Saturday, December 4, 2010

Ivory Coast in crisis as Gbagbo sworn in

Ivory Coast in crisis as Gbagbo sworn in

Ivory Coast in crisis as Gbagbo sworn in

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:14 AM PST

Ivory Coast is in a deep political crisis, as rival presidential candidates both swear themselves in after a disputed poll.

Spain controllers return to work

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:29 AM PST

Most of Spain's air traffic controllers return to work after a wildcat strike stranded thousands and prompted the government to declare a state of alert.

'Two dead' as Russian jet lands

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 07:15 AM PST

At least two people are killed and dozens are injured as a Russian plane makes an emergency landing in Moscow after suffering engine failure, a Russian official says.

Baghdad bombs hit Iran pilgrims

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 03:58 AM PST

A series of bombings across Baghdad kills at least 13 people, including six or more Shia pilgrims from Iran, police officials say.

'Secret US-Yemen deal' revealed

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 04:31 AM PST

Files released by Wikileaks suggest that Yemen claimed responsibility for missile strikes against al-Qaeda suspects that the US carried out.

Injuries in Easter Island clashes

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 09:05 PM PST

At least 25 people are injured as police try to evict a group of indigenous Rapa Nui people from buildings on Easter Island.

Russian denies world spam scheme

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:16 PM PST

A Russian man accused of operating a massive global e-mail spam business pleads not guilty in the US state of Wisconsin.

UN agency 'sends spies to Iran'

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:06 AM PST

Iran accuses the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, of sending foreign agents to spy on its nuclear programme.

Polly Peck tycoon held over bail breach

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:13 AM PST

Former Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir is being held in custody for an alleged breach of his bail conditions.

Israeli wildfire 'out of control'

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:48 AM PST

Israeli and international firefighters are struggling to control a massive fire that has killed at least 41 people and burnt thousands of acres of land in the north of the country.

Cargo ship adrift in Bering Sea

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:22 PM PST

A disabled freighter carrying a cargo of oil and canola seed is adrift in rough waters in the Bering Sea with 20 crew aboard, the US Coast Guard says.

Man saved from path of Madrid metro train

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:51 PM PST

Spanish police have released CCTV footage showing an off-duty policeman rescuing a man who fell onto the tracks at a metro station in Madrid.

Arsenal 2-1 Fulham

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:55 AM PST

Two flashes of genius from Samir Nasri nudge jittery Arsenal past Fulham in a breathless encounter at the Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea 1-1 Everton

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:08 AM PST

Jermaine Beckford scores a late equaliser to earn Everton a draw as Chelsea's run of poor form continues.

Cook ton puts England in command

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 11:41 PM PST

Alastair Cook hits a superb unbeaten 136 as England close on 317-2 with a 72-run lead in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.

Britons await flights from Spain

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:14 AM PST

Thousands of UK air passengers remain stranded in Spain despite air traffic controllers there ending a wildcat strike over conditions.

HGV hours relaxed to aid supplies

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:21 AM PST

The government has temporarily relaxed the legal restrictions on the length of time lorry drivers can work to help ease the backlog caused by snow.

US files describe UK 'paranoia'

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 06:30 PM PST

The latest files released by the Wikileaks website reveal US diplomats' perception of British "paranoia" about the so-called special relationship.

Tax protesters close main Topshop

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:49 AM PST

Campaigners protesting against tax avoidance by big businesses take over Topshop's flagship branch and force it to close temporarily.

Police inquiry over baby's death

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 04:00 AM PST

Police are investigating the sudden death of a baby girl in Blackburn, Lancashire.

University evicts sit-in students

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 04:04 AM PST

The University of Sheffield wins a High Court order, forcing students to end a sit-in protest over a rise in tuition fees.

Skeleton train service for north

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:36 AM PST

A skeleton train service is restored to the north of Scotland after snow virtually wiped out services beyond the central belt.

Ice crush girl's condition stable

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 04:31 AM PST

A teenager is in a serious but stable condition after being crushed by snow and ice which fell from the roof of a Berwickshire farm.

