Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Egypt demonstrators widen protest

Egypt demonstrators widen protest

Egypt demonstrators widen protest

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:01 AM PST

Anti-government protests in Egypt continue for a 16th day, with demonstrators blocking the entrance to parliament and reports of unrest outside Cairo.

Berlusconi criticises prosecutors

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:34 AM PST

Italy's prime minister says a request by prosecutors to have him put on trial immediately for allegedly paying for sex with an underage girl is "disgusting".

Bangladesh girl 'bled to death'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:36 AM PST

A Bangladeshi girl who was publicly whipped for having an alleged affair with a married man bled to death, according to a fresh post-mortem.

US terror suspect pleads guilty

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:28 AM PST

Terror suspect Daniel Boyd pleads guilty in a court in the US state of North Carolina to plotting attacks.

Woman quizzed on 'buttocks' death

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:58 AM PST

US police quiz a woman over an alleged hotel room "buttocks-enhancement" procedure that is thought to have led to the death of a British resident.

US threat 'at highest since 9/11'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:14 AM PST

The threat of terrorism in the US is in some ways "at its most heightened state" since the 9/11 attacks, the US homeland security secretary says.

Oil supertanker hijacked off Oman

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:15 AM PST

Pirates hijack an oil supertanker off the coast of Oman, the vessel's Greek operator says, with suspicion falling on Somali gangs.

Bernanke warning on unemployment

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:40 AM PST

The US unemployment rate will not return to pre-financial crisis levels for "several years", says Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

Tunisia leader gets wide powers

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:46 AM PST

Tunisia's senate passes laws allowing the interim president to rule by decree and sidestep parliament, dominated by the ousted leader's associates.

Charles Taylor boycotts trial

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:00 AM PST

The war crimes trial of ex-Liberian leader Charles Taylor is adjourned until Friday after he fails to attend the court in The Hague.

Giffords 'speaks, asks for toast'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:21 AM PST

US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head in an Arizona attack, has recovered enough to speak and asked for toast, an aide says.

Sex ban mooted for Belgian crisis

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:19 AM PST

A female Belgian senator is suggesting that partners of politicians involved in coalition talks should go on a sex strike until a government is formed.

Trapped Indian burglars call police

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:18 AM PST

Three thieves trapped in a house in the Indian capital Delhi ask the police for help when their burglary backfires.

Live - International football

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:30 AM PST

England face Denmark in Copenhagen while Dublin plays host to the Scotland v Northern Ireland Nations Cup match on a busy night of international football.

Butt investigated before spot-fixing affair

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:30 AM PST

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt was investigated by the ICC's anti-corruption unit in connection with "suspicious" phone calls and texts from agent Mazhar Majeed during the World Twenty20 last May.

Premier duo 'missed out on Gomez'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 07:05 AM PST

Bayern Munich turned down bids from Chelsea and Liverpool for striker Mario Gomez during the January transfer window, the BBC learns.

Banks sign lending and bonus deal

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:09 AM PST

A long-awaited agreement with the largest UK banks on lending to businesses and the bonuses of top executives is announced by the government.

UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:02 AM PST

Two British soldiers have died in small arms fire in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.

Clegg attacks £9,000 fees plans

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:22 AM PST

Nick Clegg warns Oxford and Cambridge universities it is "not up to them" to decide whether to charge fees of £9,000 a year, as he faces an audience of angry students.

Man, 26, held over Nikitta murder

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:27 AM PST

A man is arrested over the murder of pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender, whose body was found in a burning flat in Newport on Saturday.

Pc blinded by Moat 'played dead'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:00 AM PST

The policeman blinded by Raoul Moat tells a jury how he "played dead" after being shot twice by the gunman.

'Super head' Dame honour revoked

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:51 AM PST

An ex-head teacher made a dame for services to education has her honour revoked after being found guilty of misconduct.

Scottish government budget passed

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:08 AM PST

The minority Scottish government's £33bn budget is passed by MSPs, after a series of last-minute opposition concessions.

