Saturday, January 7, 2012

Syria government buries bomb dead

Syria government buries bomb dead

Syria government buries bomb dead

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 09:11 AM PST

Thousands of Syrians join a massive government-organised funeral procession for victims of Friday's bomb attack in the capital Damascus.

Fernandez 'did not have cancer'

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 07:38 AM PST

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner did not have thyroid cancer as feared, her operation last week has proved, the presidential spokesman says.

Nigerians flee sectarian violence

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 10:26 AM PST

Hundreds of people flee violence in north-east Nigeria, after dozens die in a 24-hour wave of violence apparently targeting Christian communities.

Kenyans 'kill al-Shabab rebels'

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 06:55 AM PST

The Kenyan army says it has killed 60 Somali al-Shabab militia fighters in air strikes and is determined to "break their spine completely".

Unusually heavy snow hits Austria

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 08:46 AM PST

Heavier than usual snowfall in many parts of Austria has left villages and tourist resorts cut off, and part of a major railway route has also been shut.

Eleven dead in NZ balloon crash

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 01:33 AM PST

A hot-air balloon bursts into flames and crashes after hitting a power line in New Zealand, killing all 11 people on board.

Iran acknowledges US Navy rescue

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 06:29 AM PST

Iran's foreign minister acknowledges the US Navy rescue of kidnapped Iranian fishermen as a "humanitarian act" which would not affect overall relations.

Fast rail link 'to be approved'

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 04:55 AM PST

Ministers are "considering very seriously" building a controversial new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham, the BBC understands.

Sudan's Bashir arrives in Libya

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 04:26 AM PST

Libya's new leaders welcome Sudan's President Bashir, who is wanted by the ICC on genocide charges, drawing criticism from a rights group.

Israel vows hacking retaliation

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 07:15 AM PST

Israel says it will respond to cyber-attacks in the same way it responds to "terrorist" acts after the credit card details are published online.

Kremlin advised to heed protests

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 03:57 AM PST

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church says the Kremlin should heed the recent election protests and adjust its policies.

VIDEO: US Navy rescues Iranian fishermen

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 06:40 PM PST

The US Navy has rescued 13 Iranian fishermen being held by pirates in the Arabian Sea, the Pentagon says.

VIDEO: Security tight for Coptic services

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:50 AM PST

There has been heavy security in Egypt for the traditional Coptic Christmas Eve services.

VIDEO: Elvis acts pay tribute to the King

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 01:50 AM PST

This weekend Elvis tribute acts from all over Europe are gathering in Birmingham competing to be the King.

VIDEO: UN launches operation in South Sudan

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 08:49 PM PST

The UN says it is launching a massive humanitarian operation for around 50,000 people caught up in violence between rival tribes in South Sudan.

VIDEO: Balloon's basket 'went up in flames'

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 03:53 PM PST

Eleven people have died in a hot air balloon crash near the town of Carterton in New Zealand, local officials say.

VIDEO: Ceremonies mark 100 years of ANC

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 02:58 AM PST

A ceremony in the South African city of Bloemfontein has taken place to bless the site where the African National Congress (ANC) was formed 100 years ago.

VIDEO: Ice sculpture made from river water

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 02:37 AM PST

Sculptors from nine different countries are competing to carve art out of ice cut from the river at an annual festival in northern China.

Hong Kong Air makes Airbus deal

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:51 PM PST

Hong Kong Airlines places order for 10 Airbus A380 aircraft worth about $3.8bn, easing concerns about an EU dispute with China.

Embryo growth link to miscarriage

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:55 PM PST

The growth of an embryo during the early stages of pregnancy has an impact on its risk of miscarriage, says a University of Nottingham study.

Germany advises implant removal

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 03:23 PM PST

Germany and the Czech Republic advise women with potentially faulty breast implants made by France's PIP company to have them removed.

Live - FA Cup third round football

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 02:32 AM PST

Bristol Rovers take on Aston Villa in the late game after League Two Swindon defeat Premier League Wigan, while Macclesfield hold Bolton and QPR snatch a draw at MK Dons on a dramatic day of third-round action in the FA Cup.

WBA orders Khan-Peterson rematch

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 01:36 AM PST

The World Boxing Association orders an immediate rematch between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson, according to Khan's promoters.

Jamaica 'to break links with UK'

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 11:34 AM PST

Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the time has come to abandon Queen Elizabeth as head of state and become a republic.

UN warns Yemen over amnesty plans

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 09:10 PM PST

The UN's human rights chief Navi Pillay warns a Yemen proposal to grant asylum for crimes during recent unrest would break international law.

Republican rivals' race gets ugly

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 09:36 PM PST

The Republican presidential race turns ugly, with a race row and a below-the-belt attack ad, as the candidates face a crucial month of primaries.

Unilever workers to stage strikes

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 08:50 AM PST

Thousands of workers at Unilever are to stage a series of 24-hour strikes in a row over pensions, unions announce.

Britons warned over Kenya threat

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 10:08 AM PST

The British government has warned UK tourists in Kenya to take extra care, amid fears that a terrorist attack in Nairobi is imminent.

Labour urges 'better capitalism'

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 05:50 AM PST

Labour calls for a "more responsible and better capitalism", detailing policies such as a league table highlighting excessive executive pay.

2012 ticket resale still closed

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 07:52 AM PST

The Olympic ticket resale website remains suspended after problems caused London 2012 chiefs to close it on its launch day.

In pictures: Venezuela's vertical gyms

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 04:21 AM PST

How do you build a spacious gym in a crowded slum?

Eating Christmas trees at the 'world's best restaurant'

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:42 PM PST

Reluctant to throw away your Christmas tree? Eat it

In pictures: Orthodox Christmas

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 08:38 AM PST

Orthodox Christmas celebrated around the world

Golf for all?

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 03:06 AM PST

What does ANC leaders' penchant for golf say about the party?

CES 2012: The Brits are coming

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:50 PM PST

The UK firms heading to CES in Las Vegas

VIDEO: Five Minutes with: Brian Sewell

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 11:50 AM PST

Brian Sewell on addiction to art and being a critic

Libya's ex-rebels reluctant to down arms

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 05:49 PM PST

Libya's revolutionary militias are reluctant to down weapons

Are the Republicans having an identity crisis?

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 04:02 PM PST

What Republicans could learn from UK Tories' wilderness years
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