'Disappeared' man's funeral held

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 05:12 AM PST

The funeral for one of the 'Disappeared', Gerry Evans, takes place in his home town of Crossmaglen.

Military funeral for Irish Ranger

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:16 AM PST

The funeral for RIR soldier Aaron McCormick killed in an explosion in Afghanistan takes place in Macosquin.

A&E admissions up 250% in freeze

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:05 AM PST

Wales' largest hospital says accident admissions have rocketed by 250%, mostly due to falls and trips on ice.

'Brief respite' from big freeze

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:29 AM PST

Snowfall eases as temperatures inch up, but the cold blasts across Wales will return after the weekend warn forecasters.

Home 'bomb factory' man indicted

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:20 PM PST

Federal prosecutors in California file an eight-count indictment against a man accused of operating a bomb factory out of his home.

Haiti cholera 'threatens 650,000'

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 11:35 AM PST

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the cholera epidemic in Haiti could affect as many as 650,000 people over the next six months, with current case numbers underreported.

Iran urged to engage with talks

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:32 PM PST

Hillary Clinton calls on Iran to engage in nuclear talks in good faith, adding that the country could one day enrich its own uranium for civilian purposes.

Pakistan 'shared Mumbai research'

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:12 PM PST

Pakistan agreed to a US plan to share its data on the 2008 Mumbai attacks with India, US cables published by Wikileaks have revealed.

Burma 'facing political change'

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:08 AM PST

The UN envoy to Burma says it is clear that political change is taking place in the country, despite strong UN criticism of last month's poll there.

Oil prices reach post-crisis high

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 03:26 PM PST

The price of oil on both sides of the Atlantic hits its highest level since the financial crisis two years ago.

UK in £37m overseas farming boost

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 08:04 PM PST

The government pledges £37m to help develop farming practices so that poor countries can cope with climate change.

Spain disruption: Your stories

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:01 AM PST

Thousands of travellers are stranded at airports in Spain after most of its air traffic controllers called in sick to protest over working conditions.

Russian denies global spam scheme

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 01:03 AM PST

A Russian man accused of operating an e-mail spam business that at times accounted for one third of global spam has pleaded not guilty in a federal court in the US state of Wisconsin.

Mexican army arrests 'hitman' aged 14

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 06:02 AM PST

The Mexican army has arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of being a hired killer for a drug cartel.

Air chaos passengers 'getting irate'

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 08:23 AM PST

Spanish airspace re-opens after wildcat strikes leave thousands of passengers stranded and spark a national state of emergency.

Katy Perry sings at US forces gig

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:22 AM PST

Katy Perry pays tribute to US forces

Can Cancun reach climate deal?

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 02:57 PM PST

Delegates from nearly two hundred countries are gathering in Cancun in Mexico this weekend for UN talks on climate change.

Touchscreen tech developed for blind

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 09:18 AM PST

Disability correspondent Geoff Adams-Spink looks at what mobile phone manufacturers are doing to assist vision-impaired people who use smartphones.

Five Minutes With: Jane Horrocks

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 08:11 PM PST

Actress Jane Horrocks talks to Matthew Stadlen about her talent for mimicry, the problems with modern television, the possibility of reprising her Absolutely Fabulous role of Bubble and why she does not like Shakespeare.

Secrets of dancing dog Chandi

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 02:42 AM PST

Tina Humphrey and her talented canine Chandi won the hearts of the nation on this year's Britain's Got Talent, but just how do you train a dog to dance?

A life of thirst

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 03:49 AM PST

Talk softly, wash rarely - how people live in the hottest places

Honesty the best policy?

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 09:50 AM PST

Historian Anatol Lieven sees much to applaud in cable releases

Week in pictures

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 07:20 AM PST

Eye-catching images from around the world

Too easy

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 03:03 AM PST

Egypt's ruling party set to win embarrassing victory

Walking again

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 04:29 AM PST

Robotic legs helping stroke patients recover

Southern discomfort

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 10:50 AM PST

How will Seoul now deal with North Korea?

World service

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 11:47 AM PST

What's the big idea behind Blair's faith project?
Posted by Harshad at 11:03 AM

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