Rape cases hit by legal judgement

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:52 AM PST

The Crown Office completes a review of cases affected by a ruling on police interviews of suspects without a lawyer present.

Howell 'dropped cable' into bath

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:26 AM PST

A court hears that Colin Howell, who was convicted of the double murder of his wife and his former lover's husband tried to electrocute his wife months before he poisoned her with carbon monoxide.

Health trust faces bed pressures

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:23 AM PST

The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has had to close some wards to new patients at Lagan Valley and the Ulster hospital due to the norovirus.

Strike ballot over council cuts

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:36 AM PST

A union representing workers at Rhondda Cynon Taff council will ballot members about industrial action in a row about new staff contracts.

Level crossing 'madness' warning

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:53 AM PST

Hundreds of motorists in Wales are continuing to risk their lives at level crossings, says Network Rail.

Spider-Man given critical mauling

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:30 AM PST

Broadway's troubled Spider-Man musical is slated by critics in its first major press reviews, published a month ahead of its official opening night.

NY and Deutsche bourses mull deal

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:26 AM PST

NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse are in advanced talks about a merger that would create one of the world's biggest exchanges.

Aristide 'seeks no politics role'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 02:14 AM PST

Jean-Bertrand Aristide has no plans to re-enter politics, a lawyer for Haiti's exiled former leader tells the BBC as he collects a diplomatic passport for his client.

Colombia rebels release hostage

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:43 AM PST

Colombia's Farc rebels release local politician Marcos Baquero, the first of five hostages it has promised to free in a gesture of peace.

Southern Sudan minister shot dead

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:44 AM PST

A Southern Sudanese minister has been shot dead inside his ministry building in the capital, Juba, an army spokesman says.

Nigeria clashes over poll arrest

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:59 AM PST

There are clashes between the police and opposition protesters in the north-central city of Lafia days after the president's convoy was stoned during campaigning.

Swiss twins 'last seen on ferry'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:10 AM PST

Missing Swiss twin girls were last seen on a ferry to Corsica with their father, a French prosecutor has said.

Sarkozy ban on foreign holidays

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:22 AM PST

French President Nicolas Sarkozy tells his government to holiday at home after revelations about two members of his government.

Three bomb attacks in Iraqi north

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:30 AM PST

Three bombs explode within minutes of each other in the oil city of Kirkuk, all near a Kurdish security headquarters, police say.

Mid-East peace process 'at risk'

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:35 PM PST

The Middle East peace process could become a "casualty" of the calls for change sweeping across the Arab world, the foreign secretary warns.

Parents face daughter murder case

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:06 AM PST

The parents of murdered Indian schoolgirl Aarushi Talwar, whose killing in 2008 shocked the country, are to face trial for her death.

Pakistan cabinet quits for revamp

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:31 AM PST

Pakistan's cabinet quits as part of plans to reduce the number of ministers by more than a third and slash government spending amid an economic crisis.

Russia to boost weapons on Kurils

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:15 AM PST

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev orders the deployment of more weapons on the Kuril islands in the Pacific Ocean, which are claimed by Japan.

Taiwan general 'spied for China'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 02:56 AM PST

Taiwan detains a senior general on suspicion of spying for China - the highest-ranking officer involved in alleged espionage in decades.

IMF 'downplayed' risks of crisis

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:19 AM PST

An inquiry into the IMF says that the agency downplayed the economic risks ahead of the financial crisis.

Nokia at crisis point, warns boss

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:12 AM PST

The new boss of Nokia warns staff that the company is at crisis point, having been squeezed by rivals such as Apple and Google.

'Parasitic' sugar traders blamed

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:40 AM PST

Recent volatility in the price of sugar is blamed on "parasitic" speculators by the body representing big sugar traders.

Robots to get their own internet

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 02:54 AM PST

Domestic robots could soon have their own version of the internet and Wikipedia to help them learn about the world.

