Saturday, July 28, 2012

Syria forces launch Aleppo attack

Syria forces launch Aleppo attack


Syria forces launch Aleppo attack

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 10:28 AM PDT

Syrian forces use mortars and helicopters in a day-long assault on Aleppo, where a BBC journalist sees families fleeing and rebel fighters killed.

Britain's Cavendish misses gold

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 10:35 AM PDT

Team GB's hopes of a golden start on day one are dashed and an inquiry into empty seats is opened as the Olympic games begin in London.

China project axed after protest

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 04:12 AM PDT

Chinese officials say an industrial waste water pipeline project in the city of Qidong is to be scrapped after a protest over pollution.

Thousands flee Ethiopia clashes

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:29 AM PDT

Deadly clashes between two communities in southern Ethiopia cause 20,000 people to flee across the border into Kenya, the Red Cross says.

Shevchenko announces retirement

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:43 AM PDT

Former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko announces he has retired from football in order to pursue a career in politics.

Ebola outbreak in Uganda kills 13

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 11:14 AM PDT

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in western Uganda kills at least 13 people and infects a further seven.

Polish hikers killed by lightning

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:45 AM PDT

The bodies of four hikers reported missing in the mountains of southern Poland are found at the bottom of a ravine after a violent storm.

Aurora gunman 'saw psychiatrist'

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 06:05 PM PDT

The suspect in the Colorado cinema shooting was being treated by a psychiatrist at the university where he studied, according to court records.

N Korea floods 'kill 88 in July'

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 09:34 AM PDT

North Korean state media says 88 people were killed and more than 100 injured in floods over the month of July.

UK will keep AAA rating, S&P says

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 11:28 PM PDT

The UK will hold on to its top AAA credit rating, the Standard & Poor's agency says.

VIDEO: The opening ceremony in pictures

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 06:43 PM PDT

A look at the highlights from the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

VIDEO: Queen visits Orbit sculpture

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:28 AM PDT

The Queen has been taking in the views of the Olympic Park from the top of London's orbit tower.

VIDEO: Street art and the Olympic legacy

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:58 AM PDT

The Olympics have drawn the world's focus to the East End of London. But while most of the attention will be on the events, visitors may be surprised by a creative urban community and the many examples of street art surrounding the games.

Homemade tech at Mini Maker Faire

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 04:13 PM PDT

Giant versions of well-known family games such as Kerplunk, Operation and Connect 4 feature at a celebration of home hackery in Manchester.

UN calls for Burma abuses inquiry

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 09:44 PM PDT

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay calls for an independent investigation following claims of abuses by security forces in Burma's Rakhine state.

Russia denies overseas base plans

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 12:25 PM PDT

Russia's Defence Ministry denies media reports that Moscow is planning to set up its first new overseas navy bases since the end of the Soviet Union 1991.

Cuba says speed caused Paya crash

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:24 PM PDT

The Cuban Interior Ministry releases a statement blaming driver error for the accident which caused the death of dissident Oswaldo Paya.

Heavily armed 'joker' held in US

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 03:09 PM PDT

A heavily armed man who called himself a "joker" has been arrested after threatening his employer in the US state of Maryland, police say.

Legionnaires' case patient dies

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 07:30 AM PDT

A patient dies after contracting Legionnaires' disease in Stoke-on-Trent where a total of 16 cases have been confirmed.

Corrie actor Hughes dies aged 68

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 11:12 AM PDT

Coronation Street and Keeping up Appearances actor Geoffrey Hughes has dies after a long battle with cancer, his agent says.

Police held in corruption probe

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Two police officers are arrested and released on bail following an investigation into alleged corruption in Cookstown, County Tyrone.

Children 'at risk' in new system

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 04:11 PM PDT

Some of England's most vulnerable children may lose out under planned changes to the child protection system, a new campaign group argues.

In pictures: Olympic opening ceremony

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 09:49 PM PDT

London 2012 launches

Week in pictures: 21-27 July 2012

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 10:04 AM PDT

News photos: 21-27 July 2012

Summer camp survival lessons

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 05:40 PM PDT

Survival lessons learnt at US summer camp

A home from home: Five planets that could host life

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 05:51 PM PDT

The most likely places in the universe to find alien life

Peru president marks tricky first year

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 07:34 PM PDT

Tricky first year for Peru's President Humala

France's Jewish deportation documented

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 05:55 PM PDT

Police files shed light on fate of Jews in WWII France

South Africa's corruption crusader

Posted: 27 Jul 2012 07:01 PM PDT

How Thuli Madonsela became South Africa's biggest 'tell-tale'

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