Sunday, December 9, 2012

Egypt opposition shuns Morsi move

Egypt opposition shuns Morsi move


Egypt opposition shuns Morsi move

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 11:05 AM PST

Opposition leaders in Egypt reject President Morsi's attempted compromise that involved pressing ahead with a constitutional referendum.

Kate hoax station orders review

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 06:14 AM PST

The Australian radio station at the centre of the UK royal hospital hoax death says it is going to review its broadcasting practices.

Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore dies

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:06 AM PST

Astronomer, broadcaster and author Sir Patrick Moore has died at his home at the age of 89, his friends say.

Somali militants lose key town

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 04:41 AM PST

Somali troops and African Union forces have captured the strategic town of Jowhar from the Islamist militant group, al-Shabab, reports say.

Mandela 'looks well' in hospital

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 03:48 AM PST

Nelson Mandela has been visited in hospital by South African President Jacob Zuma, who said the former leader "looks well after a restful night".

Ghana party alleges vote fraud

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 09:24 AM PST

Ghana's main opposition party accuses its rivals of conspiring with election officials to fix the result of Friday's presidential vote.

Monk held for inciting immolation

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:53 AM PST

China arrests a monk for inciting self-immolations and working for exiled activists, after a legal ruling increased punishments for such offences.

South Sudan army kills protesters

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 09:09 AM PST

The South Sudanese army killed 10 people when it fired on demonstrators angry at the relocation of a state capital, UN officials say.

Many still missing in Philippines

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:17 AM PST

The number of people missing after Typhoon Bopha swept through the Philippines rises sharply.

Ferdinand injured by thrown coin

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 09:01 AM PST

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand is left with a head wound after appearing to be hit by a coin during the Manchester derby.

China reports strong economy data

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 03:49 AM PST

China's economic growth rate may be gathering pace again, as the government releases strong industrial output and retail sales figures.

Romania votes for new parliament

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:11 PM PST

Voting begins in parliamentary elections in Romania, with Prime Minister Victor Ponta hoping to win a new term.

VIDEO: Rubber bullets and tear gas at protests

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:32 AM PST

Police in Bangladesh have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up opposition activists attempting to enforce a road block across the country.

VIDEO: Rwanda's new treasures for tourists

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:41 AM PST

Rwanda's tourist industry is trying to widen the county's appeal to visitors with new locations on the tourist trail.

VIDEO: Giant Stollen cake on parade

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 06:08 PM PST

Three tonnes of Christmas cake has been paraded through the German city of Dresden on the back of a horse-drawn carriage, to celebrate Stollenfest.

VIDEO: Sir Patrick Moore dies aged 89

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:19 AM PST

British astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore has died, aged 89, his friends and colleagues have said.

VIDEO: Chavez says he needs cancer surgery

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:28 AM PST

The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has said his cancer is back.

VIDEO: Mandela looks well, says Zuma

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:48 AM PST

South African President Jacob Zuma has visited Nelson Mandela in hospital and says he "looks well after a restful night", Mr Zuma's spokesperson said.

UK tax warning to multinationals

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 05:18 AM PST

Danny Alexander tells multinational firms that paying UK tax is an obligation, not "a voluntary choice" they can make to please their customers.

Man City 2-3 Man Utd

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 08:12 AM PST

Robin van Persie's injury-time winner moves Manchester United six points ahead of neighbours City at the top of the table.

West Ham 2-3 Liverpool

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 10:28 AM PST

Liverpool score two goals in three second-half minutes as they fight back from 2-1 down to beat West Ham.

Anti-China protests in Vietnam

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:28 PM PST

Rare anti-Chinese protests take place in Vietnam, before being quickly dispersed by police, amid growing tensions over disputed territorial waters.

Italy PM Monti plans to resign

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:28 PM PST

Italian PM Mario Monti says he plans to resign after Silvio Berlusconi's PDL party withdrew its support for the government.

Hugo Chavez needs cancer surgery

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 01:08 AM PST

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez says he is to return to Cuba for more cancer surgery, and has spoken for the first time about a possible successor.

Senior Tories back gay marriage

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 06:07 AM PST

Senior Conservative MPs and peers. back a campaign to allow religious bodies to conduct gay marriages - but not compelling them to do so.

MP in nursing compassion campaign

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 03:50 AM PST

An MP who said her late husband died "like a battery hen" in hospital says she will start a campaign for greater compassion and care in nursing.

Bar raid over whale skin cocktail

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 09:47 AM PST

An east London cocktail bar which sold a drink called Moby Dick infused with dried whale skin is raided by police.

How to boost GDP stats by 60%

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:31 PM PST

How one country's GDP stats jumped 60% overnight

A day in the life of an olive oil virgin

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:36 PM PST

My first time picking and pressing olives in the hills above Verona

Damascus - a tale of two cities

Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:48 AM PST

Jeremy Bowen finds Damascus centre a far cry from the suburbs

Hamas displays united front at Gaza rally

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 06:25 PM PST

Hamas rallies the faithful at massive Gaza gathering

Catalonia's place in Spain

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:44 PM PST

How Catalonia's dispute with Spain was reignited

Why taste is all in the senses

Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:46 PM PST

Why are some people sensitive supertasters?

Which comes first - trust or trustworthiness?

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 09:30 AM PST

Why do we trust some people more than others?

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