Tuesday, February 12, 2008

New approach for US army

The US Army drafts a new manual, which puts as much emphasis on winning hearts and minds as it does on force.
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Athletics: Chambers in GB squad

Dwain Chambers is picked to sprint for Great Britain but selectors say they have acted under duress.
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Columbus docks with ISS

Europe's space laboratory is unloaded from the space shuttle Atlantis and docked with the International Space Station.
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Democratic battle moves to Maine

Maine Democrats get their say in the White House race as Barack Obama narrows the gap on Hillary Clinton.
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Spielberg boycotts Olympic role

US filmmaker Steven Spielberg withdraws as an artistic adviser to the Olympics over China's role in Darfur.
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Uneasy calm on East Timor streets

A tense calm is reported in East Timor amid a state of emergency after attacks on the country's leaders.
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Oil firms ordered to Niger Delta

Nigeria's government tells all oil firms that fled militant attacks in the Niger Delta to return or cease work.
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Astronomers given Gemini reprieve

UK astronomers are granted a temporary reprieve over their access to two of the world's finest telescopes.
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Virgin 'is Rock plan frontrunner'

Virgin has been told it is the frontrunner to take control of troubled bank Northern Rock, the BBC learns.
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Internet Day highlights web risks

Safer Internet Day is being marked across Europe with events to educate people about net dangers.
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Illegal downloaders 'face UK ban'

Internet access may be cut for people who illegally download music and videos under government proposals.
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Fresh Israeli raid sparks clashes

Israeli forces clash with Palestinian gunmen during an overnight incursion into the Gaza Strip.
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Burmese junta sets voting dates

Burma's military junta announces a constitutional referendum in May and a general election in 2010.
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Mafia death threat to Italy bishop

A Sicilian bishop receives death threats after refusing to celebrate the funeral of a notorious Mafia gangster.
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Police probe Camden market blaze

Police say it is too early to tell what started a huge fire at Camden's famous market in north London.
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Work starts on Gulf 'green city'

The Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi starts building what it says is the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste car-free city.
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Miliband urges democracy push

Mistakes in Afghanistan and Iraq must not overcome the "moral pulse" to encourage democracy, says minister.
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Yahoo 'to reject Microsoft offer'

Yahoo's board is reported to be planning to reject Microsoft's unsolicited offer as being too low.
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Uganda MP on sedition charges

An opposition Ugandan MP is charged with sedition after calling for Kenya-style protests.
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EU regulator raids Intel offices

Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, is raided by EU regulators amid claims it abused its market position.
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Australia apology to Aborigines

Australia's government has made a formal apology for past wrongs inflicted on the Aboriginal community.
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Archbishop backs Sharia remarks

Rowan Williams says he does not regret raising the issue of Sharia law, but accepts he may have caused confusion.
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Israeli minister plans Arab city

Israel's Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit says he wants to build a new Arab city in the north of Israel.
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Danish cartoons 'plotters' held

Danish police arrest three people over an alleged plot to attack a man who drew Prophet Muhammad cartoons.
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India, Russia agree nuclear deal

India and Russia say plans are finalised for Moscow to build four new nuclear power stations in India.
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Flying reptiles came in miniature

A new fossil species of flying reptile with a wingspan of less than 30cm (1ft) has been discovered in China.
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Indonesia concert crush kills 10

Ten people die trying to escape a crush at a punk rock concert in the Indonesian city of Bandung.
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SA moves to scrap Scorpions unit

South Africa proposes disbanding the FBI-style Scorpions unit, which has led high-profile corruption probes.
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Charges over Lebanon riot deaths

Lebanese prosecutors charge three army officers and 19 soldiers for shooting protesters during a riot.
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Rwanda's fury at Spanish warrants

Rwanda urges foreign governments and Interpol to ignore Spanish arrest warrants for 40 Rwandan army officers.
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Prostate cancer screening 'hope'

Genes associated with prostate cancer have been discovered, which could be used to spot future sufferers.
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Russia in Ukraine missile threat

Russia says it may target missiles at Ukraine if it joins Nato and deploys the US missile defence shield.
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Winehouse 'on road to recovery'

Singer Amy Winehouse is "on the road to recovery" from her drug addiction her mother Janis tells GMTV.
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Mourners say farewell to Ledger

Film stars, fans and friends join the family of Heath Ledger for a memorial service ahead of a private funeral.
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Primary test for Obama momentum

Turnout is said to be high in three more US primaries, with Barack Obama seeking to win Democratic races.
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EU resumes Chad deployment

The European force resumes its deployment in Chad following fierce clashes in the capital.
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Man 'confesses to S Korea blaze'

Police say a man has confessed to starting the fire that destroyed South Korea's greatest cultural treasure.
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White House race contests resume

Four US states are to hold presidential campaign elections, the first polls since Super Tuesday.
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Arab TV broadcasters face curbs

