Thursday, October 7, 2010

Hungarian sludge reaches Danube

Hungarian sludge reaches Danube


Hungarian sludge reaches Danube

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:45 AM PDT

Red sludge from Monday's spill at an industrial plant in western Hungary reaches the River Danube after killing all fish in one river, officials say.

Deadly blasts hit Karachi shrine

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:21 AM PDT

Nine people are killed in two suspected suicide blasts at a Sufi shrine in the Pakistani city of Karachi, say officials.

Vargas Llosa wins Nobel Prize

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:10 AM PDT

Peruvian writer, journalist and one-time presidential hopeful Mario Vargas Llosa has been awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature.

Canadian pilot to admit murders

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:16 AM PDT

The commander of Canada's largest air force base is to plead guilty to the murder of two women and the sexual assault of two others, his lawyer says.

'Mobiles for millions of women'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:02 AM PDT

An initiative championed by Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair proposes to supply 150 million women with mobile phone access.

Somali peace force 'gains ground'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:27 AM PDT

The African Union says its troops are now in control of more than 40% of the Somali capital, as splits are reported in the main Islamist group.

Pakistan condemns US drone attacks

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:22 AM PDT

Pakistan urges the US to stop drone strikes as trucks carrying Nato supplies come under attack while stranded on the closed Afghan border.

Kenya school sex abuse revealed

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:58 AM PDT

More than 1,000 teachers have been sacked in Kenya for sexually abusing girls over the past two years, the Kenyan authorities say.

India condemns 'racist' TV host

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:25 AM PDT

India condemns "racist and bigoted" remarks by a New Zealand TV presenter who made fun of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's surname.

Desmond Tutu ends public career

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:56 AM PDT

Anti-apartheid figurehead Archbishop Desmond Tutu is retiring from public life, as he reaches his 79th birthday.

Pool probe as Games swimmers fall ill

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:49 AM PDT

Commonwealth Games officials are to investigate whether the quality of the water in the practice pool is causing illness among the swimmers.

Rare Roman helmet sells in UK for £2m

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT

A bid by a Cumbrian museum to buy a rare Roman helmet fails - after an anonymous phone bidder bought it for £2m

Law makes Cuba shirt an essential

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:14 AM PDT

Cuban law has made the loose-fitting guayabera shirt, a common fashion choice in the region, the country's official formal dress garment.

Hicks set to fight Liverpool sale

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:03 AM PDT

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks tells BBC Sport he will fight the £300m sale of the club in the High Court.

Pakistan to delay naming captain

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:53 AM PDT

Pakistan name a 15-man squad for their limited-overs series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates - but not a captain.

'Pay more' into public pensions

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:13 AM PDT

Members of public sector pension schemes should pay higher contributions, says an independent commission led by Lord Hutton.

Siege barrister lawfully killed

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:21 AM PDT

A barrister shot by police marksmen following a five-hour stand-off in west London was lawfully killed, a jury says.

UK house prices 'see 3.6% fall'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:09 AM PDT

House prices fell by 3.6% in September compared with the previous month, according to the latest figures from the Halifax.

Devolved leaders oppose UK cuts

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:06 AM PDT

The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland unite to condemn UK government spending plans as "too fast and too deep".

Ex-partner admits nurse's murder

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:31 AM PDT

A man admits stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death outside the hospital where she worked, to evade charges of raping her.

Lorry boss rejects 'smelly' slur

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:14 AM PDT

A cruise company chairman who said some ferry passengers were "semi-lager louts" and lorry drivers "smell of body odour" is criticised.

Video shown of 'Sheridan mistake'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:45 AM PDT

A court is shown video footage in which Tommy Sheridan allegedly admits a "mistake" over a swingers club admission.

Immigration appeal over Gamu visa

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:50 AM PDT

The lawyer for X Factor entrant Gamu Nhengu confirms she will appeal against the decision to send her back to Zimbabwe.

PSNI launch dissident operation

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:37 AM PDT

The PSNI are to launch a major security operation against dissident republicans over the next number of days, a senior officer has announced.

Woman dies, five injured in crash

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:18 AM PDT

A woman has died and five other people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic accident in Whiteabbey, County Antrim.

Wales Audit Office £1m black hole

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:22 AM PDT

The Wales Audit Office (WAO) has uncovered a black hole in its accounts of more than £1m and admitted it has been breaching financial rules since 2005.

Quinnell loses sight in left eye

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:53 AM PDT

Scarlets forward Gavin Quinnell loses the use of his left eye following an incident in Llanelli's defeat on Saturday.

White House rejects oil criticism

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:55 AM PDT

The White House rejects criticism of the way it handled the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from the commission investigating it.

FBI seizes Lennon fingerprint set

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:32 AM PDT

A set of John Lennon's fingerprints taken when he applied for US residence is confiscated by the FBI from a New York memorabilia dealer.

UN's Haiti quake camps condemned

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:45 AM PDT

Camps for Haitians displaced by January's earthquake are descending into squalor and near-anarchy, a report says - and the UN must take much of the blame.

Ecuador police suspects detained

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 06:08 PM PDT

More than 40 police officers are detained in Ecuador in connection with last week's revolt against President Rafael Correa.

Guinea poll chief taken to court

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:05 AM PDT

The party of one of Guinea's presidential candidates is taking the new electoral chief to court, threatening a further delay to a presidential run-off.

Two dead in Nigeria 'sect raids'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 04:01 AM PDT

Two people are shot dead in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri in the latest attacks blamed on the Boko Haram sect.

French court passes ban on veil

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 09:42 AM PDT

France's constitutional court approves the law set to ban wearing the Islamic full veil in public.

Russia to repay Iran for missiles

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:11 AM PDT

The Kremlin formally bans the sale of S-300 air defence missile systems to Iran three months after new UN sanctions.

