Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Egypt marks protest anniversary

Egypt marks protest anniversary


Egypt marks protest anniversary

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:24 AM PST

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Somalia hostages freed in US raid

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:17 AM PST

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

IMF warns of Iran oil shock risk

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:46 AM PST

The International Monetary Fund warns of a possible 20-30% spike in oil prices if Iranian exports are disrupted.

Tears as Giffords leaves Congress

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:00 AM PST

US Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head last year, resigns from Congress, amid emotional scenes on the House floor.

Nigeria's police chief 'sacked'

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:13 AM PST

The president of Nigeria dismisses police chief Hafiz Ringim, forcing him to retire early, an official statement says, after a wave of Islamist attacks.

'Starbursts' yield cosmic giants

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:23 AM PST

Astronomers say that areas of frantic star formation in the Universe's early days fed supermassive black holes, and led to the largest galaxies we see.

Syria Red Crescent official dead

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:47 AM PST

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent says its vice-president has been shot dead, but there are competing claims over who is responsible.

Faulty Pakistani drugs 'kill 70'

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:09 AM PST

At least 70 people are believed to have died in the Pakistani city of Lahore over the past three weeks because of faulty heart drugs, officials say.

Obama takes jobs messages on tour

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:47 AM PST

US President Barack Obama begins a three-day tour to highlight his economic agenda , visiting five states seen as vital to his re-election bid.

Scots referendum question set out

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:34 AM PST

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond sets out the question he intends to ask voters in a referendum on independence.

Merkel says 'big rethink needed'

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:14 AM PST

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel tells the World Economic Forum that a "big rethink" is needed in the eurozone within the global economy.

Backlash over Google privacy move

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:54 AM PST

Critics question whether Google's privacy changes will simplify settings or give users less control.

VIDEO: State of the Union: A suburban voter reacts

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:06 AM PST

A Levittown business owner and resident reacts to President Obama's State of the Union

VIDEO: Time lapse footage of northern lights

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:17 AM PST

The skies above Lapland, Finland, have been lit up with a spectacular display from the northern lights.

VIDEO: Gates: I don't pay enough tax

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:56 AM PST

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he does not think he pays enough tax, and says wealthy Americans should contribute more in order to solve the deficit problem.

VIDEO: The most dangerous place on Earth?

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:51 PM PST

Yemen is in political turmoil, with signs that Islamist groups linked to terrorist organisations, are growing in influence.

VIDEO: Webcams to monitor Russian vote

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST

Live footage from thousands of Russian polling stations is to be streamed online in an attempt to make the country's forthcoming presidential election transparent.

VIDEO: Rules to protect online data sharing

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:44 AM PST

Dan Simmons discusses the impact of proposed data privacy rules set out by the European Commission on Wednesday.

Surge in plane sales lifts Boeing

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:46 AM PST

Boeing reports a sharp rise in profits, thanks in part to stronger sales of commercial planes.

UK economic activity shrinks 0.2%

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:50 AM PST

UK economic activity fell by 0.2% in the last three months of last year, according to official government figures.

O2 apology for mobile disclosure

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:29 AM PST

O2 apologises for a problem that could have exposed users' mobile phone numbers to websites.

EU confirms data penalty proposal

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:26 AM PST

The European Commission proposes an overhaul of data protection laws, including large fines for firms that breach the rules.

Murder film Oscar nod sparks row

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:03 AM PST

The parents of two of three boys who were murdered in 1993 in the US have said they are "disappointed" that a documentary about the killings has been nominated for an Oscar.

Excalibur actor Williamson dies

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:47 AM PST

Scottish actor Nicol Williamson, best known for his role as the wizard Merlin in the 1981 film Excalibur, dies aged 75, his family announces.

Native dog breeds risk extinction

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 05:33 PM PST

One of Britain's oldest native dog breeds - the English setter - is at risk of extinction, says the UK Kennel Club.

NHS 'must back genetic medicine'

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:39 AM PST

Putting genetic testing at the heart of the NHS could herald a "revolution" in diagnosing, treating and preventing disease, according to the government's genetics adviser.

Dogs 'higher Lyme disease risk'

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:45 PM PST

Ticks that can transmit Lyme disease may be more prevalent in the UK than realised, say researchers who have found out how many pet dogs harbour them.

'Fry food in olive oil' heart tip

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:04 PM PST

Eating fried food is not bad for the heart, as long as you use olive or sunflower oil to make it, experts suspect.

Broad & Swann put England on top

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:28 AM PST

Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann both take three wickets as England have the better of the first day of the second Test against Pakistan.

Sportsday Live - breaking news

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 11:57 PM PST

Sportsday Live featuring the latest on Andy Murray's quarter-final win at the Australian Open, the second Test between England and Pakistan, the Harry Redknapp trial and transfer news.

Stolen WWII boat to be returned

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:06 AM PST

A fishing boat stolen for a dramatic escape during World War II is to be returned to Norway from Scotland.

South Sudan in oil pipeline deal

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:39 AM PST

South Sudan agrees a deal with Kenya to build an pipeline to Lamu, potentially reducing its dependence on its northern neighbour Sudan to export its oil.

China confirms second Tibet clash

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:13 AM PST

China confirms a Tibetan was shot dead in Sichuan province, the second violent clash with security forces this week.

Human rights being distorted - PM

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:54 AM PST

David Cameron warns that the concept of human rights is being "distorted" - and even "discredited" - by controversial decisions in the European Court.

Zetas Mexico's 'biggest cartel'

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:06 AM PST

The Zetas are now the largest cartel in Mexico, overtaking their bitter rival, the Sinaloa cartel, a report by US security firm Stratfor suggests.

Libyan minister in restive town

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:41 AM PST

Libya's defence minister attempts to negotiate with militiamen in Bani Walid who drove out National Transitional Council (NTC) forces.

US marine 'should serve no time'

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:49 PM PST

A US marine should face no time in detention for his part in the killing of 24 unarmed Iraqi civilians in 2005, a judge has recommended.

Government loses appeal on solar

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 05:12 AM PST

The UK government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar power subsidies.

BBC must review local radio cuts

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 06:20 AM PST

The BBC Trust asks director general Mark Thompson to review his plans to cut local radio services.

Fears over future of steel firm

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:39 AM PST

Kent steel firm Thamesteel, which employs 400 people, is to go into administration prompting fears over the future of the plant.

Stop HS2 seeking judicial review

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:49 AM PST

Campaigners against the high-speed rail project say they will seek a judicial review of the government's decision to approve the scheme.

What goes on in the mind of a sniper?

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 03:03 AM PST

The US sniper in Iraq who set a record for kills

How do Australians respond to shark attacks?

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 01:38 AM PST

How do Australians respond to shark attacks?

The United States of suburbs

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 09:03 AM PST

How the US commuter belt holds the key to 2012

Day in pictures: 25 January 2012

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:39 AM PST

24 hours of news photos from around the world

In pictures: The history of the Hajj

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 10:30 PM PST

British Museum exhibition examines history of the Hajj

Confronting the China challenge

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:25 AM PST

Obama's changing perspective on China

Stem cell excitement but way to go

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 02:53 AM PST

'There's a long way to go before miracle treatments'

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