Arab ministers meeting in Cairo agree to allow "offensive" satellite TV channels to face punishment.
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Fatigue relief drug's heart hope

An experimental drug developed to relieve fatigue after exercise may also help heart failure patients.
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Man guilty of barrel wife murder

A British man is found guilty of murdering his wife in Australia and hiding her body in a barrel for more than 20 years.
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Fair trial pledge to 9/11 accused

The US says Guantanamo inmates will be tried fairly over 9/11 but some groups criticise the use of military tribunals.
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Chad 'cannot take refugees'

Chad says it cannot absorb any more Sudanese refugees, after a weekend influx of 12,000 people.
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Reliance Power falls 17% on debut

Shares in Reliance Power fall 17% on their first day of trading in India's biggest stock market flotation.
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Egypt to recognise Copt converts

An Egyptian court rules to recognise Christians who converted to Islam and reverted to Christianity.
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South America to host Dakar rally

The 2009 Dakar Rally will take place in Argentina and Chile after this year's race was cancelled because of safety concerns.
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Blaze shuts famous market area

Firefighters continue to dampen down a fire which damaged Camden's famous market in north London.
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Bolivia declares flood emergency

Bolivian President Evo Morales declares a national disaster as floods leave more than 50 dead.
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Monday, February 11, 2008

Newlove killers jailed for life

Three teenagers are handed life sentences for murdering a father-of-three in the street outside his home.
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Democratic battle moves to Maine

Maine Democrats get their say in the White House race as Barack Obama narrows the gap on Hillary Clinton.
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Flying reptiles came in miniature

A new fossil species of flying reptile with a wingspan of less than 30cm (1ft) has been discovered in China.
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Oil firms ordered to Niger Delta

Nigeria's government tells all oil firms that fled militant attacks in the Niger Delta to return or cease work.
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Mourners say farewell to Ledger

Film stars, fans and friends join the family of Heath Ledger for a memorial service ahead of a private funeral.
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White House race contests resume

Four US states are to hold presidential campaign elections, the first polls since Super Tuesday.
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Chad 'cannot take refugees'

Chad says it cannot absorb any more Sudanese refugees, after a weekend influx of 12,000 people.
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New approach for US army

The US Army drafts a new manual, which puts as much emphasis on winning hearts and minds as it does on force.
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Archbishop backs Sharia remarks

Rowan Williams says he does not regret raising the issue of Sharia law, but accepts he may have caused confusion.
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Police probe Camden market blaze

Police say it is too early to tell what started a huge fire at Camden's famous market in north London.
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Egypt to recognise Copt converts

An Egyptian court rules to recognise Christians who converted to Islam and reverted to Christianity.
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US economy 'will avoid recession'

The US economy will grow in 2008, the White House says, shrugging off concerns that the US is facing a recession.
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Rwanda's fury at Spanish warrants

Rwanda urges foreign governments and Interpol to ignore Spanish arrest warrants for 40 Rwandan army officers.
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South America to host Dakar rally

The 2009 Dakar Rally will take place in Argentina and Chile after this year's race was cancelled because of safety concerns.
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Indonesia concert crush kills 10

Ten people die trying to escape a crush at a punk rock concert in the Indonesian city of Bandung.
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Columbus docks with ISS

Europe's space laboratory is unloaded from the space shuttle Atlantis and docked with the International Space Station.
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Reliance Power falls 17% on debut

Shares in Reliance Power fall 17% on their first day of trading in India's biggest stock market flotation.
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Man guilty of barrel wife murder

A British man is found guilty of murdering his wife in Australia and hiding her body in a barrel for more than 20 years.
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Clinton seeks to slow Obama push

Hillary Clinton seeks to slow Barack Obama as three more contests for the Democratic nomination for president loom.
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Burmese junta sets voting dates

Burma's military junta announces a constitutional referendum in May and a general election in 2010.
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Work starts on Gulf 'green city'

The Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi starts building what it says is the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste car-free city.
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Yahoo 'to reject Microsoft offer'

Yahoo's board is reported to be planning to reject Microsoft's unsolicited offer as being too low.
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Blaze shuts famous market area

Firefighters continue to dampen down a fire which damaged Camden's famous market in north London.
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Prostate cancer screening 'hope'

Genes associated with prostate cancer have been discovered, which could be used to spot future sufferers.
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Serb head gives Kosovo warning

Serbian President Boris Tadic warns of more conflict if Kosovo declares independence as expected later this month.
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CBS journalists missing in Iraq

Efforts are under way to locate two CBS journalists missing, feared kidnapped, in the Iraqi city of Basra.
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Sarkozy 'never sent Cecilia text'

The French president "never sent" a text message urging his ex-wife to come back, his lawyer says.
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Free secondary schools for Kenya

