Saturday, November 19, 2011

Gaddafi's son captured in Libya

Gaddafi's son captured in Libya

Gaddafi's son captured in Libya

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:40 AM PST

Saif al-Islam, the fugitive son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been captured and will face a fair trial, the prime minister says.

'Scores injured' in Egypt clashes

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:32 AM PST

More than 210 protesters have been injured in clashes with police in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Egyptian state TV reports.

Cricketing legend D'Oliveira dies

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:59 AM PST

Former England cricketer, Basil D'Oliveira, who inadvertently played a critical role in the demise of apartheid in South Africa, dies at the age of 80.

Ethiopia troops 'enter Somalia'

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:59 AM PST

Ethiopian troops have crossed the border into Somalia in significant numbers, eyewitnesses say - an incursion denied by the Ethiopian authorities.

EU settles for 2% budget increase

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:39 AM PST

The European Union is forced to accept a 2% rise in its budget next year after member states revolt over the requested 5%.

Syria faces Arab League deadline

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 01:00 AM PST

Violence continues in Syria as a three-day deadline set by the Arab League approaches for the government to halt its crackdown on protesters.

US praises China on sea disputes

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:11 AM PST

China was "constructive" about territorial disputes in the South China Sea during talks with President Obama, a US official says.

Nurse charged over Sydney blaze

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 11:57 PM PST

A male nurse is charged with murder following a fire at a Sydney nursing home that killed five elderly residents, Australian officials say.

Afghan police killed in Nato raid

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:33 AM PST

Two Afghan police officers are killed in a clash with Nato-led forces conducting a night-time raid, say officials in Afghanistan.

Polish MPs back Tusk reform plans

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 05:33 AM PST

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk wins a vote of confidence in his new government after setting out a programme of tough reforms.

Pope urges Africa reconciliation

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 02:42 AM PST

Pope Benedict will present plans by the Roman Catholic church to encourage reconciliation in Africa, on the second day of his visit to the state of Benin.

Small steps for tuna and sharks

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 06:46 AM PST

Fishing nations agree to step up protection for bluefin tuna, sharks, swordfish and albatrosses, but conservationists say there are still holes in the net.

VIDEO: Dalai Lama questions immolations

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 12:04 PM PST

Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has told the BBC he is worried about a possible backlash in China against monks and nuns protesting about Chinese rule in Tibet. This report contains disturbing images.

VIDEO: Pope urges Africans to reject voodoo

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 12:26 AM PST

Pope Benedict is on a visit to Benin where he will urge African Christians to reject what he calls magic and witchcraft.

AUDIO: Can time be reversed?

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 01:49 AM PST

Albert Einstein's law that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light has come under threat again from the same controversial experiment which had been disregarded by many physicists.

VIDEO: Cardin controversy in de Sade village

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 01:23 AM PST

Lacoste in Provence is where the notorious writer the Marquis de Sade once lived, but his chateau is now owned in by the 89 year-old fashion designer Pierre Cardin.

VIDEO: Supercar with 1,250 horsepower

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 08:55 PM PST

The Zenvo ST1 is about to hit the market priced at $1.8m (£1.4m).

VIDEO: Nurse charged after fatal Sydney fire

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 10:25 PM PST

A nurse has been charged with murder following Friday's fire at a Sydney nursing home that killed five elderly residents, Australian police have confirmed.

VIDEO: Thousands flee Nevada wildfire

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 05:49 PM PST

A state-wide emergency is declared in Nevada, as a wildfire rips through parts of Reno.

VIDEO: How Japan looks after the tsunami

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 12:36 PM PST

Aerial footage shows how areas affected by the tsunami that hit Japan in March look now.

Live - Saturday football

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 02:00 AM PST

Manchester City extend their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win at home to Newcastle ahead of Manchester United's game at Swansea as Arsenal, Everton and QPR also win.

Call of Duty breaks sales records

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 11:10 AM PST

The latest Call of Duty breaks sales records for a videogame, grossing more than £490m in its first five days on sale.

US brands cancer drug ineffective

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 02:03 PM PST

The US drug regulator has withdrawn approval for a popular breast cancer treatment, saying Avastin is not effective enough to justify the risks of taking it.

Live - England v Australia

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:17 AM PST

England take on Australia in the Four Nations final at Elland Road.

Man City 3-1 Newcastle

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:52 AM PST

Manchester City secure a comfortable home win against Newcastle in the Premier League.

'Average' height yields most kids

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 06:29 PM PST

Women might dream of tall, dark and handsome, but researchers are claiming that it is men of "average" height that are having the most children.

Dalai Lama questions immolations

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 01:21 PM PST

The Dalai Lama tells the BBC he is very worried about the growing number of Tibetan monks and nuns setting themselves on fire, saying the tactic requires great courage but may not be effective.

Four Met police officers stabbed

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:41 AM PST

Four police officers are stabbed after being called to a disturbance in north-west London.

Clarke 'close to deal on rights'

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 03:16 AM PST

Justice Secretary Ken Clarke says he is close to reaching a deal which would allow British judges to overrule European human rights legislation.

Family in tribute to IRA bomber

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:11 AM PST

A wreath is laid in memory of an IRA bomber blown up in St Albans 20 years ago, police say.

UK welcomes EU 2012 budget deal

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 09:07 AM PST

The UK says getting a 2% rise in the EU budget is an "excellent deal", and vows tough negotiations over the next seven-year spending plan.

How much has Egypt really changed?

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 07:47 AM PST

How Egypt's generals lost trust of 'Tahrir generation'

Guyana mulls future of Jonestown death site

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 02:59 PM PST

Would you visit the site of the Jonestown massacre?

Obstacles ahead in Burma bid for reform

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 04:45 AM PST

Despite reform in Burma, obstacles to change remain

Pakistani derision at 'obscene text' ban

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 03:56 PM PST

Why Pakistanis are laughing at 'monkey crotch' and 'athlete's foot'
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