Sunday, January 1, 2012

Arab body urges Syria mission end

Arab body urges Syria mission end

Arab body urges Syria mission end

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 10:32 AM PST

An advisory body to the Arab League calls for the organisation's monitors to be withdrawn from Syria because of the continuing crackdown on protests.

Europe leaders warn of grim 2012

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 01:41 AM PST

European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, warn of more hardship and sacrifices in 2012 as the eurozone wrestles with a debt crisis.

'More troops' to South Sudan town

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 09:59 AM PST

South Sudan's government says it is sending more troops and police to the town of Pibor, the scene of an outbreak of ethnic violence.

Iran 'tests medium-range missile'

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 02:16 AM PST

Iran has test-fired a medium-range missile during military exercises in the Gulf, state media report, amid rising tensions over its nuclear programme.

Japanese cult fugitive surrenders

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 03:48 AM PST

A former member of Japan's Aum Shinrikyo cult, which carried out the deadly 1995 Tokyo subway attack, hands himself in after nearly 17 years.

Chile fire suspect 'a scapegoat'

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 06:24 AM PST

The family of an Israeli tourist accused of starting a massive forest fire in Chile say the authorities are making him a scapegoat.

Nigeria to remove fuel subsidies

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 10:10 AM PST

The Nigerian authorities announce the start of a controversial plan to scrap fuel subsidies - which is expected to push up petrol prices.

Duke applauded on walk to church

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 05:08 AM PST

The Duke of Edinburgh is applauded by spectators as he walks to a New Year's Day church service, days after receiving heart treatment in hospital.

Argentina governor shot in head

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 08:36 AM PST

A provincial governor in Argentina dies of a gunshot to the head while celebrating the new year with his wife.

Biker killed as Dakar rally opens

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 09:14 AM PST

Argentine motorcyclist Jorge Martinez Boero is killed in an accident on the opening day of the Dakar Rally in western Argentina.

Merkel and Sarkozy in YouTube hit

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 04:21 AM PST

A reworking of the cult German New Year sketch Dinner For One, featuring Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, is a hit on YouTube.

VIDEO: Fireworks welcome in 2012

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:25 AM PST

Revellers around the world are celebrating the end of 2011 and starting to see in 2012.

VIDEO: Arson alert in LA after attacks

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:13 PM PST

Police and the fire department in Los Angeles are on high alert as a spate of arson attacks.

VIDEO: Istanbul concern at quake threat

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 02:30 AM PST

Istanbul in Turkey is preparing for the big earthquake that may hit the city one day, because it lies on several major fault lines.

VIDEO: Iran 'test-fires missile' in Gulf

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 03:08 AM PST

Iran has successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile during military exercises in the Gulf, the official Irna news agency reports.

VIDEO: From City worker to relief worker

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 02:20 AM PST

One British man, Jamie El Banna, describes how he set up a relief centre in Japan following the country's devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.

VIDEO: London 2012 event-fixers targeted

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 02:47 AM PST

Olympics organisers are to set up a dedicated intelligence unit to target betting syndicates at the London Games.

VIDEO: Nigeria's president declares emergency

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:47 PM PST

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency in areas targeted by Islamist militants, who killed dozens on Christmas Day.

Iran condemns US bank sanctions

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 07:38 AM PST

Iran's President Ahmadinejad lashes out at new US financial sanctions, saying Tehran's central bank has the strength to deal with foreign plots.

Order of Merit award for Hockney

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 05:52 AM PST

British artist David Hockney is appointed a member of the Order of Merit by the Queen - despite turning down a knighthood in 1990.

Child sex case soap star cleared

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 07:03 AM PST

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell is cleared of child sex allegations.

Sunderland 1-0 Man City

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 08:56 AM PST

Ji Dong-won's injury-time winner earns Sunderland a dramatic victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City.

West Brom 0-1 Everton

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 07:49 AM PST

Victor Anichebe scores his first goal in 22 months as Everton snatch a late victory at The Hawthorns.

N Korea urges Kim Jong-un loyalty

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 12:09 AM PST

North Korea calls on the country to defend the new leader, Kim Jong-un, to the death, in a New Year's message released by state media.

Obama signs Iran sanctions bill

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 02:49 PM PST

President Obama signs into law a defence bill including tough new US sanctions against Iran, while expressing concerns about other provisions.

Council sub-lets 'to be outlawed'

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 07:17 AM PST

Plans to make it a criminal offence for council tenants to sub-let their homes are to be unveiled by the government.

New year parade for a 'big year'

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 10:04 AM PST

London's New Year's Day parade launches a "thrilling" year that will see both the Olympics and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated in the city, organisers say.

Afghan blast soldier named by MoD

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 08:57 AM PST

A soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Friday is named as Pte John King, 19, from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment.

Archbishop appeal over UK youth

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 01:38 AM PST

The Archbishop of Canterbury uses his new year message to urge the public not to give up on young people, despite the "horrific" scenes of the summer riots.

The ups and downs of living with a gorilla

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 04:50 PM PST

French family discover ups and downs of living with a gorilla

Dazzling in an age of austerity

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 05:56 AM PST

When the state controlled what clothes were like

A science news preview of 2012

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 02:30 AM PST

What scientific discoveries lie just around the corner?

Mexico's drugs war: Lessons and challenges

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:08 PM PST

Mexico's drugs war as nation enters election year

In pictures: Chile's wildfire

Posted: 01 Jan 2012 07:30 AM PST

Firefighters struggle with blaze at famed Chile national park

Istanbul prepares for major earthquake

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 05:57 PM PST

How prepared is Turkey for a major earthquake?

Is Obama doomed in 2012?

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:17 PM PST

Mark Mardell looks at US president's election chances in 2012

BBC Sound Of... hits and misses

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:09 PM PST

The artists who have appeared on the BBC Sound Of... lists
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