Kenya introduces a free secondary school education programme, despite the post-lection violence.
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Yahoo rejects Microsoft approach

Yahoo rejects a takeover bid of more than $40bn from computer software giant Microsoft saying it is too low.
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Obesity 'may be largely genetic'

Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study.
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Egypt coach applauds historic win

Hassan Shehata praises Egypt for successfully defending their Africa Cup of Nations title despite being unfancied to win.
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Iran stands firm on nuclear row

Iran's president warns his government will not back down one iota in its nuclear dispute with the West.
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Crew illness delays spacewalk

A crew member's medical problem delays the first spacewalk of the shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
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Basque suspects arrested in Spain

Spanish police arrest 14 suspected members of Batasuna, a party outlawed for links to Eta separatists.
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US may pause Iraq troop pull-out

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says the US may "pause" pulling troops out of Iraq.
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Six die in attack on US council

A gunman opens fire on a council meeting in the US city of St Louis, killing five before being shot dead.
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Ex-Garuda boss jailed over murder

The former boss of Indonesia's national airline is jailed for a year for his part in a prominent murder case.
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Fire ravages S Korea landmark

A 600-year-old gate considered South Korea's greatest national treasure is partly destroyed by fire.
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US charges six suspects over 9/11

The Pentagon announces charges against six Guantanamo Bay inmates over the 9/11 attacks.
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Grammy glory for absent Winehouse

Amy Winehouse wins five prizes at the prestigious Grammy Awards, despite missing the ceremony.
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Robot glider harvests ocean heat

A sea-going robotic glider that harvests heat energy from the oceans is tested by US scientists.
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G7 gives global economy warning

Ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledge action over global economic turmoil, but warn it could get worse.
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'Kidney scam' doctor deported

A doctor suspected of running a kidney-trading racket in India is deported from Nepal, police say.
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Gang robs Zurich of top paintings

Paintings by Cezanne, Degas, Van Gogh and Monet worth $160m are stolen from a Zurich museum.
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Pakistani Afghan envoy 'missing'

Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan goes missing near the border and is feared kidnapped.
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Doctors hopeful for Timor leader

Doctors are hopeful East Timor's President will recover from bullet wounds received in an attack on Monday.
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African football prepares for finale

Team news ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final as Egypt aim to defend their title against Cameroon in Accra.
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US arrests four 'Chinese spies'

Four people are accused of passing US defence secrets - including information on the space shuttle - to China.
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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Yahoo 'to reject Microsoft offer'

Yahoo's board is reported to be planning to reject Microsoft's unsolicited offer as being too low.
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Blaze shuts famous market area

Firefighters continue to dampen down a fire which damaged Camden's famous market in north London.
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Work starts on Gulf 'green city'

The Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi starts building what it says is the world's first zero-carbon, zero-waste car-free city.
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Burmese junta sets voting dates

Burma's military junta announces a constitutional referendum in May and a general election in 2010.
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Police probe Camden market blaze

Police say it is too early to tell what started a huge fire at Camden's famous market in north London.
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Democratic battle moves to Maine

Maine Democrats get their say in the White House race as Barack Obama narrows the gap on Hillary Clinton.
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Oil firms ordered to Niger Delta

Nigeria's government tells all oil firms that fled militant attacks in the Niger Delta to return or cease work.
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Serb head gives Kosovo warning

Serbian President Boris Tadic warns of more conflict if Kosovo declares independence as expected later this month.
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Police probe Camden market blaze

Police say it is too early to tell what started a huge fire at Camden's famous market in north London.
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White House race contests resume

Four US states are to hold presidential campaign elections, the first polls since Super Tuesday.
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Robot glider harvests ocean heat

A sea-going robotic glider that harvests heat energy from the oceans is tested by US scientists.
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G7 gives global economy warning

Ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledge action over global economic turmoil, but warn it could get worse.
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New approach for US army

The US Army drafts a new manual, which puts as much emphasis on winning hearts and minds as it does on force.
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African football prepares for finale

Team news ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final as Egypt aim to defend their title against Cameroon in Accra.
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Man guilty of barrel wife murder

A British man is found guilty of murdering his wife in Australia and hiding her body in a barrel for more than 20 years.
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Obesity 'may be largely genetic'

Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study.
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Mourners say farewell to Ledger

Film stars, fans and friends join the family of Heath Ledger for a memorial service ahead of a private funeral.
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Egypt to recognise Copt converts

An Egyptian court rules to recognise Christians who converted to Islam and reverted to Christianity.
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Burmese junta sets voting dates

Burma's military junta announces a constitutional referendum in May and a general election in 2010.
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Crew illness delays spacewalk

A crew member's medical problem delays the first spacewalk of the shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
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'Kidney scam' doctor deported

A doctor suspected of running a kidney-trading racket in India is deported from Nepal, police say.
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Six die in attack on US council