Israeli PM supports Jewish oath

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:28 AM PDT

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu re-introduces a controversial proposal to require new citizens to take an oath of loyalty to the Jewish state.

Iran's president thanks the Pope

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 04:18 AM PDT

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad thanks Pope Benedict for criticising a US pastor's threat to burn copies of the Koran.

Afghan Peace Council begins work

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:35 AM PDT

The Afghan president opens the first session of the High Peace Council, the body recently set up to start a dialogue with the Taliban.

India to buy Russian fighter jets

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:29 AM PDT

India is to buy 250 to 300 advanced stealth fighter jets from Russia over the next 10 years, Defence Minister AK Antony says.

Anti-whaling boat 'was scuttled'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 12:03 AM PDT

An ex-member of direct action anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd alleges it ordered its own boat to be scuttled to gain public sympathy.

China introduces mine safety rule

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:26 AM PDT

New regulations come into force in China that require managers of mines to accompany workers down the shafts, in an effort to improve safety.

Eurostar unveils £700m train deal

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:48 AM PDT

Channel Tunnel rail firm Eurostar unveils an order worth more than £700m for new trains from German firm Siemens.

Ukraine sets grain export quotas

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 08:01 AM PDT

Ukraine sets quotas for how much grain it will export after output was hit by a severe drought in the summer.

UK interest rates on hold at 0.5%

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 07:05 AM PDT

The Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 0.5% and does not expand the quantitative easing programme.

Facebook unveils 'groups' feature

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 03:06 PM PDT

The social networking giant introduces features aimed at giving users more control over their information and who can see it.

BT required to open fibre network

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Ofcom orders BT to allow competitors control of its fibre cables in a move designed to promote the take-up of superfast broadband services in the UK.

Coleman death ruled an accident

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 01:15 AM PDT

Diff'rent Strokes actor Gary Coleman's death has been ruled an accident, US authorities say.

Kanye West premieres debut film

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 01:01 AM PDT

Kanye West showcases his new short film in London, telling the audience it was inspired by music videos such as Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Allen accepts 'offensive' damages

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:44 AM PDT

Singer Lily Allen accepts damages at London's High Court over claims she made offensive remarks about the Beckhams.

Solar surprise for climate issue

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 12:47 PM PDT

The Sun's influence on modern-day global warming may have been over-estimated, a study suggests.

MEPs: EU must act to save species

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:56 AM PDT

The European Union needs to adopt a leadership role in the battle to halt global biodiversity loss, say MEPs.

Moon impact 'formed Saturn rings'

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 01:07 PM PDT

Saturn's rings may have formed when a large moon with an icy mantle and rocky core spiralled into the nascent planet.

Arrests over Aids drugs in India

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:35 AM PDT

Campaigners say EU trade negotiations threaten the production of generic drugs.

'Too posh to push myth' exposed

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 04:52 PM PDT

It is "unlikely" that women undergo caesarean sections to avoid the pain of childbirth, research suggests.

Nobel winners warn on visa curbs

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 01:53 AM PDT

The UK's cap on immigration threatens the country's future as a centre of scientific excellence, a group of Nobel prize-winning scientists warns.

Memories of meeting Desmond Tutu

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 10:52 AM PDT

BBC News website readers have been sharing their memories of meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as he steps down from public life on his 79th birthday.

The 'hidden hunger' in British families

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 04:38 AM PDT

Food parcels are associated with famine-struck parts of the world. But one British charity has seen a surge in demand for its emergency supply boxes.

Five meanings of fair

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:47 AM PDT

Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken of the need for a fair approach to cutting the UK's spending deficit. But what exactly is fair?

What does a pint's price say about a pub?

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:55 AM PDT

The price of beer varies considerably across the UK, a survey indicates. What does this tell us about where we drink?

'Isaf operations are not impeded'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 04:17 AM PDT

Nato insists its war effort in Afghanistan has not been impeded by a row with Pakistan that has left its supply routes vulnerable.

South Africa's 'voice of reason' retires

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 08:43 PM PDT

Anti-apartheid figurehead Archbishop Desmond Tutu is retiring from public life, as he reaches his 79th birthday.

Undercover in a 'land shrouded in mystery'

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:03 AM PDT

In one month Burma will hold its first elections in 20 years.

Raunchy calendar as Putin turns 58

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:54 AM PDT

A series of high profile publicity drives showcasing his machismo, have won Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin a legion of female fans, even as he celebrates his 58th birthday.

Roma expulsions affect gypsy circus

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:21 AM PDT

French immigration crackdown could mean a final curtain call for Europe's last gypsy circus

Forcing managers to work in China's mines

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 05:21 AM PDT

New regulations come into force in China that require managers of mines to accompany workers down the shafts, in an effort to improve safety

Close-up look at Soyuz spacecraft

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 10:06 PM PDT

On Friday morning, a Russian Soyuz spacecraft will launch from Baikonur on the Kazakstan steppe, heading for the International Space Station.

Sunlight worry for Chile miners

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 07:48 PM PDT

Authorities worry over how Chile miners will cope when exposed to sunlight for the first time when they are freed

Afghan reflections

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 06:15 AM PDT

Daring to hope for a better life

Nobel cause?

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:17 AM PDT

Is the internet a tool for peace or conflict?

Day in pictures

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 03:22 AM PDT

Striking images from around the world

Marry or die

Posted: 07 Oct 2010 02:58 AM PDT

Somali women tell of beheading threats if they refuse militiamen

The mouths of poets

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 11:26 PM PDT

Recordings of Betjeman, Larkin, Tennyson and Thomas

New names

Posted: 06 Oct 2010 01:13 PM PDT

Profiles of al Qaeda network's key leaders

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