Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Voters back Egyptian constitution

Voters back Egyptian constitution

Voters back Egyptian constitution

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 10:48 AM PST

Nearly two-thirds of voters in an Egyptian referendum held in two stages support a proposed new constitution, the election commission announces.

Pope in Christmas plea on Syria

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 05:56 AM PST

The Pope calls for a political solution to the conflict in Syria during his Christmas message, delivered to thousands of pilgrims at the Vatican.

US firefighter gunman 'left note'

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 10:58 AM PST

A man alleged to have lured two US volunteer firefighters to their deaths in New York state left a long note outlining his plans, police say.

Sick Mandela 'in good spirits'

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 02:52 AM PST

Nelson Mandela is in good spirits and doctors are happy with his progress, says President Zuma after visiting the former leader in hospital.

Pakistan edge India in T20 opener

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 08:53 AM PST

Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik guide Pakistan to a five-wicket win over India in the first Twenty20 International in Bangalore.

Kazakhstan plane crash 'kills 27'

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 09:22 AM PST

A military plane said to be carrying the acting head of Kazakhstan's border security service crashes, killing all 27 people on board, reports say.

Iran 'fends off new cyber attack'

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 07:19 AM PST

A power plant in southern Iran is targeted by the Stuxnet computer worm but the cyber attack is rebuffed, an Iranian official says.

Gunmen kill Nigerian Christians

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 11:14 AM PST

Gunmen in north Nigeria kill at least six Christians in Yobe state, the army and local officials say, following similar violence last Christmas.

Two killed in Burma crash landing

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 07:13 AM PST

A plane carrying more than 60 passengers, including many foreigners, crash-lands in Burma, killing a passenger and a motorcyclist.

Queen hails 'army of volunteers'

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 07:54 AM PST

The Queen praises the "army of volunteers" who helped with the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and Paralympics, in her first 3D Christmas message.

China school pupils rammed by car

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 02:01 AM PST

A Chinese man has rammed his car into a group of schoolchildren and attempted to set off an explosion, state media say.

US actor Jack Klugman dies at 90

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 01:34 AM PST

US actor Jack Klugman, who starred in the 1970s hit TV series The Odd Couple and Quincy M.E., dies at the age of 90.

VIDEO: Notre Dame celebrates 850 years

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 08:59 PM PST

Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is due to celebrate its 850th anniversary, with the start of a year-long festival.

VIDEO: US actor Jack Klugman dies at 90

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 02:34 AM PST

One of the most recognisable American TV actors of recent decades, Jack Klugman, who played Quincy M.E., has died in Los Angeles at the age of 90.

VIDEO: Rain fails to dampen seasonal fun

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 09:16 AM PST

Christmas Day has been celebrated across the globe in a variety of different ways, with rain in Australia and the UK failing to deter some seasonal traditions.

VIDEO: Georgia PM's rapper son releases album

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 05:28 PM PST

Bera Ivanishvili, the son of Georgia's new prime minister, is making his voice heard as a rapper with the release of a debut album.

Polar bear row splits campaigners

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:24 PM PST

Wildlife campaign groups are at odds over a new attempt to ban the global trade in polar bear parts.

Simple eye scan can reveal MS damage

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:27 PM PST

A simple eye test may offer a fast and easy way to monitor patients with multiple sclerosis, experts believe.

Captain Clarke doubtful for Test

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 11:22 AM PST

Australia captain Michael Clarke is struggling to be fit for the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka because of a hamstring injury.

Busy Boxing Day for football fans

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 11:31 PM PST

Manchester United host Newcastle on an action packed Boxing Day, while rock bottom Reading hope for a win at Swansea.

Kabul police killer 'is Iranian'

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 06:08 AM PST

A female officer who killed a US civilian aide at the police headquarters in Kabul is an Iranian national, Afghan authorities say.

Five die in Ukraine chopper crash

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 11:22 AM PST

A Ukrainian helicopter belonging to the interior ministry crashes in the centre of the country, killing all five people on board, officials say.

Chavez 'improves' after surgery

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 09:06 PM PST

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has improved after a cancer operation and has started walking and exercising, his deputy says.

'Lost tribe' settles in Israel

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 02:12 AM PST

About 50 members of the Indian Bnei Menashe tribe, said to be lost descendants of ancient Israelites, move to Israel as a visa ban is lifted.

M6 crash kills two boys and woman

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 10:12 AM PST

Two boys aged four and 10 and a woman are killed, and two other women are seriously injured in a crash on the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 in Staffordshire.

Archbishop attacks gay marriage

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 05:23 AM PST

The leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales Archbishop Vincent Nichols says the government's plans for gay marriage are a "shambles".

UK troops enjoy Christmas lunch

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 07:44 AM PST

All British service personnel serving in Afghanistan get a traditional Christmas lunch after a major logistical effort by the military.

Christmas flood risk set to stay

Posted: 25 Dec 2012 08:24 AM PST

Rain bands will continue to sweep across the UK until at least Friday, with flood warnings remaining in force over the Christmas period, forecasters say.

Remembering the Christmas bombing of Hanoi

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 03:57 PM PST

The massive US assault that may have helped end the Vietnam war

Has 3D film-making had its day?

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:31 PM PST

Why some say 3D film-making has had its day

Paris Notre Dame cathedral turns 850

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:20 PM PST

Notre Dame gets loving care for 850th birthday

Syria: An attempt to live a normal life

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 11:25 AM PST

One Syrian's account of daily life during the conflict

Father Christmas off air in Uzbekistan

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:09 PM PST

Father Christmas taken off air in Uzbekistan

Why kindness can help businesses grow

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:35 PM PST

Why good deeds pay in the naughty world of business

VIDEO: Rwandans' new love for cricket

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 03:55 PM PST

How Rwanda's refugees brought the game back home

Your 2012 highlights in pictures

Posted: 21 Dec 2012 01:06 AM PST

Send us a drawing of what was important to you

Africa and China: Workers face clash of cultures

Posted: 24 Dec 2012 04:14 PM PST

Do Africans and Chinese understand each other?
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