A gunman opens fire on a council meeting in the US city of St Louis, killing five before being shot dead.
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Yahoo 'to reject Microsoft offer'

Yahoo's board is reported to be planning to reject Microsoft's unsolicited offer as being too low.
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Indonesia concert crush kills 10

Ten people die trying to escape a crush at a punk rock concert in the Indonesian city of Bandung.
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Asia 'not immune' to US slowdown

The Asian Development Bank warns that a US slowdown will cut into Asian growth ..
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Turkey eases ban on headscarves

Turkey's parliament votes to ease the ban on women wearing Islamic headscarves in universities.
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US warning on Nato's Afghan role

Europe needs convincing that Nato's Afghan mission is part of a wider war on terror, says the US defence secretary.
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Blaze shuts famous market area

Firefighters continue to dampen down a fire which damaged Camden's famous market in north London.
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US says Mullah Omar 'in Pakistan'

Taleban leader Mullah Omar and al-Qaeda commanders are living in Pakistan, says a senior US official.
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Acupuncture 'boosts IVF chances'

Acupuncture therapy appears to increase the chances of successful IVF, US research suggests.
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Blast at Pakistan election rally

At least 18 people die in a blast at an opposition election rally in Pakistan's North West Frontier, reports say.
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Two held for US diplomat's death

Sudan arrests two people over the killing in January of a US diplomat and his driver.
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Gaza rocket barrage hits Israel

Israel says about 20 rockets have been launched into Israel by Palestinian militants in Gaza, causing no injuries.
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Football: Egypt stun Ivory Coast

Egypt produce a stunning upset by knocking tournament favourites Ivory Coast out in an engrossing contest.
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Refugees flee from Darfur to Chad

At least 4,000 refugees flee from Sudan to Chad after attacks on Darfur villages, according to the UN.
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Winehouse denied visa for Grammys

Amy Winehouse is prevented from singing at the Grammy Awards after her US visa application is turned down.
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French MPs back EU treaty

The French parliament votes to approve a draft law approving the new EU reform treaty.
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Cricket: Pair inspire India win

Pace bowlers Ishant Sharma and Sree Santh lead India to a five-wicket win over Australia in Melbourne.
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Iraq 'Shia militia leader' held

US troops in Iraq say they have arrested a suspected leader of a Shia militia group allegedly backed by Iran.
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UN envoy visits Kenyan hotspots

The UN emergency relief head John Holmes urges a peace deal after visiting Kenya violence flashpoints.
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Anti-gay police complaints 'rise'

Complaints about homophobia within the police have risen by almost a quarter, according to the Gay Police Association.
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Football: Bikey to miss final

Cameroon defender Andre Bikey will miss the Cup of Nations final after being sent off for pushing a member of the medical team.
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UK churchman stands by remarks

The Archbishop of Canterbury defends his comments on Sharia law, amid calls for him to resign.
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Australia ends 'Pacific Solution'

The last detainees leave a camp on Nauru, ending Australia's "Pacific Solution" immigration policy.
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Olmert urges calm after strikes

Israel's PM says anger is understandable amid Palestinian rocket attacks, but it is not a plan of action.
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Canada seeks Paris troops pledge

Canada sends a high-level delegation to Paris to sound out a possible offer of military help in Afghanistan.
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Knee dynamo taps 'people power'

A team of US scientists show off a novel device that harvests energy from human movements.
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Makeover for Europe's Mars robot

The boss of the European Space Agency asks his officials to find a new name for the flagship ExoMars rover mission.
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Film world awaits Bafta ceremony

A host of celebrities are expected to grace the red carpet at this year's Bafta awards in London.
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Battle continues

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has opened a clear lead
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Obama takes US poll clean sweep

Barack Obama closes the gap on Hillary Clinton in the race to become the Democrats' presidential candidate.
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'Progress made' on Farc hostages

Venezuela says it has made progress on securing the release of three more Farc hostages in Colombia.
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G7 issues global economy warning

Ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledge action over economic turmoil, but warn it could get worse.
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Writers' leaders hail strike deal

Leaders of striking US film and TV writers tell their members they have reached a "tentative deal" with studios.
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Chad curfew after rebel attacks

Chad's government imposes a dusk-to-dawn curfew in much of the country after the rebel assault last weekend.
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Cricket: NZ beat dismal England

England bat dismally in the first one-day international and lose by six wickets to New Zealand in Wellington.
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Row over UK Olympians' contract

The British Olympic Association has defended an athletes' contract curbing political activity at the Beijing games.
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Artists prepare for Grammys gala

The 50th Grammy Awards are to take place, with Kanye West and Amy Winehouse leading the nominations.
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Poison cake kills Iraqi children

Two children die and other Iraqis are critically ill, after eating cake poisoned with thallium in Baghdad.
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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Chad curfew after rebel attacks

