Saturday, June 19, 2010

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Saturday, 19 June, 2010, 20:00 GMT 01:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
Police may reopen GP death probe
Police consider reopening an inquiry into a GP who admitted hastening the deaths of people in his care.
  Tribute to UK death blast soldier
A soldier from The Royal Dragoon Guards who died in an explosion in Afghanistan is named as Trooper Ashley Smith.
  Rooney says sorry to England fans
England striker Wayne Rooney apologises for his criticism of fans who booed the team after Friday's draw with Algeria.
  No arrests despite England dismay
Police praise the behaviour of England's 25,000-strong following after the disappointing result in Cape Town.
  Rising Afghan violence alarms UN
Afghanistan has seen a dramatic rise in violence this year, with roadside bomb attacks nearly doubling, the UN says.
WORLD
Rwanda ex-army chief shot in SA
A former Rwandan army chief is taken to hospital in a critical condition after being shot in Johannesburg in what his wife says is an attempt on his life.
  China hints at stronger currency
China indicates it will allow the yuan to rise, after Western criticism it is being kept artificially low, but releases no details.
  Gunmen attack Yemen security HQ
Gunmen attack Yemen's security headquarters in Aden, killing at least 10 security officers and freeing militants.
AFRICA
Rwanda ex-army chief shot in SA
A former Rwandan army chief is taken to hospital in a critical condition after being shot in Johannesburg in what his wife says is an attempt on his life.
  Gambia military men 'in coup bid'
Two ex-military chiefs in The Gambia are charged over an alleged plot to oust President Yahya Jammeh.
  Live - Cameroon v Denmark
Cameroon play Denmark in Pretoria in Saturday's late match in the 2010 World Cup with both sides desperate for a win to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.
AMERICAS
BP denies 'negligence' accusation
BP denies claims by one of its partners that its handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill amounts to "gross negligence".
  Canada Taser death 'unjustified'
Police officers in Canada were not justified in using a taser gun on a Polish immigrant who later died, an inquiry finds.
  Argentine foreign minister quits
Argentina's Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana steps down unexpectedly after four years in his post, citing personal reasons.
ASIA-PACIFIC
China hints at stronger currency
China indicates it will allow the yuan to rise, after Western criticism it is being kept artificially low, but releases no details.
  Supporters mark Suu Kyi birthday
Supporters of Burma's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi mark her 65th birthday, as world leaders call for her release.
  UN launches appeal for Kyrgyzstan
The UN announces a flash appeal for Kyrgyzstan, where it says 400,000 people have been displaced by inter-ethnic fighting.
EUROPE
Turkish troops 'killed by rebels'
Ten Turkish soldiers have been killed in an attack by Kurdish rebels near the Iraqi border, reports say.
  Sweden's princess weds commoner
Sweden sees one of its biggest public celebrations as Crown Princess Victoria weds her former personal trainer Daniel Westling.
  Anelka sent home for coach insult
France striker Nicolas Anelka is sent home from the World Cup after reports of a bust-up with coach Raymond Domenech.
MIDDLE EAST
Gunmen attack Yemen security HQ
Gunmen attack Yemen's security headquarters in Aden, killing at least 10 security officers and freeing militants.
  One killed in Iraqi power protest
Iraqi police open fire during a protest against power cuts in the southern city of Basra, killing at least one demonstrator.
  UN probes UK 'beating of Iraqis'
The UN refugee agency investigates allegations that UK officials beat deported Iraqi asylum seekers to get them on and off the plane.
SOUTH ASIA
Bangladeshi water 'poisons 77m'
Up to 77 million people in Bangladesh have been exposed to arsenic from drinking water in recent decades, according to a study in The Lancet.
  Rising Afghan violence alarms UN
Afghanistan has seen a dramatic rise in violence this year, with roadside bomb attacks nearly doubling, the UN says.
  Indian preacher is banned from UK
An Indian preacher has been banned from entering the UK for his "unacceptable behaviour", the home secretary says.
UK
Police may reopen GP death probe
Police consider reopening an inquiry into a GP who admitted hastening the deaths of people in his care.
  Tribute to UK death blast soldier
A soldier from The Royal Dragoon Guards who died in an explosion in Afghanistan is named as Trooper Ashley Smith.
  No arrests despite England dismay
Police praise the behaviour of England's 25,000-strong following after the disappointing result in Cape Town.
