Saturday, November 26, 2011

Nato admits Pakistan troop deaths

Nato admits Pakistan troop deaths

Nato admits Pakistan troop deaths

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:01 AM PST

It is "highly likely" Nato aircraft were behind an attack on a Pakistani border checkpoint that killed at least 24 soldiers, a Nato spokesman tells the BBC.

Morocco Islamists win elections

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:16 AM PST

Morocco's moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD) has won the most seats in parliamentary elections, officials confirm.

Giant Nasa rover launches to Mars

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:57 AM PST

Nasa launches its most ambitious mission to Mars yet - a 900kg robot to find out whether the Red Planet is, or ever has been, suitable for life.

Baghdad explosions leave 15 dead

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:16 AM PST

A series of explosions in and around the Iraqi capital Baghdad has killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 20, officials say.

UK women are 'fattest in Europe'

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 12:56 AM PST

The UK has more obese women than any other country in Europe, according to European Union figures.

Colombian Farc kill four hostages

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:26 AM PST

Colombia's left-wing Farc rebels kill four hostages during an attempt by the military to rescue them.

Yemen sets presidential poll date

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:22 AM PST

Yemeni Vice-President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi signs a decree for presidential elections to be held in February, as part of a transition deal.

Egypt police clash with activists

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:34 AM PST

At least one person dies as clashes break out during protests in Egypt, two days before the first elections since the fall of Hosni Mubarak.

Ruling party claims NZ poll win

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 04:02 AM PST

New Zealand's ruling National Party wins the country's general election, handing current PM John Key a second term in office.

DSK 'suspected phone was hacked'

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:50 AM PST

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn suspected that a smartphone lost just before he was arrested on sex assault charges had been hacked, a new report says.

DR Congo hit by pre-vote violence

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:18 AM PST

Tension is high in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after violence at pre-election rallies leaves at least one person dead.

NBA reach new deal to end lockout

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:32 AM PST

NBA commissioner David Stern says a "tentative understanding" has been reached to end the five-month lockout.

Live - Saturday football

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 02:00 AM PST

There are wins for Stoke, Everton, Chelsea, Norwich, Wigan and Tottenham, while Manchester United are held at home by Newcastle before Arsenal take on Fulham on a busy day of football.

VIDEO: Troop deaths spark fury in Pakistan

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:20 AM PST

It is "highly likely" that Nato aircraft were behind a deadly overnight raid on a Pakistani border checkpoint, a Nato spokesman has told the BBC.

VIDEO: Protesters block nuclear waste train

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:19 AM PST

Anti-nuclear protesters have clashed with police near the German town of Dannenberg, where activists are attempting to halt the progress of a train carrying nuclear waste.

VIDEO: The man transforming cinema

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:10 PM PST

Oscar-winning visual effects artist Scott Farrar discusses his latest film Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon, and the secrets of his art form.

VIDEO: US Black Friday marred by violence

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:56 PM PST

The start of the US holiday shopping season was marred by shootings and pepper-sprayings as bargain-hunters stampeded stores.

VIDEO: Blast off for Nasa Mars rover mission

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 07:24 AM PST

Nasa has launched its latest rover mission to the Red Planet - a 900kg robot to find out whether Mars is, or ever has been, suitable for life.

VIDEO: Chile clashes over airport construction

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 09:35 PM PST

There have been violent clashes in Chile between the police and indigenous groups trying to stop the construction of an airport on what they claim is their land.

Rare species make home in Broads

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 04:08 AM PST

A quarter of the UK's rarest plants and animals are found in the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, according to a survey.

Vettel beats Webber to get record

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:32 AM PST

Sebastian Vettel breaks the all-time record for pole positions in a season as he beat Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Federer reaches World Tour final

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:13 AM PST

Roger Federer beats David Ferrer 7-5 6-3 to secure his place in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals.

Nigeria's ex-Biafra leader dies

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 08:57 AM PST

The former leader of the Nigerian breakaway state of Biafra, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, dies after a long illness aged 78.

Mexico activists seek ICC probe

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:30 PM PST

Activists in Mexico ask the International Criminal Court to investigate President Felipe Calderon and other top officials over the torture and killing of civilians.

LA mayor issues Occupy deadline

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:02 PM PST

The mayor of Los Angeles gives Occupy protesters outside City Hall until midday on Monday to pack up their camp, and asks for their co-operation.

Unions hit back at strike warning

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:22 AM PST

The leader of one of Britain's biggest unions has hit back after government warnings over Wednesday's planned public sector strike.

Robinson: 'End sectarian divide'

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 09:46 AM PST

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson calls for Catholics and Protestants to unite to end sectarian division at the annual DUP conference.

'Doc Martin' helps on-screen baby

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 10:02 AM PST

Martin Clunes donates Doc Martin memorabilia to raise money to help his on-screen baby son who has a rare medical condition.

Thomas Cook agrees new bank deal

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 12:11 AM PST

Travel firm Thomas Cook has reached agreement with its bankers to provide it with new access to funding.

How could Reebok sell trainers for $1?

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:11 PM PST

How could Reebok sell trainers for just $1?

The funerals that cost families dear

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:31 AM PST

Are graveside farewells in South Africa too lavish?

Hitting the beach in Mogadishu after Islamist withdrawal

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 12:39 AM PST

Learning to have fun in Mogadishu after years of warfare

Mumbai attacks survivors preach forgiveness

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:21 PM PST

Survivors of the 2008 attacks ease the horror with forgiveness

How Guyana gold mining threatens its green future

Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:26 AM PST

Guyana rainforest at risk from gold mining

Love on the transplant list

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 06:03 PM PST

The young woman in love who kept fighting for life
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