Chad's government imposes a dusk-to-dawn curfew in much of the country after the rebel assault last weekend.
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Six die in attack on US council

A gunman opens fire on a council meeting in the US city of St Louis, killing five before being shot dead.
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Winehouse denied visa for Grammys

Amy Winehouse is prevented from singing at the Grammy Awards after her US visa application is turned down.
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Canada seeks Paris troops pledge

Canada sends a high-level delegation to Paris to sound out a possible offer of military help in Afghanistan.
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Knee dynamo taps 'people power'

A team of US scientists show off a novel device that harvests energy from human movements.
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French MPs back EU treaty

The French parliament votes to approve a draft law approving the new EU reform treaty.
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Man guilty of barrel wife murder

A British man is found guilty of murdering his wife in Australia and hiding her body in a barrel for more than 20 years.
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Iraq 'Shia militia leader' held

US troops in Iraq say they have arrested a suspected leader of a Shia militia group allegedly backed by Iran.
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US says Mullah Omar 'in Pakistan'

Taleban leader Mullah Omar and al-Qaeda commanders are living in Pakistan, says a senior US official.
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UK churchman stands by remarks

The Archbishop of Canterbury defends his comments on Sharia law, amid calls for him to resign.
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Football: Egypt stun Ivory Coast

Egypt produce a stunning upset by knocking tournament favourites Ivory Coast out in an engrossing contest.
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G7 gives global economy warning

Ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledge action over global economic turmoil, but warn it could get worse.
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Oil firms ordered to Niger Delta

Nigeria's government tells all oil firms that fled militant attacks in the Niger Delta to return or cease work.
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Cricket: NZ beat dismal England

England bat dismally in the first one-day international and lose by six wickets to New Zealand in Wellington.
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Serb head gives Kosovo warning

Serbian President Boris Tadic warns of more conflict if Kosovo declares independence as expected later this month.
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Battle continues

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has opened a clear lead
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Australia ends 'Pacific Solution'

The last detainees leave a camp on Nauru, ending Australia's "Pacific Solution" immigration policy.
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Asia 'not immune' to US slowdown

The Asian Development Bank warns that a US slowdown will cut into Asian growth ..
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Obesity 'may be largely genetic'

Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study.
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Football: Bikey to miss final

Cameroon defender Andre Bikey will miss the Cup of Nations final after being sent off for pushing a member of the medical team.
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Anti-gay police complaints 'rise'

Complaints about homophobia within the police have risen by almost a quarter, according to the Gay Police Association.
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New approach for US army

The US Army drafts a new manual, which puts as much emphasis on winning hearts and minds as it does on force.
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Gaza rocket barrage hits Israel

Israel says about 20 rockets have been launched into Israel by Palestinian militants in Gaza, causing no injuries.
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White House race contests resume

Four US states are to hold presidential campaign elections, the first polls since Super Tuesday.
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Mourners say farewell to Ledger

Film stars, fans and friends join the family of Heath Ledger for a memorial service ahead of a private funeral.
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Bush visits tornado-hit Tennessee

President George W Bush visits Tennessee, the state worst-affected by recent deadly tornadoes.
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Holidays begin in snow-hit China

Chinese authorities work to restore power to millions, as the snow-hit country begins to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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Test confusion 'risk to patients'

Many junior doctors do not understand many common hospital laboratory tests, and are putting patients at risk as a result, claim biochemists.
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Picasso art stolen from gallery

Two Pablo Picasso paintings worth millions of Euros are stolen from an exhibition in Switzerland.
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SocGen trader Kerviel is jailed

Societe Generale trader Jerome Kerviel is jailed while the $7bn bank fraud is being investigated.
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Robot glider harvests ocean heat

A sea-going robotic glider that harvests heat energy from the oceans is tested by US scientists.
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Pile-up kills 29 on Egyptian road

At least 29 people are killed and 16 injured in a multi-vehicle pile-up in thick fog in Upper Egypt.
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Football: Capello wins opener

Shaun-Wright Phillips scores the winner as England beat Switzerland in Fabio Capello's first game as boss.
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Japan PM angry over Sumo death

Japan's PM Yasuo Fukuda calls on sumo wrestling officials to take action, after the death of a trainee.
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Makeover for Europe's Mars robot

The boss of the European Space Agency asks his officials to find a new name for the flagship ExoMars rover mission.
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Jolie makes surprise Iraq visit

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie arrives in Iraq on a surprise visit as a United Nations goodwill ambassador.
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Venezuela denies oil asset freeze

Venezuela's state-run oil firm denies that Exxon Mobil has won a court order to freeze up to $12bn of its assets.
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Japan accuses Russia of incursion

Japan accuses Russia of violating its airspace over the Pacific Izu islands and demands an explanation.
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London critics honour Coen drama