Picasso painting sells for £25m

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 04:43 PM PST

A portrait of the muse who transformed painter Pablo Picasso's life is sold for £25.2m ($40.7m) at Sotheby's auction house in London.

Streisand to perform at Grammys

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:30 AM PST

Singer Barbra Streisand is to give a rare performance at this weekend's Grammy awards, organisers announce.

Film-maker Moore sues Weinsteins

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 02:30 AM PST

Film-maker Michael Moore takes legal action against Hollywood producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein, claiming he is owed millions in profits for 2004 documentary Fahrenheit 9/11.

UK government 'lazy' on organics

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:33 AM PST

The UK government needs to learn lessons from its European neighbours when it comes to promoting and supporting the organic sector, a report says.

Charles attacks climate sceptics

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:54 AM PST

The Prince of Wales says climate change sceptics are "corrosive" but urges environmentalists to work harder to sell their message.

Rainbow Warrior's farewell tour

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:43 AM PST

The flagship of environmental group Greenpeace, the Rainbow Warrior II, is in Hong Kong on its farewell tour to Asia.

Cancer deaths in Europe 'to fall'

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:28 PM PST

Experts are predicting a fall in overall cancer death rates for both men and women across Europe in 2011, based on current trends.

Botox 'little help' for migraines

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:51 AM PST

There is "limited evidence" for using the anti-wrinkle jab botox to treat chronic migraine, say researchers.

Prostate cancer 'gene test' hope

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 11:41 PM PST

Experts believe they can develop a genetic screening test that can tell doctors which men with prostate cancer need aggressive treatment.

Should graveyard wind chimes and plastic displays be banned?

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:27 AM PST

A council-run graveyard is trying to stop the spread of wind chimes and plastic windmills. But should you have the right to put whatever you want on your loved one's resting place?

Would you dig a toilet on your honeymoon?

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:13 PM PST

The modern honeymoon is synonymous with exotic indulgence, but some holidaying newlyweds are choosing something different.

VIDEO: Life for protesters in Tahrir Square

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:25 AM PST

Demonstrators have been gathering in Cairo for more than two weeks, with extensive organisation by protesters, making Tahrir Square "a city in itself".

VIDEO: Roadside bomb explodes in Iraq

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:06 AM PST

Three bombs have exploded in the northern Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 70, police say.

VIDEO: CCTV of 'polite robber' hold up in Seattle

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:05 AM PST

A 'polite robber' has been filmed holding up a petrol station in Seattle

VIDEO: Berlusconi: 'It's an embarrassment'

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:14 AM PST

Prosecutors in Italy have requested an immediate trial for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, over allegations that he paid for sex with a 17 year old girl and then used his influence to cover it up.

VIDEO: Being in love but separated by war

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 10:59 PM PST

An exhibition at the National Army Museum looks at the unique challenges war places on a relationship.

VIDEO: Treasury in Ivory Coast hit by fire

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 07:49 PM PST

Firefighters have succeeded in putting out a fire at the treasury in Abidjan, the main city in Ivory Coast.

VIDEO: Re-living The Beatles' Cavern debut

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 05:46 AM PST

The Beatles' first gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool was 50 years ago to the day.

VIDEO: Controversial Gaza photo exhibition

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:43 PM PST

An award-winning German photographer has been documenting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for more than two decades. The new images form part of an exhibition which is on in London.

Day in pictures

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:39 AM PST

A selection of striking images from around the world

E-mail, tweet, Google

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:51 AM PST

Divided Attention Disorder? Log off and read a book

Medical split

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 09:26 AM PST

Study highlights different views on breast cancer surgery

Fire and brimstone

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 01:24 AM PST

Is sulphur mining in a volcano the world's most dangerous job?

Urban push

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:31 AM PST

Walmart uses recession to gain footing in US cities

Disaster movies

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 02:03 AM PST

Venezuelan films inspired by devastating real-life landslides

Respect, please!

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:03 PM PST

Former pop star Toyah Willcox on the value of older women
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