ENGLAND
Police may reopen GP death probe
Police consider reopening an inquiry into a GP who admitted hastening the deaths of people in his care.
  Conservative MP struck by train
A Suffolk MP is recovering from his injuries after being hit by a train at a railway station in London.
  Man dies in light aircraft crash
A 31-year-old man is killed when the light aircraft he was piloting crashes into a West Yorkshire field.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Driver 'serious injured' at rally
There are reports of a driver being seriously injured in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday.
  River is searched for missing man
Rescue teams along with the police are searching a stretch of the Lagan in south Belfast for a missing man.
  Pensioner cyclist hurt in attack
A pensioner is being treated in hospital after being attacked and robbed in County Armagh in the early hours of Saturday morning.
SCOTLAND
HMV rejects 'anti-English' slur
Entertainment retailer HMV rejects claims anti-English World Cup merchandise in its Scottish stores could incite racial hatred.
  Man dies after being hit by car
Police launch an investigation after a 21-year-old man is killed after being struck by a car in south Ayrshire.
  Taking the plunge for bra event
Thousands of women prepare to walk 13 miles in their bras overnight to raise money for a breast cancer charity.
WALES
Concern despite festival success
A student beach festival should not be held at Pembrey Country Park again, despite its success this year, the local mayor says.
  Ceremony marks submarine tragedy
A ceremony remembers 26 sailors who died when their submarine was sunk by mistake more than 90 years ago.
  New Zealand 42-9 Wales
Fly-half Dan Carter scores two tries in a fine performance as he masterminds a heavy New Zealand win over Wales.
BUSINESS
China hints at stronger currency
China indicates it will allow the yuan to rise, after Western criticism it is being kept artificially low, but releases no details.
  BP denies 'negligence' accusation
BP denies claims by one of its partners that its handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill amounts to "gross negligence".
  Government warned over CGT rise
Raising the rate of capital gains tax (CGT) could result in a fall in tax revenues, one think tank warns.
ENTERTAINMENT
Director Ronald Neame dies at 99
Poseidon Adventure director Ronald "Ronnie" Neame dies in hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 99.
  Beatles' lyrics bought for $1.2m
John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to Beatles song A Day In The Life sell for $1.2m (£810,000) at auction, well above the price expected.
  Rachael evicted from Big Brother
Beyonce lookalike Rachael is the first evictee from the final Big Brother house.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Illegal bushmeat 'rife in Europe'
About 270 tonnes of illegal bushmeat could be passing through one of Europe's busiest airports each year, a study estimates.
  Ancient ice ages 'linked' to CO2
A "global pattern" of change in the Earth's climate that began 2.7 million years ago could be explained by CO2, say scientists.
  Congress turns scorn on BP chief
In scathing questioning, US congressmen tell BP chief Tony Hayward his firm ignored oil well dangers in the Gulf of Mexico.
TECHNOLOGY
FCC to toughen internet rules
Web giants and broadband providers are scrapping over plans to change the way the net is regulated in the US.
  Fighting back against web attacks
The tools which hi-tech criminals use to attack websites can themselves be attacked, suggests research.
  Getty taps into Flickr snappers
Flickr users are getting the chance to make money out of their snaps as the site signs a deal with the Getty photo library.
HEALTH
Police may reopen GP death probe
Police consider reopening an inquiry into a GP who admitted hastening the deaths of people in his care.
  Tea and coffee 'protect hearts'
Drinking several cups of coffee or tea a day appears to protect against heart disease, a 13-year study from the Netherlands finds.
  Breast implants 'need checking'
Women with breast enlargements are being advised to contact their surgeon amid concerns about the safety of a certain type of implant.
EDUCATION
Teachers back new 'free schools'
More than 700 groups say they are interested in starting a "free school" in England - half are teachers.
  Top schools in academy bid - Gove
Education Secretary Michael Gove says 70% of outstanding secondary schools in England are interested in becoming academies.
  Catholic Church academy warning
The Catholic Church in England says its schools would be 'unwise' to apply for academy status.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1975: Missing earl guilty of murder
An inquest jury decides Lord Lucan murdered the 29-year-old nanny of his three young children.
  1980: Gunbattle at British embassy in Iraq
Three gunmen who attacked the British embassy in Baghdad are shot dead by Iraqi security forces.
  1970: Shock election win for Heath
Edward Heath becomes the new British prime minister after a surprise victory for the Conservatives in the general election.

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