

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 03:50 AM PDT

Two trains collide in a station near the Indonesian city of Pemalang, killing at least 36 people, with officials suspecting a signalling error.

Pakistan drone attacks kill nine

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 06:35 AM PDT

Nine suspected militants are killed in two US drone attacks, amid tensions between Pakistan and Nato over a cross-border assault on Thursday.

Gang 'kidnaps 20 Mexico tourists'

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:47 AM PDT

An armed gang kidnaps at least 20 Mexican tourists in the resort city of Acapulco, reports say.

French hold fresh pension protest

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:52 AM PDT

Hundreds of thousands of people across France take part in the third day of demonstrations against pension reform in less than a month.

Iraq deadlock breaks world record

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 07:10 PM PDT

Political parties in Iraq set a new world record for the amount of time taken to form a new government.

Latvians vote in crisis elections

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 09:14 PM PDT

Latvians are voting for a new government in polls that could determine the country's commitment to its IMF austerity programme.

CNN man quits after bigot remark

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 01:40 AM PDT

CNN news anchor Rick Sanchez leaves the network after calling top TV satirist and comedian Jon Stewart a bigot.

Missing balloon inquiry expected

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 07:26 AM PDT

Gas balloonist David Hempleman-Adams says he expects an inquiry after two fellow balloonists went missing, feared dead, in a race.

Green campaigners axe gory film

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 03:37 AM PDT

Environmental group 10:10 axe their campaign movie starring Gillian Anderson and David Ginola after complaints.

Tennis grunters 'gain advantage'

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 02:52 AM PDT

The loud grunts of some tennis players do negatively affect their opponents' speed and accuracy, a scientific study says.

Druids to get tax breaks after religious ruling

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 06:41 AM PDT

Druidry is to become the first pagan practice to be given official recognition as a religion, in a move by the Charity Commission.

Live - Ryder Cup 2010

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 11:24 PM PDT

Europe make a strong start to the final session of the day after the United States extend their lead in the afternoon foursomes at Celtic Manor.

Live - Super League Grand Final

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:30 AM PDT

Wigan lead arch-rivals St Helens 16-6 at half-time in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Delhi poised for opening ceremony

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 02:29 AM PDT

The 2010 Commonwealth Games will officially start on Sunday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi from 1430 BST (1900 local).

'Agreement' on benefits overhaul

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:42 AM PDT

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed there will be a major overhaul of the benefits system with a new universal credit introduced.

Payments glitch disrupts shoppers

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:15 AM PDT

Thousands of shoppers throughout the UK were unable to pay by credit or debit cards for a period this afternoon because of a computer problem.

Parents' tribute to fall toddler

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 07:49 AM PDT

The parents of a two-year-old girl who died in a fall from a block of flats in Fife pay tribute to their daughter.

Health and safety rethink urged

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:35 AM PDT

An end to "excessive" health and safety rules that enable councils to cancel popular activities is being urged by a senior prime ministerial adviser.

BA plane makes emergency landing

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 07:49 AM PDT

A British Airways jumbo jet makes an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Heathrow airport.

Boy, 16, is injured in shooting

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 02:45 AM PDT

A 16-year-old boy is in hospital after being shot several times in south London.

Murderers lose conviction appeal

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:46 AM PDT

Two men given the longest jail terms in Scottish legal history for killing a man lose an appeal against their convictions.

Police probe gang's racist attack

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:40 AM PDT

Police in Glasgow say they are treating an attack on a Somali man by a gang of youths as racially motivated.

Suicide husband murdered his wife

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:14 AM PDT

A man is believed to have killed his estranged wife then taken his own life in County Antrim.

Charity's van destroyed in arson

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:25 AM PDT

A van belonging to a charity is destroyed in an arson attack in Ballymoney, County Antrim.

Ryder Cup making up for lost time

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:29 AM PDT

Organisers are making up for lost time in the 2010 Ryder Cup in Newport after a day badly affected by torrential rain.

Power plant permit not called in

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 05:10 AM PDT

An application for an environmental permit for the proposed £1bn Pembroke power station will not be called in by the Welsh Assembly Government.

California budget deal 'agreed'

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 10:01 PM PDT

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and top lawmakers strike a deal to close a $19.1bn deficit after a three-months stalemate.

