Friday, April 22, 2011

'Bloodiest day' in Syrian unrest

'Bloodiest day' in Syrian unrest

'Bloodiest day' in Syrian unrest

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:55 AM PDT

Protesters in Syria report 60 people killed - the highest death toll in five weeks of unrest against President Assad.

Libya heading for stalemate - US

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:57 AM PDT

The war in Libya is moving towards stalemate, warns the head of the US military, even though air strikes have destroyed 30-40% of Libya's ground forces.

Children suffer in Somali drought

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:46 AM PDT

Children in Somalia are suffering some of the highest malnutrition rates in the world following years of drought, says the United Nations.

Taser death at Universal Studios

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:33 AM PDT

A man who was allegedly causing a disturbance at Universal Studios in Florida dies after being shocked with a Taser stun gun by off-duty police.

Rival rallies held across Yemen

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:35 AM PDT

Yemen's president gives a guarded welcome to the Gulf Arab transition plan, as his supporters and opponents stage huge rallies.

Gujarat's leader 'allowed' riots

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:32 AM PDT

Gujarat's chief minister deliberately allowed anti-Muslim riots in 2002, which left more than 1,000 people dead, India's Supreme Court hears.

Pakistan drone attack 'kills 25'

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:40 AM PDT

At least 25 people, including women and children, are killed in a US drone strike in the Pakistani tribal region of North Waziristan, officials say.

Pope takes questions in TV show

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:03 AM PDT

Pope Benedict makes history by taking part in a TV question-and-answer programme that aired on Good Friday.

Briton catches falling US toddler

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:10 AM PDT

A toddler who fell from the top floor of a four-storey Florida hotel has escaped injury after being caught by a British tourist.

Playstation Network 'suspended'

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:34 AM PDT

Millions of gamers have been left unable to play online as the Playstation Network remains unavailable after more than 20 hours.

French riot police upset by drink ban plan

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 02:45 AM PDT

French riot police are to be banned from drinking alcohol with their meals while on duty, ending a long-cherished tradition.

US-bound prince borrowing friend's plane 'to cut costs'

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 04:17 AM PDT

The Prince of Wales will travel in a personal friend's private plane to the US for an official visit to save money, his spokesman has said.

This job makes me target - Lennon

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:35 AM PDT

Neil Lennon says he would not be the target for parcel bombs had he been manager of any club other than Celtic but will not walk away from the job.

Fabregas interview angers Wenger

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 03:08 AM PDT

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stands by his claim that Cesc Fabregas was misrepresented and his words "twisted" in a recent Spanish magazine interview.

Nadal through to Barcelona semis

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:20 AM PDT

World number one Rafael Nadal stretches his unbeaten run on clay to 32 matches as he beat Gael Monfils to reach the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

NI terror arrests 'significant'

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:45 AM PDT

Police investigating dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland say they have made a number of "significant" arrests in the south of County Armagh.

Police hurt in anti-Tesco clashes

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Nine people are arrested and eight police officers hurt during violent clashes in Bristol in which police fought running battles with hundreds of protesters.

Bishop urges school places shift

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 03:25 AM PDT

Church of England schools should cut down to one in 10 the number of places reserved for practising Anglicans, even if it means a fall in standards, the Church's education chief says.

Brown in economic advisory role

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:33 AM PDT

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to take on advisory role at the World Economic Forum.

Teenager dies in tower block fall

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:55 AM PDT

A 14-year-old boy dies after falling from the sixth floor of a tower block in south-east London.

New treatment for food-fear boy

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:31 AM PDT

The family of an autistic boy from Nottinghamshire who has not eaten food for almost four years have managed to raise money for treatment abroad.

'Violent attack' was murder bid

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 11:16 AM PDT

A 36-year-old man is in a "life-threatening" condition in hospital following a "violent attack" in Dumbarton, police have said.

Moves to revive Glasgow Art Fair

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:17 AM PDT

Plans are under way to create an event along the lines of the scrapped Glasgow Art Fair.

Ronan Kerr murder claim condemned

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:02 AM PDT

First Minister Peter Robinson condemns a statement by a group claiming responsibility for the murder of Ronan Kerr.

Ombudsman asks for second review

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:50 AM PDT

The Police Ombudsman's Office asks the Criminal Justice Inspectorate (CJI) to review its independence from the PSNI.

Tributes to reservoir car family

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 02:33 AM PDT

Tributes continue to be paid to family members who died after their car plunged into a Powys reservoir.

Stop plea over grass fire arson

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:21 AM PDT

Fire chiefs say they are determined to break the cycle of deliberate grass and woodland fires, with more incidents reported at the start of the Easter holidays in Wales.

Early voting opens in Canada poll

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:48 AM PDT

Early voting has opened across Canada ahead of the 2 May general election to select a new federal government.

Gibson plays down Hangover 'snub'

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:42 AM PDT

Actor Mel Gibson downplays the loss of a cameo role in the sequel to comedy hit The Hangover, saying he was not "greatly offended" to be dropped.

Royal result for Mexican teenager

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:21 AM PDT

A Mexican teenager has been given the money to fly to London after staging a hunger strike to try and obtain a Royal Wedding invite.

Ivory Coast army ordered to bases

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:18 AM PDT

Ivory Coast's soldiers are ordered to return to their barracks, as President Alassane Ouattara tries to restore normality after months of unrest.

