Sunday, November 6, 2011

Greek president to host key talks

Greek president to host key talks


Greek president to host key talks

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 10:03 AM PST

The Greek president is set to host crunch talks between Prime Minister George Papandreou and the main opposition leader, which could pave the way for the PM's departure.

Suicide blast near Afghan mosque

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 01:31 AM PST

At least six people are killed by a suicide bomb attack near a mosque in Baghlan, northern Afghanistan, at the start of the Eid festival, police say.

Thai flood death toll 'tops 500'

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 02:32 AM PST

More than 500 people are now known to have died in months of flooding in Thailand, say officials, as efforts continue to protect the capital, Bangkok.

Record time in New York marathon

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 10:00 AM PST

Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya wins the New York City Marathon in a course record, more than two minutes inside the previous best time.

Ortega eyes Nicaragua re-election

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:04 AM PST

Nicaraguans are voting to elect a president, with incumbent Daniel Ortega seen as a favourite to secure another term in office.

Attack on Kenya church kills two

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:41 AM PST

Two people have died and at least three others are wounded after a grenade attack on a church in eastern Kenya.

US warns of Nigeria hotel attack

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 08:58 AM PST

An Islamist group which carried out attacks in north-eastern Nigeria, may be planning to bomb hotels in the capital, Abuja, the US embassy warns.

Triple blast hits central Baghdad

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 09:28 AM PST

At least eight people are killed and several others injured as series of explosions hits a busy market in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, say reports.

Gaga set to dominate MTV awards

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 07:44 PM PDT

Pop and music acts, including Lady Gaga and Coldplay, will be performing in Belfast later as the MTV Europe Music Awards take place in the city.

Qantas makes free flights apology

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 02:26 AM PST

Qantas offers thousands of free tickets to passengers hit by its decision to halt all flights during an industrial dispute.

M5 crash police fireworks probe

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 09:49 AM PST

A firework display near the site of the crash which killed seven people on the M5 is the "major line of inquiry", police say.

Andy Williams has bladder cancer

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:20 AM PST

American singer Andy Williams tells fans he has cancer of the bladder, at a concert in his hometown of Branson, Missouri.

VIDEO: Libyans celebrate Eid after Gaddafi

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:58 AM PST

Libyans celebrate Muslim festival of Eid for the first time since Colonel Gaddafi was killed. BBC Correspondent Karen Allen reports from St Martyr's Square in Tripoli.

VIDEO: Halal and kosher hit by Dutch ban

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:05 PM PDT

Next month the Dutch parliament is expected to approve a ban on halal and kosher methods of slaughtering animals, a change many say wil be a violation of their religious freedom.

VIDEO: Nigeria's Boko Haram 'kills 63'

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 09:07 PM PDT

Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for gun and bomb attacks in the north-east of the country on Saturday, in which at least 63 people died.

VIDEO: Public anger after fatal Italy floods

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 02:01 PM PDT

At least six people were killed when the Italian port city of Genoa was hit by flash floods during torrential rainfall.

VIDEO: Mid-East is 'tough neighbourhood'

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 02:37 AM PST

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has described the Middle East as a "tough neighbourhood" when describing the risks of a confrontation with Iran over its nuclear programme.

VIDEO: Floods spread through Bangkok

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 02:59 AM PST

Floodwater is continuing to move through the Thai capital, after months of heavy monsoon rain. Rachel Harvey reports.

VIDEO: Tech finds cause of car crashes

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:38 AM PDT

The tech innovations helping the authorities to reduce the time it takes to settle accident cases and prevent false insurance claims.

VIDEO: Miss World back in London for 60th

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 02:25 AM PST

The Miss World contest returns to its birthplace of London to celebrate its 60th birthday. The runner up of Miss World 2010 and a journalist discuss the contest with the BBC Breakfast team.

Greek opposition: PM 'must quit'

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:48 AM PST

Greece's main opposition leader, Antonis Samaras, again demands the resignation of the prime minister as the price for helping to end political deadlock over the debt crisis.

Italy warned on economic reforms

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 05:45 AM PST

A member of the European central bank's governing council has warned it may stop buying Italian debt if the government fails to reform.

Aardman threatens overseas move

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:59 AM PST

Wallace and Gromit maker Aardman's head of TV says the company may have to cease making its stop-frame animations in the UK because it has become too expensive.

$1m artwork damaged by cleaner

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 08:33 AM PST

An art installation by Martin Kippenburger is damaged by an overzealous cleaner who tried to scrub away a patina designed to look like a dried rain puddle.

Field margins 'help limit weeds'

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 07:46 PM PDT

"Set aside" land comprising of grass strips on field edges do not result in more weeds growing among crops, research shows.

Live - Sunday football

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:29 AM PST

Fulham host Tottenham after Bolton storm to a 5-0 rout of Stoke and Wolves secure a hard-fought victory over relegation rivals Wigan, alongside three Championship games.

Stoner steals incredible late win

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:23 AM PST

World champion Casey Stoner wins on the line in Valencia as MotoGP remembers Marco Simoncelli.

Liberians urged to ignore boycott

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:25 PM PDT

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the second round of the presidential election will go ahead on Tuesday despite the withdrawal of her only challenger.

Japan emperor goes into hospital

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:32 AM PST

Japanese Emperor Akihito has been admitted to hospital in Tokyo, suffering with a cold, fever and symptoms of bronchitis.

Colombia hails Farc leader death

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 10:37 PM PDT

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos hails the killing of Farc leader Alfonso Cano, as the rebel group reportedly says its struggle will continue.

Syria deaths mount despite 'deal'

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 07:49 AM PST

At least 10 people die in fresh violence in Syria, as the Arab League announces plans to meet again to discuss to ongoing crisis.

UK 'could give £40bn to the IMF'

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 05:29 AM PST

The UK could make available up to £40bn to underwrite IMF's loans to help the global economy, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander says.

Some unions 'hell-bent on strike'

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:05 AM PST

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander says some unions are "desperate" to take industrial action over changes to public sector pensions.

'Body mix-up' after custody death

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 06:00 AM PST

Claims are investigated that the body of Christopher Alder, who died in police custody, has turned up in a mortuary - more than 10 years after he was thought to have been buried.

Miliband issues St Paul's warning

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 03:08 AM PST

Labour leader Ed Miliband says the protest at St Paul's Cathedral and others are "danger signals" and reflect the concerns of millions of people.

Pierre Cardin, still working at 89

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 04:30 AM PST

Cardin on banks, drugs and working at 89

Just figures of fear or fun?

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Why we turn tyrants from figures of fear into figures of fun

The state of Israel: Internal influence driving change

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 07:47 PM PDT

How changing population is 'living on fast forward'

VIDEO: What is zoobombing?

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 05:13 PM PDT

The city of Portland, Oregon, is home to a unique cycling event

In pictures: Floods hit France

Posted: 06 Nov 2011 08:54 AM PST

Southern France and Italy hit by floods

Cambodia embraces Fashion Week in style

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 05:36 PM PDT

Inaugural Fashion Week goes off in style

Netherland's 'crazy' camel farmer

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 07:40 PM PDT

Dutch pioneer introduces ice-cream from camel milk

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