Sunday, April 24, 2011

Yemen president defiant over exit

Yemen president defiant over exit

Yemen president defiant over exit

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:52 AM PDT

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh says any transition must be done in a constitutional manner, and power should not be handed to protesters.

'No let-up' in Misrata fighting

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:28 AM PDT

Libyan rebels in Misrata say pro-Gaddafi forces have been bombarding the city again despite announcing a halt to fighting.

China detains Protestant devotees

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 08:30 AM PDT

Chinese police detain at least 20 worshippers from an unregistered Protestant church, amid a widespread stifling of dissent.

Indian guru Satya Sai Baba dies

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:00 AM PDT

One of India's most revered spiritual leaders, Sri Satya Sai Baba, who had millions of followers worldwide, dies in hospital, aged 84.

South Sudan clashes leave 57 dead

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 07:12 AM PDT

At least 57 people have been killed in fighting between government forces and a rebel militia in South Sudan, officials say.

'New deaths' as Syria cracks down

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:06 AM PDT

Security forces in northern Syria reportedly kill three people and injure several, two days after the worst bloodshed since unrest began.

Israeli killed in Nablus shooting

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 05:13 AM PDT

An Israeli has been shot dead, reportedly by a Palestinian policeman, near the shrine of Joseph's Tomb in the West Bank

UN calls for Thai-Cambodia truce

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 08:48 PM PDT

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls on Cambodia and Thailand to declare a ceasefire, as border clashes erupt for a third day.

Injuries in Baghdad church blast

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:36 AM PDT

At least four people are injured after a bomb explodes outside the entrance of a Catholic church in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Chile rescue after US phone call

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Two tourists are rescued from a Chilean mountain after they managed to send a message to a US emergency centre, which then alerted local authorities.

Bahrain prince to miss wedding

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:55 AM PDT

The Crown Prince of Bahrain says he will not attend Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding because of ongoing unrest in the Gulf kingdom.

New York cabbie picks up fare of a lifetime - to LA!

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 04:44 PM PDT

A New York taxi driver picks up the fare of a lifetime - $5,000 (£3,000) to drive two friends across the US to California.

Bolton 2-1 Arsenal

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:56 AM PDT

Arsenal's Premier League title challenge is all but over after they are beaten by a poignant last-minute Tamir Cohen header at Bolton.

Rangers 0-0 Celtic

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 06:36 AM PDT

Allan McGregor's penalty save keeps the Scottish title in the balance as Rangers and Celtic draw a blank at Ibrox.

Nadal seals sixth Barcelona crown

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:22 AM PDT

World number one Rafael Nadal beats fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-2 6-4 in the Barcelona Open final.

Huhne anger over Tory AV claims

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 11:15 AM PDT

Senior Liberal Democrat minister Chris Huhne threatens legal action over "untruths" told by Conservatives opposed to the Alternative Vote system.

Focus on happiness - archbishop

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 06:10 AM PDT

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams says material prosperity without communal fulfilment or stability is an "empty thing".

UK steps up 'quit Syria' warnings

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 07:28 AM PDT

The Foreign Office advises Britons to leave Syria unless they have a "pressing need to remain", because of a "rapidly deteriorating" situation.

'No confidence' on Gove policies

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:08 AM PDT

The NASUWT teachers' union passes a motion saying it has "no confidence" in government policies for education in England.

Murder pair's family 'devastated'

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:11 AM PDT

The family of an elderly couple found dead in Wolverhampton say they are devastated at their killing.

Busby son 'disgusted' at TV film

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 08:21 AM PDT

The son of Manchester United legend Sir Matt Busby criticises a television drama about the Munich air disaster.

Easter push for Holyrood election

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 05:31 AM PDT

Politicians hit the campaign trail on Easter Sunday in the race for votes in the Scottish Parliament elections on 5 May.

Nine arrested at Old Firm clash

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:32 AM PDT

Nine people are arrested at the Rangers-Celtic game as extra police are deployed in efforts to prevent disorder surrounding the Old Firm clash.

Three held after man is shot dead

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:55 AM PDT

A 36-year-old man has been shot dead in Kilkeel, County Down.

Candidate quizzed on 'harassment'

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 06:33 AM PDT

A Liberal Democrat candidate in the Welsh assembly election is investigated by police over allegations of harassment of aides to the local Labour MP.

