Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Syria unrest 'has killed 60,000'

Syria unrest 'has killed 60,000'


Syria unrest 'has killed 60,000'

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:35 AM PST

More than 60,000 people have died since March 2011 in Syria, a sharp jump on other estimates, says the UN human rights commissioner.

Markets rally on US fiscal deal

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:53 AM PST

Markets in Europe gain after a short-term deal to stave off the so-called US fiscal cliff was reached, averting spending cuts and tax increases worth £370bn.

'Weight is healthy' study criticised

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:46 AM PST

A study which suggests being overweight can lead to a longer life has caused controversy among obesity experts.

Italy's Monti launches campaign

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:21 AM PST

Italy's caretaker Prime Minister, Mario Monti, promises to cut labour taxes in an interview seen as the launch of his election campaign.

Woman trapped in shop at new year

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:02 AM PST

While most people celebrated New Year's Eve with parties and fireworks one pensioner in France spent the night alone in a locked supermarket.

Delhi women march against rape

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:44 AM PST

Thousands of women take part in a rally in the Indian capital, Delhi, to protest against the recent gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student.

Burma military 'targeting rebels'

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:27 AM PST

Military aircraft have been targeting rebel areas in Burma's northern Kachin state over the last five days, video footage obtained by the BBC shows.

CAR rebels halt advance on Bangui

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 11:29 AM PST

Seleka rebels in the Central African Republic say they are halting their advance on the capital, Bangui, as neighbouring countries deploy troops.

Congress delays Sandy storm aid

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:17 AM PST

The US House will not vote on $60bn (£37bn) in aid for areas hit by storm Sandy, sparking anger among New York and New Jersey lawmakers.

Spain extradites Djindjic killer

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:26 AM PST

A Spanish court approves the extradition of Vladimir Milisavljevic one of 12 men convicted of killing Serbian ex-Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic.

Chinese 'pirate search engine' shuts

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:43 AM PST

A Chinese search engine which linked to pirated content is shut down after appearing on a US blacklist.

Paris Apple store hit by heist

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:32 AM PST

Up to one million euros worth of Apple products has been stolen from a central Paris Apple store.

VIDEO: Cattle rustling on the rise in Texas

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:41 AM PST

Recession and drought have led to an increase in cattle rustling in Texas. The BBC's Paul Adams joined up with a team of rangers to find out about the modern take on this classic Western crime.

VIDEO: Will Eurozone fare better in 2013?

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 01:05 AM PST

After a year of economic stagnation most people expect a tentative recovery in 2013.

VIDEO: 'Grey pound' is box office gold

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 11:17 PM PST

More films aimed at audiences aged over 60 are due to be released in 2013.

VIDEO: Dam eases oil reserve loss in Sudan

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 12:00 AM PST

The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan say that they are ready to compromise in order to reach an agreement at talks later this week.

VIDEO: Tech prophets: Appification and HTML5

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 04:05 PM PST

BBC News Website invites three experts to discuss the trends that will shape the technology landscape in 2013 and beyond.

VIDEO: China celebrates 'Shanghai Style'

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 09:57 AM PST

Hong Kong and Shanghai both held major events to mark the start of 2013 - featuring fireworks and music.

Avis buys car sharing firm Zipcar

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 08:54 AM PST

Global car hire group Avis Budget is to get into the fast-growing car sharing market by buying Zipcar for $500m.

WPP's Sorrell reignites tax row

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:13 AM PST

The amount of corporation tax companies pay is "a question of judgement", Sir Martin Sorrell, head of advertising group WPP, tells the BBC.

Ubuntu system comes to smartphones

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:17 AM PST

The Linux-based Ubuntu operating system is to work on smartphones, allowing users to run full-scale programs on handsets designed for Android.

Ground-breaking OLED TV on sale

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:25 AM PST

The first large OLED television, which promises higher image quality than LCD sets, goes on sale in South Korea.

Womack reveals Alzheimer's fears

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:31 AM PST

Soul veteran Bobby Womack speaks about having early signs of Alzheimer's disease, meaning he has trouble remembering songs and names.