US thriller No Country For Old Men is named movie of the year by the London Film Critics' Circle.
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Doctor held in Indian organ scam

A doctor suspected of running a kidney-trading racket in India is arrested in Nepal, police say.
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UK's Mann 'fine' in E Guinea jail

Briton Simon Mann, accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea, is shown on TV, apparently in good health.
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Sarkozy's rescue plan for suburbs

President Sarkozy announces thousands more police and a half billion euro rescue package for poor suburbs.
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Turkey eases ban on headscarves

Turkey's parliament votes to ease the ban on women wearing Islamic headscarves in universities.
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Indian economy set to decelerate

India expects its slowest growth in three years as agriculture lags faster growth in other sectors.
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Khmer Rouge victims in court

Survivors of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime address a UN-backed genocide court for the first time.
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Friday, February 8, 2008

Khmer Rouge victims in court

Survivors of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime address a UN-backed genocide court for the first time.
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Picasso art stolen from gallery

Two Pablo Picasso paintings worth millions of Euros are stolen from an exhibition in Switzerland.
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Indian economy set to decelerate

India expects its slowest growth in three years as agriculture lags faster growth in other sectors.
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Canada seeks Paris troops pledge

Canada sends a high-level delegation to Paris to sound out a possible offer of military help in Afghanistan.
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Obesity 'may be largely genetic'

Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study.
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Battle continues

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has opened a clear lead
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Chad curfew after rebel attacks

Chad's government imposes a dusk-to-dawn curfew in much of the country after the rebel assault last weekend.
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Australia ends 'Pacific Solution'

The last detainees leave a camp on Nauru, ending Australia's "Pacific Solution" immigration policy.
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Asia 'not immune' to US slowdown

The Asian Development Bank warns that a US slowdown will cut into Asian growth ..
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Football: Bikey to miss final

Cameroon defender Andre Bikey will miss the Cup of Nations final after being sent off for pushing a member of the medical team.
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Knee dynamo taps 'people power'

A team of US scientists show off a novel device that harvests energy from human movements.
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Football: Egypt stun Ivory Coast

Egypt produce a stunning upset by knocking tournament favourites Ivory Coast out in an engrossing contest.
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UK's Mann 'fine' in E Guinea jail

Briton Simon Mann, accused of plotting a coup in Equatorial Guinea, is shown on TV, apparently in good health.
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Archbishop sparks Sharia law row

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces widespread criticism after saying some Sharia law in the UK is "unavoidable".
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Six die in attack on US council

A gunman opens fire on a council meeting in the US city of St Louis, killing five before being shot dead.
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Yukos manager's trial suspended

A Russian court halts the trial of a sick ex-manager of Yukos firm, but refuses to release him from jail for treatment.
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Sarkozy's rescue plan for suburbs

President Sarkozy announces thousands more police and a half billion euro rescue package for poor suburbs.
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Holidays begin in snow-hit China

Chinese authorities work to restore power to millions, as the snow-hit country begins to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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Jolie makes surprise Iraq visit

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie arrives in Iraq on a surprise visit as a United Nations goodwill ambassador.
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Test confusion 'risk to patients'

Many junior doctors do not understand many common hospital laboratory tests, and are putting patients at risk as a result, claim biochemists.
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Pile-up kills 29 on Egyptian road

At least 29 people are killed and 16 injured in a multi-vehicle pile-up in thick fog in Upper Egypt.
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Football: Capello wins opener

Shaun-Wright Phillips scores the winner as England beat Switzerland in Fabio Capello's first game as boss.
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Winehouse denied visa for Grammys

Amy Winehouse is prevented from singing at the Grammy Awards after her US visa application is turned down.
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US chain Macy's to cut 2,300 jobs

US department store chain Macy's is to cut 2,300 jobs, as it announces a 7.1% fall in sales in January.
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Iraq 'Shia militia leader' held

US troops in Iraq say they have arrested a suspected leader of a Shia militia group allegedly backed by Iran.
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Home repossessions rise to 27,000

The number of home repossessions in the UK rises to its highest since 1999, mortgage lenders say.
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Pakistani militants 'call truce'

A leading militant group in the Pakistani region of South Waziristan announces a truce, officials say.
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Rats destroy crops in Bangladesh

A plague of rats destroy the crops of tens of thousands of people living in Bangladesh's remote Chittagong Hill Tracts.
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Draft law sparks protests in Peru

Thousands protest in Cuzco, Peru, against a law promoting development near ancient Inca monuments.
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Acupuncture 'boosts IVF chances'

Acupuncture therapy appears to increase the chances of successful IVF, US research suggests.
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Search for Rwanda quake survivors

Many people remain trapped under rubble in Rwanda after two earthquakes hit the Great Lakes region, police say.
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Famous Vietnamese dissident dies

