Monday, November 26, 2012

Egypt's Mursi meets top judges

Egypt's Mursi meets top judges

Egypt's Mursi meets top judges

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:34 AM PST

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi meets senior judges in an attempt to settle a crisis sparked by issuing a decree giving him sweeping new powers.

Fire kills 14 at German workshop

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 11:14 AM PST

At least 14 people have died and seven suffered injured in a major fire at a workshop for disabled people in south-western Germany.

Surprise choice for Bank governor

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:00 AM PST

Canadian Mark Carney is named as the new governor of the Bank of England, the first time a non-British person has been appointed.

Syrian attack 'kills 10 children'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:26 AM PST

Activists in Syria say a government MiG fighter jet has dropped a cluster bomb on a playground east of Damascus, leaving 10 children dead.

First gas tanker crosses Arctic

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 04:35 PM PST

A large LNG tanker is set to become the first such carrier to sail across the Arctic taking advantage of changing climate conditions.

Israel and Hamas begin Gaza talks

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 09:42 AM PST

Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas begin indirect talks about the implementation of the ceasefire deal that ended the recent violence in Gaza.

EU meeting on Greece decision

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:30 AM PST

Eurozone finance ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the next instalment of bailout money for debt-laden Greece.

Gunmen attack Nigeria police HQ

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 09:00 AM PST

Two police officers are killed when a "large number of gunmen" attack a Nigerian police base in the capital, Abuja, enabling five suspected robbers to escape, police say.

Ehud Barak quits Israeli politics

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:50 AM PST

The Israeli Defence Minister, Ehud Barak, announces that he is quitting politics and will not be contesting January's general election.

UBS fined £29.7m for Adoboli case

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:09 AM PST

The UK's Financial Services Authority fines UBS bank $48m for failings that led to trader Kweku Adoboli losing more than $2bn.

Stones 'still leading the pack'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:28 AM PST

The Rolling Stones return to the London stage in the first of five concerts to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

VIDEO: Misery and despair for Syria refugees

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:49 AM PST

As the violence continues in many parts of Syria, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety.

VIDEO: Hamas police patrol 'no-go border'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 09:19 AM PST

Hamas police have for the first time been allowed to patrol along the no-go border area between Israel and Gaza

VIDEO: Rolling Stones at 50th anniversary gig

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 11:30 AM PST

The Rolling Stones performed for more than two hours to thousands of fans from across the world as they celebrated their 50th anniversary.

VIDEO: Fire kills 14 at German workshop

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:21 AM PST

At least 14 people have died in a major fire at a workshop for disabled people in south-western Germany, reports say.

VIDEO: Second factory fire in Dhaka

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 11:33 AM PST

There has been another fire at a clothing factory in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.

VIDEO: Mid East scientists united in Jordan

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:47 AM PST

A multi-million pound science project under construction in Jordan is helping foster peace in the heart of the Middle East.

VIDEO: Island vines inspire Mandela wines

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 01:59 AM PST

Vines growing in the former prison courtyard on Robben Island are now being tended by winemakers hoping to preserve Nelson Mandela's legacy.

France 'wants Arcelor Mittal out'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:23 AM PST

Arcelor Mittal is no longer welcome in France, its industry minister says, accusing the steelmaker of "lying" and "disrespecting" the country.

Thanksgiving sales 'up sharply'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:49 AM PST

US shoppers went to town over the Thanksgiving weekend, with retail spending up sharply on last year, a survey suggests.

YouView sued over name dispute

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:41 AM PST

The Lord Sugar-backed digital television service YouView has been sued over the use of its name.

Robot uprising risk to be studied

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:28 AM PST

Scientists and philosophers at Cambridge University are to study the likelihood of robots destroying the human race.

Twilight holds firm at number one

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 02:13 AM PST

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, the final instalment of the vampire fantasy films, tops the US box office for the second week in a row.

The Who manager Chris Stamp dies

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:46 AM PST

Chris Stamp, one of the original managers of The Who and co-founded the group's Track Records label, dies of cancer aged 70.