UK album sales suffer 11.2% drop

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:39 AM PST

Overall UK album sales fall by 11.2% in 2012, according to the BPI, although digital album sales rise.

Deer numbers changing woodlands

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 07:19 PM PST

The increasing abundance of native roe deer appears to be having an impact on woodlands, a study suggests.

Arctic rig salvage effort delayed

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 02:57 AM PST

Attempts to rescue a Shell drill rig grounded off the Alaskan coast are delayed because of high seas and strong winds.

Booze calories 'too often ignored'

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 06:11 PM PST

People watching their weight should pay closer attention to how much alcohol they drink because of its calorie content, say experts.

Quitting smoking 'reduces anxiety'

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 06:35 PM PST

Smokers who successfully quit feel less anxious afterwards - despite the belief that smoking relieves stress, researchers say.

Chelsea trigger Ba release clause

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:39 AM PST

Chelsea trigger a release clause in Newcastle forward Demba Ba's contract and are set to negotiate terms with the player.

Author offers role to dog rescuer

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 09:14 AM PST

US author Dennis Lehane, who wrote Shutter Island and Mystic River, pledges to name a new character after the person who returns his missing pet dog.

Uganda 'dismisses gay play case'

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:34 AM PST

A court in Uganda throws out a case against UK theatre producer David Cecil, who was charged over a play about the condition of gay people, he tells the BBC.

S Korean singer in military row

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 04:24 AM PST

South Korean defence officials investigate whether pop star Rain broke military rules after photos of him meeting an actress surface.

Paris apartment fire kills five

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 07:21 AM PST

Two adults and three youngsters die in an apartment fire in Gennevilliers, a northern suburb of Paris.

Chavez 'conscious' says his deputy

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 07:53 PM PST

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a "delicate and complex situation" after a cancer operation in Cuba, his deputy says.

Obama praises 'fiscal cliff' deal

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:14 AM PST

President Barack Obama hails a deal reached in the US Congress to raise taxes on wealthy people and delay spending cuts.

Rail travellers hit by fare rises

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 03:51 AM PST

Above-inflation rail fare increases have come into force in England, Wales and Scotland amid claims that fares are going up three times faster than average earnings.

Man held over Thai beach shooting

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:11 AM PST

A man is arrested after a 22-year-old British tourist was shot dead in a bar in Thailand on New Year's Eve.

Two new arrests in abuse inquiry

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:46 AM PST

Two men in their 50s have been arrested on suspicion of sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police say.

Malala father given consulate job

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 11:12 AM PST

The father of Malala Yousafzai, who was treated in Birmingham after being shot by the Taliban, is given a job in the city.

Why do innocent people confess to crimes?

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 04:29 PM PST

Why in Japan do innocent people confess to crimes?

History's weirdest fad diets

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 04:39 PM PST

What is the weirdest fad diet ever tried?

Delhi rape victim's family: She was brave, full of life

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 04:51 AM PST

Delhi gang rape victim's family speaks to the BBC

Audio slideshow: Exploring Africa

Posted: 28 Dec 2012 12:34 AM PST

The filming of the BBC's new lavish wildlife series

'Confusion' over how active we should be

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 08:46 PM PST

The confusion over how active we should be

Inside Nigeria's secret gay club

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 05:23 AM PST

Fear inside one of Nigeria's few gay clubs

Day in pictures: 2 January 2012

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 10:18 AM PST

Twenty four hours of news photos from around the world

Paying with 'kisses' in Brazil

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 01:05 AM PST

How Brazil's alternative currencies are changing lives

BBC Sound of 2013: Angel Haze

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 11:16 PM PST

Hotly tipped rapper Angel Haze on overcoming her troubled youth

Cliffhanger: Still hanging

Posted: 02 Jan 2013 06:15 AM PST

Fiscal disaster looms for US, writes Stephanie Flanders

Shoving the battle down the road

Posted: 01 Jan 2013 09:53 PM PST

Obama has the stomach to fight for his agenda, says Mark Mardell

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