One of Vietnam's best-known dissidents, Hoang Minh Chinh, dies at the age of 85 after a long illness.
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Malicious programs hit new high

The numbers of malicious programs circulating online is reaching 'epidemic' levels, say experts.
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Singer Winehouse denied US visa

Amy Winehouse is prevented from singing at the Grammy awards after her US visa application is turned down.
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McCain plea as rival withdraws

John McCain calls on conservatives to rally behind him as Mitt Romney suspends his US presidential campaign.
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French MPs back EU treaty

The French parliament votes to approve a draft law approving the new EU reform treaty.
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Nato dismisses Afghanistan crisis

Nato rejects talk of a crisis over its Afghanistan operation, saying the alliance is making good progress.
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Israel launches deadly Gaza raids

Israeli forces killed at least six Palestinian gunmen and a teacher during raids in Gaza.
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Sharia comments trigger criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces widespread criticism after saying some Sharia law in the UK is "unavoidable".
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Lift-off for Columbus science lab

The Atlantis shuttle launches on a mission to take Europe's Columbus science lab to the space station.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008

Indian doctor gets life over porn

An Indian doctor is jailed for life for secretly filming his patients while naked and selling the footage online.
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Knee dynamo taps 'people power'

A team of US scientists show off a novel device that harvests energy from human movements.
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Pakistani militants 'call truce'

A leading militant group in the Pakistani region of South Waziristan announces a truce, officials say.
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SocGen controls 'failed to work'

France's finance ministry calls for tighter banking controls after the Societe Generale trading scandal.
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French MPs back EU treaty

The lower house of the French parliament votes to back a draft law approving the EU reform treaty.
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Football: Capello wins opener

Shaun-Wright Phillips scores the winner as England beat Switzerland in Fabio Capello's first game as boss.
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Khmer Rouge leader asks for bail

Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea appears in court to appeal against his detention by a genocide tribunal.
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Pile-up kills 29 on Egyptian road

At least 29 people are killed and 16 injured in a multi-vehicle pile-up in thick fog in Upper Egypt.
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Singer Winehouse denied US visa

Amy Winehouse is prevented from singing at the Grammy awards after her US visa application is turned down.
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Battle continues

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has opened a clear lead
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Archbishop sparks Sharia law row

The Archbishop of Canterbury faces widespread criticism after saying some Sharia law in the UK is "unavoidable".
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Football: Egypt stun Ivory Coast

Egypt produce a stunning upset by knocking tournament favourites Ivory Coast out in an engrossing contest.
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Yukos manager's trial suspended

A Russian court halts the trial of a sick ex-manager of Yukos firm, but refuses to release him from jail for treatment.
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Holidays begin in snow-hit China

Chinese authorities work to restore power to millions, as the snow-hit country begins to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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Chad curfew after rebel attacks

Chad's government imposes a dusk-to-dawn curfew in much of the country after the rebel assault last weekend.
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Jolie makes surprise Iraq visit

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie arrives in Iraq on a surprise visit as a United Nations goodwill ambassador.
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Patient Columbus set for voyage

Europe hopes finally to get its space station laboratory, Columbus, into orbit this Thursday.
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US chain Macy's to cut 2,300 jobs

US department store chain Macy's is to cut 2,300 jobs, as it announces a 7.1% fall in sales in January.
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Test confusion 'risk to patients'

Many junior doctors do not understand many common hospital laboratory tests, and are putting patients at risk as a result, claim biochemists.
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Search for Rwanda quake survivors

Many people remain trapped under rubble in Rwanda after two earthquakes hit the Great Lakes region, police say.
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Obesity 'may be largely genetic'

Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study.
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Holidays begin in snow-hit China

Chinese authorities work to restore power to millions, as the snow-hit country begins to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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Test confusion 'risk to patients'

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Five killed in Philippines clash

Two Philippine soldiers and three suspected Islamic militants are killed in a clash on the southern island of Jolo.
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Chad to pardon jailed aid workers

The release of French aid workers jailed for kidnapping appears imminent after Chad says it will pardon them.
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Five killed in US shopping centre

Five women are shot dead in a shopping centre in a suburb of the US city of Chicago, police say.
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Pakistani militants 'call truce'

A leading militant group in the Pakistani region of South Waziristan announces a truce, officials say.
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Football: Capello wins opener

Shaun-Wright Phillips scores the winner as England beat Switzerland in Fabio Capello's first game as boss.
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SocGen controls 'failed to work'

France's finance ministry calls for tighter banking controls after the Societe Generale trading scandal.
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US chain Macy's to cut 2,300 jobs

US department store chain Macy's is to cut 2,300 jobs, as it announces a 7.1% fall in sales in January.
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US resumes Thai military aid

The US resumes military aid to Thailand, hours after the first elected government since the coup is sworn in.
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Cricket: England beat Kiwis