Burkina president to run defence

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 05:04 PM PDT

President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso appoints himself minister of defence following an army mutiny in the west African nation.

'Al-Qaeda envoy' dies in Chechnya

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:14 AM PDT

Russia says its forces have killed a senior Saudi-born al-Qaeda figure in the North Caucasus region during a clash with rebels in Chechnya.

'Shot' French family's car found

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:44 AM PDT

Police in France discover the car of a man suspected of killing his wife and four children, after five bodies are found at the family home.

Crackdown in Bahrain criticised

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:43 AM PDT

Human rights groups express growing concern about a a climate of increasing fear amid a security crackdown in Bahrain.

Jihadists turn to mobile phones

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 04:02 PM PDT

Islamic militants are making sophisticated use of mobiles phones to spread propaganda, a study suggests.

Indian guru Sai Baba 'worsening'

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 08:50 PM PDT

The condition of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders, Satya Sai Baba has deteriorated and he is on a life-support system, his doctors say.

Gurkha hero and campaigner dies

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 07:36 AM PDT

A former Gurkha soldier who won the Victoria Cross and was later the figurehead for a campaign on Gurkha's rights to settle in the UK, has died.

New Thai-Cambodian border clash

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 02:13 AM PDT

Troops from Thailand and Cambodia exchange fresh fire across their disputed border, killing at least six soldiers.

Japan announces emergency budget

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 08:15 PM PDT

The Japanese government announces a 4 trillion yen ($48.9bn; £29.6bn) emergency budget, after last month's earthquake and tsunami.

Toyota cuts to last till year end

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:43 AM PDT

Toyota production cuts will last at least until the end of the year due to a shortfall in the supply of parts, the firm says.

Samsung returns Apple legal fire

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Samsung accuses Apple of violating its patent rights, days after Apple accused it of "slavishly" copying designs of its iPad and iPhone.

Google fined $5m over patent row

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 03:37 AM PDT

Experts warn that a jury's decision to fine Google $5m (£3.2m) over alleged Linux patent infringements could trigger a flood of lawsuits across the high-tech industry.

Rylance dazzles Broadway critics

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 04:52 AM PDT

British actor Mark Rylance is the toast of Broadway after reprising his award-winning performance in the London stage success Jerusalem in New York.

Jury to see Jackson death photos

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 07:02 PM PDT

Autopsy photographs of Michael Jackson can be shown to jurors at the trial of the doctor accused of causing the singer's death, a judge rules.

Olympics publish green blueprint

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 10:34 PM PDT

Organisers of the London 2012 Olympics publish their first environmental report, saying they are on track to deliver the first "truly sustainable" Games.

Ozone hole 'has dried Australia'

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 12:39 PM PDT

The Antarctic ozone hole has changed weather patterns throughout the Southern Hemisphere, researchers find, and made a major contribution to Australia's recent droughts.

Skywatchers set for meteor show

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:58 AM PDT

Skywatchers are hoping for an impressive sky show over the next two days, when the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak.

Quiz of the week's news

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:29 AM PDT

The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions.

The royal bed, princess envy and lunch with the queen

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:16 AM PDT

As the big day nears, the internet is abuzz with royal wedding stories. Keeping close tabs on them is our wedding fanatic.

VIDEO: US Senator McCain tours Benghazi

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 06:02 AM PDT

Libyan rebels in the eastern stronghold of Benghazi are visited by the veteran US Senator John McCain.

VIDEO: US troops recapture key Afghan region

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:29 AM PDT

A surge of American troops has recaptured many of the lost areas in a key strategic area of Afghanistan.

VIDEO: Pope answers queries in TV broadcast

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:56 AM PDT

Pope Benedict has become the first head of the Roman Catholic church to take questions from the public in a television programme

VIDEO: $50bn Japan relief budget unveiled

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:57 AM PDT

The Japanese government has unveiled a $50bn emergency budget for disaster relief after last month's earthquake and tsunami

VIDEO: Odd Box - Royal wedding special

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 02:30 PM PDT

Ahead of the big wedding, this week's Odd Box from Newsbeat is a royal special with Dominic Byrne.

VIDEO: Police seize 'Mafia football clubs'

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 10:47 PM PDT

Police in Italy have seized hundreds of millions of dollars of suspected Mafia assets, including two football clubs, 44 houses, 60 plots of land and 164 vehicles.

VIDEO: Fresh clashes on Thai-Cambodia border

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 03:35 AM PDT

Fresh fighting between Cambodia and Thailand over their long-disputed border ends informal truce

AUDIO: 3D erotic film's Hong Kong success

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:21 AM PDT

A 3D erotic comedy has taken the Hong Kong box office by storm, overtaking Hollywood blockbuster Avatar on takings.

War of words

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Understanding the deep military rift between the US and Pakistan

In pictures

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:34 AM PDT

Celebrating the best news photographs of the past year

Irish roots

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:52 AM PDT

Rural village gets makeover ahead of Barack Obama visit

Day in pictures

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 04:24 AM PDT

Striking images from around the world

It's quiz time

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 05:43 PM PDT

Kate gets her own coat of arms - can you spot it?

Moral struggle

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:41 AM PDT

Just how easy is it to forgive a murderer?

Naked gym

Posted: 21 Apr 2011 04:08 PM PDT

Spanish nudists fight the flab in the buff
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