Smoke billows from estate blaze

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:04 AM PDT

Firefighters tackle a blaze in building material at an industrial estate on the outskirts of Bridgend.

Brazil hit by deadly landslides

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 06:24 PM PDT

Landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 10 people in southern Brazil, officials say.

Messi reaches landmark goal tally

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 03:20 PM PDT

Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score 50 goals in a Spanish season as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0.

Children suffer in Somali drought

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:46 AM PDT

Children in Somalia are suffering some of the highest malnutrition rates in the world, says the United Nations, following years of drought.

Spanish journalist held in Libya

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 06:03 AM PDT

A Spanish photojournalist detained by forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi telephones his parents from a military prison in Tripoli.

Police arrest Puglia 'mafia boss'

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 02:02 PM PDT

The suspected head of an organised crime group based in the southern region of Puglia has been arrested, Italian police say.

Crackdown in Bahrain criticised

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:43 AM PDT

Human rights groups express growing concern about a a climate of increasing fear amid a security crackdown in Bahrain.

Sri Lankan ministers in IPL row

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 07:58 AM PDT

Sri Lanka's former sport minister denies claims that he made a 10-year-deal allowing the country's cricketers to play in the Indian Premier League, at the expense of the national team.

Sony's 'father of CD' dies at 81

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 11:56 AM PDT

The former president and chairman of Sony, Norio Ohga, who was credited with developing the compact disc, dies aged 81.

Lasers could replace spark plugs

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 05:36 PM PDT

Small lasers capable of igniting a fuel/air mixture more efficiently, resulting in less pollution, are demonstrated at a conference in the United States.

Doctor Who opener watched by 6.5m

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 08:19 AM PDT

The first episode in the new series of Doctor Who was watched by an average audience of 6.5 million viewers, according to overnight viewing figures.

Sheen 'crucified' in Passion play

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:53 AM PDT

Hollywood actor Michael Sheen performs a "crucifixion" scene in Port Talbot as the grand finale to his 72-hour performance of The Passion.

Syria: Forces shoot at mourners

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 01:54 PM PDT

Eyewitnesses describe violence in Syria as security forces open fire at mourners at funerals for those killed in Friday's anti-government protests.

VIDEO: Pope urges peace in Easter blessing

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:10 AM PDT

The Pope urges diplomacy and dialogue to bring an end to the conflict in Libya in his traditional Easter Sunday blessing.

VIDEO: Moment big tornado 'blew out' US airport

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:30 AM PDT

CCTV footage has been released of the moment a tornado swept through the main airport in the US state of Missouri.

VIDEO: New York's rat population boom

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 01:54 AM PDT

Politicians in New York say the endemic rat population in New York is now getting out of control.

VIDEO: Blooming lovely ... but hold your nose

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 08:44 PM PDT

A rare plant that has the distinct smell of rotting flesh is attracting large crowds in Switzerland.

VIDEO: Tech to track the royal wedding

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 10:56 PM PDT

Royal tweets and a people's video album on YouTube are among the hi-tech ways to take part in the ceremony

VIDEO: Yemeni president: 'Protests are a coup'

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 06:29 AM PDT

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh describes protests against him as an attempted coup

VIDEO: Saleh accepts plan to transfer power

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 08:43 PM PDT

After months of street protests against his leadership, the President of Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, has accepted a plan put forward by the Gulf Arab states for him to hand over power.

VIDEO: Bicycles help protect Zimbabwe's girls

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 08:43 PM PDT

In rural Zimbabwe, many young girls have to walk miles through the bush to school each day, running the risk of falling victim to sexual abuse and prostitution.

In pictures

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 10:05 AM PDT

Christians around the world mark Easter Sunday

Indian enigma

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 10:03 PM PDT

Guru who inspired passionately conflicting emotions

Pinhole picture

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 05:47 PM PDT

Put down your digital camera and get back to basics

Monk brains

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 06:13 PM PDT

Scanning meditation may reveal the science of tranquility

Turning a page

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 05:54 PM PDT

How will a new minister change Egypt's foreign policy?

New highs

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 06:19 AM PDT

Russian high jumper Ivan Ukhov relaunches career

Love thy neighbour

Posted: 23 Apr 2011 03:48 AM PDT

Does 'apartment culture' make the French more considerate citizens?
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