England beat New Zealand by 50 runs to win the Twenty20 internationals 2-0.
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Australia releases whaling photos

Australia releases "distressing" pictures of whales harpooned by a Japanese whaling fleet in the Antarctic Ocean.
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Zimbabwe threats for Makoni

A Zimbabwe militant group threatens ex-minister Simba Makoni, after he said he would run for president.
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Search for Rwanda quake survivors

Many people remain trapped under rubble in Rwanda after two earthquakes hit the Great Lakes region, police say.
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Storm havoc hits southern US

At least 27 people are killed and dozens injured by violent tornadoes in four southern US states.
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Pile-up kills 29 on Egyptian road

At least 29 people are killed and 16 injured in a multi-vehicle pile-up in thick fog in Upper Egypt.
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Tanzanian PM to resign over graft

Tanzania's prime minister tenders his resignation after being implicated in an energy deal corruption scandal.
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Rare suicide bombing hits Israel

A suicide bomber kills an Israeli woman and wounds 10 people in Dimona in southern Israel, police say.
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Patient Columbus set for voyage

Europe hopes finally to get its space station laboratory, Columbus, into orbit this Thursday.
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Battle continues

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has opened a clear lead
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Khmer Rouge leader asks for bail

Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea appears in court to appeal against his detention by a genocide tribunal.
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Yukos manager's trial suspended

A Russian court halts the trial of a sick ex-manager of Yukos firm, but refuses to release him from jail for treatment.
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Police numbers 'not sustainable'

Keeping the police at their current level is not possible, a review by Sir Ronnie Flanagan says.
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OSCE to boycott Russian election

Europe's main election watchdog says it will boycott Russia's presidential election on 2 March.
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CIA chief admits waterboarding

The CIA used waterboarding to interrogate al-Qaeda suspects, director Michael Hayden admits.
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Stocks mixed on US economy fears

Asian stocks end sharply down, but European shares rise as market jitters return on US economy fears.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Five killed in US shopping centre

Five women are shot dead in a shopping centre in a suburb of the US city of Chicago, police say.
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Five killed in Philippines clash

Two Philippine soldiers and three suspected Islamic militants are killed in a clash on the southern island of Jolo.
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Patient Columbus set for voyage

Europe hopes finally to get its space station laboratory, Columbus, into orbit this Thursday.
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Stocks mixed on US economy fears

Asian stocks end sharply down, but European shares rise as market jitters return on US economy fears.
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Battle continues

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has opened a clear lead
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Israeli raids kill nine in Gaza

Israeli forces kill seven Hamas members in an air strike in Gaza and another two in a military raid.
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Search for Rwanda quake survivors

Many people remain trapped under rubble in Rwanda after two earthquakes hit the Great Lakes region, police say.
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Sniffling mice raise therapy hope

Scientists have created a mouse that can catch a cold - raising hopes of developing new ways to treat asthma.
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Nokia has second bite at gaming

Mobile giant Nokia begins a second assault on handheld gaming, with the launch of the N-Gage platform.
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Work begins to repair severed net

Work begins to repair damaged undersea cables that disrupted internet traffic across the Middle East.
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Deadly blasts hit port in Somalia

A Somali port is hit by deadly grenade attacks on Ethiopians believed to be about to risk the crossing to Yemen.
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CIA chief admits waterboarding

The CIA used waterboarding to interrogate al-Qaeda suspects, director Michael Hayden admits.
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SocGen controls 'failed to work'

France's finance ministry calls for tighter banking controls after the Societe Generale trading scandal.
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EU offers closer ties to Serbia

The EU says it wants to accelerate Serbia's progress towards membership following President Tadic's re-election.
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US rivals in Super Tuesday push

US presidential hopefuls ratchet up their campaigning on the eve of crucial "Super Tuesday" nominating contests.
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Holidays begin in snow-hit China

Chinese authorities work to restore power to millions, as the snow-hit country begins to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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EBay to ban negative comments

Online auctioneer eBay plans to change its feedback system and ban sellers from leaving negative comments.
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Yukos manager's trial suspended

A Russian court halts the trial of a sick ex-manager of Yukos firm, but refuses to release him from jail for treatment.
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Iranians inaugurate space project

Iran launches a research rocket to inaugurate its first home-built space centre, state TV reports.
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Two dead in Indonesia landslide

Two people are killed and five are missing after heavy rain triggers a landslide in Java, an official says.
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Test confusion 'risk to patients'

Many junior doctors do not understand many common hospital laboratory tests, and are putting patients at risk as a result, claim biochemists.
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In pictures

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Mobiles 'not brain cancer risk'

Mobile phone use does not raise the risk of any of the most common brain tumours, a Japanese study suggests.
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Storm havoc hits southern US

At least 27 people are killed and dozens injured by violent tornadoes in four southern US states.
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