Guatemala calls US tests 'crime'

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 07:14 PM PDT

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom says a 1940s US study that infected 700 Guatemalans with venereal disease was a "crime against humanity".

Ecuador neighbours reopen borders

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 04:20 PM PDT

Peru and Colombia reopen their borders with Ecuador, a day after President Rafael Correa accused the opposition of a coup attempt.

Mandela aide on diamond charges

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 04:34 PM PDT

Jeremy Ractliffe, a former aide to Nelson Mandela, is charged with illegally keeping uncut diamonds given to him by supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Malaria funding 'falling short'

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 04:11 PM PDT

There is a 60% global shortfall in funding for malaria control this year, according to a report by UK and African experts.

Dutch coalition with Wilders near

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:51 AM PDT

A pact to form a Dutch government with the support of anti-Islamist populist Geert Wilders has been ratified by the centre-right CDA party.

'Farc cash launderers' arrested

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 05:37 PM PDT

Spanish police arrest 41 people suspected of laundering money for Colombia's Farc rebels.

Iran makes 'nuclear spy' arrests

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 07:32 AM PDT

Iran says it has arrested several spies on suspicion of being behind cyber attacks on its nuclear programme, state media report.

Police beat Kashmiri journalist

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 12:07 PM PDT

A prominent journalist is admitted to hospital in Indian-administered Kashmir after being severely beaten by police.

Pakistani army says video 'fake'

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 04:26 PM PDT

The Pakistani military says a video which allegedly shows a firing squad of soldiers shooting civilians is faked.

Microsoft sue Motorola on Android

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 03:49 PM PDT

Microsoft sues Motorola claiming it infringes nine patents with its Android phones in the latest legal action involving smartphones.

Facebook to split soaring shares

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 01:55 PM PDT

Facebook plans to split each of its highly priced shares into five to help cut their price - the third time the company has done so.

IMF praises Iraq economy progress

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 01:24 PM PDT

The International Monetary Fund praises Iraq for making "good progress" in reconstructing its economy, as it gives the go-ahead for a $741m loan.

FBI uncovers cyber crime network

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 04:49 PM PDT

The US and other countries arrest more than 100 people suspected to be members of a cyber crime ring that stole $70m.

India's priciest film is released

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 10:16 AM PDT

Fans queue to see Tamil star Rajinikanth in The Robot, India's most expensive film ever made.

Galactic slows satellite launcher

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:30 AM PDT

Virgin Galactic's satellite-launching rocket, LauncherOne, which once attracted $110m in investment is now in some doubt.

Ayodhya verdict: Indian reaction

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:42 AM PDT

People in India react to a court decision to split a disputed holy site in the city of Ayodhya between Hindus and Muslims.

How history can inform spending cuts

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 09:02 AM PDT

Looking past the big picture and focusing on people is useful in government, as well as history, says Lisa Jardine in her A Point of View column.

How robotic seals may help elderly

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 08:03 AM PDT

Researchers in Japan have developed a robot in the shape of a seal that they say can provide physical and emotional support to the sick and elderly.

Capsule test for Chile mine rescue

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 10:39 AM PDT

Chile's mines minister says an attempt to rescue 33 trapped miners will begin in the second half of October - earlier than previously predicted.

Amsterdam protest at new squatting laws

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 07:50 PM PDT

There have been clashes in Amsterdam between police and protesters who were angry at a new law which bans squatting.

Congo killings 'may be genocide'

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 02:27 PM PDT

A UN report on killings in DR Congo in the 1990s says Rwandan forces took part in attacks on Hutu civilians which could constitute "crimes of genocide".

Booming Brazil

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:53 AM PDT

President Lula leaves behind a changed country

End in sight?

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 09:20 AM PDT

Iraq slowly moving towards setting up new government

Settling up

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:17 AM PDT

Why has Germany taken so long to pay off its WWI debt?

Land of opportunity

Posted: 02 Oct 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Chinese graduates flex entrepreneurial muscle in Angola

Enforcer to arbitrator

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 02:14 PM PDT

Rahm Emanuel's exit affects White House and Chicago

Fiscal fun of the fair

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 06:39 PM PDT

Amazing success of Bangladesh tax scheme

Blonde ambition

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 06:50 PM PDT

Is this Baltic business empire all that it seems?

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