Nuclear site moves step closer

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:14 AM PST

The first nuclear site licence for 25 years is granted to Hinkley Point in Somerset.

Doha talks 'golden opportunity'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 01:19 AM PST

The President of the climate talks in Doha hails a "golden opportunity" to make progress as the meeting opens in the Qatari capital.

Grapefruit and pills mix warning

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 09:21 AM PST

Doctors have warned of a "lack of knowledge" about the dangers of mixing some medications with grapefruit.

Smoking 'rots' brain, says study

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 04:00 PM PST

Smoking "rots" the brain by damaging memory, learning and reasoning, according to researchers at King's College London.

Pietersen innings decisive - Cook

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 02:04 AM PST

Alastair Cook says Kevin Pietersen was the difference between the sides in England's 10-wicket win over India in the second Test.

Boos will continue - Chelsea fans

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 05:20 AM PST

Chelsea fans say interim manager Rafael Benitez is likely to be jeered at matches until the end of the season.

Boyle's Olympic ceremony honoured

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 09:13 PM PST

Danny Boyle's Olympic opening ceremony is honoured at Evening Standard Theatre Awards, hosted in London by actor James Corden.

Cows killed for Zuma re-election

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:52 AM PST

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma holds a traditional ceremony to seek his ancestors' help ahead of next month's African National Congress (ANC) leadership contest.

Pakistan 'toxic syrup' kills 16

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 06:34 AM PST

At least 16 people die in the Pakistani city of Lahore after consuming what authorities say was a "toxic" cough syrup.

Cope confirmed as France UMP head

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:51 AM PST

Jean-Francois Cope is confirmed as the head of France's opposition UMP party after an election marred by allegations of ballot-rigging.

World Cup infrastructure concerns

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:33 AM PST

Fifa's general secretary is pleased with Brazil's work on 2014 WC stadiums but has concerns about the speed of infrastructure work.

Two drown rescuing dog from surf

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:12 AM PST

A man and woman drowned and their 16-year-old son is missing after trying to rescue their dog from being swept away in the ocean, authorities have said.

Floods spread as rain heads north

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 11:25 AM PST

Flooding is causing disruption to road and rail in north-east England and north Wales, as local authorities are promised emergency financial assistance to cope.

Sports Personality 2012 shortlist

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 11:26 AM PST

A shortlist of 12 contenders has been announced for the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

Council 'open' over foster case

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:03 AM PST

Rotherham Council says it will be "as open and transparent as possible" over an investigation into why it took children away from a foster couple who are members of UKIP.

Savile's NHS access scrutinised

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:15 AM PST

Charities say the NHS needs a greater sense of urgency in its investigations into how Jimmy Savile was given extensive access to hospital premises.

In pictures: Deadly factory fire

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 02:32 AM PST

Fire at a clothes factory outside Dhaka

Could the US rekindle its love of hemp?

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 04:09 PM PST

Could the US rekindle its love of hemp?

The race to save Italy's art treasures

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 04:10 PM PST

The race to rescue Italy's quake-damaged treasures by winter

A bittersweet victory for Catalonia's president

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 10:18 AM PST

A bittersweet win for Catalonia's president

Treasures at the Natural History Museum

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 05:03 PM PST

A look at the treasures held by London's Natural History Museum

Despair of refugees in Syria's Atma camp

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:02 AM PST

BBC's Paul Wood sees refugees' despair at camp in northern Syria

The chequered tale of the Taliban 'boy commander'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 03:55 AM PST

The boy commander jailed by both sides in Afghanistan's conflict

VIDEO: North Korean moves from propaganda to satire

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 07:23 AM PST

North Korean propaganda artist turns satirist

Day in pictures: 26 November 2012

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:23 AM PST

24 hours of news photos from around the world

Tasting the wine from outside Mandela's cell on Robben Island

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 02:06 AM PST

Tasting the wine which comes from outside Mandela's former cell

Meet the 'tutor kings and queens'

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 04:12 AM PST

They're rich, they're famous... they're teaching maths

Why Osborne went to Canada for his governor

Posted: 26 Nov 2012 08:56 AM PST

Why UK chancellor went to Canada for his governor
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