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	Saturday, 14 November, 2009, 20:00 GMT 01:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	No public probe into Iraq 'abuse' Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
	100mph storm winds batter south Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.
	Scores hurt in lights switch-on Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
	Pakistan bomb targets checkpoint A suicide bomber attacks a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 10 people, officials say.
	US welcomes strong China - Obama President Obama says the US welcomes a strong, prosperous China on the world stage and "does not seek to contain it".

WORLD
	US welcomes strong China - Obama President Obama says the US welcomes a strong, prosperous China on the world stage and "does not seek to contain it".
	Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

AFRICA
	Ethiopia rebels 'capture towns' Ethnic-Somali rebels in Ethiopia say they have launched an offensive against government forces and captured several towns.
	Chiluba trial 'cost Zambia $13m' Zambia says $13m was spent on prosecuting ex-President Chiluba, who was accused of embezzling public funds.
	African World Cup qualifiers LIVE With three of the five African 2010 groups still undecided, send us your comments on this weekend's critical action by text and email.

AMERICAS
	Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
	Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal Peru's President Alan Garcia quits a regional summit as his country accuses neighbour Chile of paying an officer for national secrets.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	US welcomes strong China - Obama President Obama says the US welcomes a strong, prosperous China on the world stage and "does not seek to contain it".
	Tamil asylum seekers leave ship A group of 22 Sri Lankan asylum seekers comes ashore after a month on an Australian ship off Indonesia, officials say.
	New Zealand 1-0 Bahrain New Zealand reach the World Cup finals for the second time in their history with victory over Bahrain in their qualifying play-off second leg.

EUROPE
	Slovenia signs Russian gas deal Slovenia signs a deal with Russia for the massive South Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Europe to run through its territory.
	'Body sold' to Russia kebab shop Police in Russia hold three men suspected of killing a man, eating part of the body and selling other part to a kebab shop.
	Italy fugitive on hunger strike Former Italian left-wing radical Cesare Battisti is on hunger strike in a Brazil jail in a bid to halt extradition to Italy.

MIDDLE EAST
	No public probe into Iraq 'abuse' Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
	Saudis 'renew Yemen bombing' Shia rebels in northern Yemen say Saudi Arabia has carried out more bombing raids, targeting several villages along the border.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

SOUTH ASIA
	Pakistan bomb targets checkpoint A suicide bomber attacks a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 10 people, officials say.
	India train accident kills seven At least seven people are killed and dozens injured as an express train crashes near the Indian city of Jaipur.
	Famed climber dies on Nepal peak Renowned Slovenian mountaineer Tomaz Humar is found dead in the Himalayas after being stranded on a peak with a broken leg.

UK
	Scores hurt in lights switch-on Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
	No public probe into Iraq 'abuse' Fresh claims of abuse by the UK military in Iraq do not warrant a new public inquiry, the Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says.
	100mph storm winds batter south Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.

ENGLAND
	Scores hurt in lights switch-on Up to 60 people are injured in a crowd surge during a performance by band JLS at Birmingham's Christmas lights switch-on.
	Female killer flees on shop visit A woman convicted of murder goes on the run during an escorted visit to the shops in south London.
	100mph storm winds batter south Winds of up to 100mph hit parts of the UK as stormy weather moves across Wales and southern England.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Firefighters injured at college Two firefighters are injured while tackling a fire at a theological college in south Belfast.
	21-year-old abducted and beaten A man is abducted and beaten in a suspected sectarian attack in County Londonderry early on Saturday.
	11-plus replacement tests taken More than 7,000 primary school pupils in Northern Ireland have sat new grammar school entrance tests.

SCOTLAND
	Clashes after rival city marches Two rival marches in Glasgow city centre lead to minor skirmishes, with police making a number of arrests.
	Anti-war protests at Nato summit Hundreds of anti-war protesters demonstrate at a meeting of Nato's parliamentary assembly in Edinburgh.
	Two die after car leaves motorway Two people die after the car they are travelling in leaves the carriageway and plunges down an embankment.

WALES
	Mother's drink-drive death plea A woman warns against getting into a car with a drink-driver after her son was killed when his friend crashed when over the limit.
	Cash stolen from security worker A robber steals a large amount of money from a security guard delivering money to a Tesco store in Cardiff.
	Manager Stein honoured at stadium A plaque is unveiled at the Cardiff City Stadium in honour of ex-Scotland manager Jock Stein, who died nearby in 1985.

POLITICS
	MoD probes new Iraq abuse claims The Ministry of Defence says it is investigating new allegations of abuse by UK troops during the years they spent in Iraq.
	BNP paves way to admit non-whites BNP leaders vote "overwhelmingly" to ballot over changing its constitution to allow non-white members to join.
	Byers to stand down at election Former cabinet minister Stephen Byers has announced he will quit Parliament at the next general election.

BUSINESS
	More complaints of rogue traders The Office of Fair Trading says it received a record number of complaints about rogue traders in the past year.
	BA merger 'good for passengers' British Airways says its planned merger with Iberia will be good news for customers, and pledges no cuts to its service standards.
	Power failure hits HBOS customers Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers are hit by a power failure affecting all branches and online banking.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Brand says Sachs row was 'funny' Comedian Russell Brand says he found the scandal which followed the prank calls he made to actor Andrew Sachs last year "funny".
	Eastwood receives French honour Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood is made a commander in France's prestigious Legion of Honour to mark his contribution to cinema.
	Radcliffe denies drug allegations Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe "categorically" denies newspaper allegations he was photographed smoking cannabis.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	'Significant' water found on Moon Nasa's experiment last month to find water on the Moon was a major success, agency scientists have announced.
	Brazil and France in climate deal Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.
	Big profit from nature protection Money invested in protecting nature can bring huge financial returns, according to a study backed by the UK.

TECHNOLOGY
	BBC iPlayer launches Wii channel The BBC iPlayer will be available on the Nintendo Wii as a dedicated channel from 18 November.
	Switzerland takes Google to court The Swiss privacy watchdog is taking Google to court over its Street View application.
	'Sabbath' protest targets Intel More than 1,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in Jerusalem against US firm Intel operating on the Jewish day of rest.

HEALTH
	Rethink for calorie eating levels The calorie counts used as the foundation for diet plans and healthy-eating guidance for the past 18 years may be wrong, a report suggests.
	Teeth grinders are in for a shock Patients complaining of grinding their teeth in their sleep are being given mild electric shock treatment.
	Charity demands child sunbed ban Sunbeds should be banned for under-18s in England, a charity says after a survey suggests 250,000 are putting themselves at risk of skin cancer.

EDUCATION
	11-plus replacement tests taken More than 7,000 primary school pupils in Northern Ireland have sat new grammar school entrance tests.
	Faith schools attacked over staff The government faces criticism over claims that it is allowing faith schools to recruit staff based on their spiritual beliefs.
	Academic pledges to give away £1m An Oxford University academic pledges to give £1m of his earnings to charity and wants others to join him.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1991: US accuses Libyans of Lockerbie bombing America demands Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi hand over Libyan intelligence officers indicted over the Lockerbie bombing.
	1973: IRA gang convicted of London bombings Two women and six men are found guilty of exploding car bombs outside the Old Bailey and Scotland Yard.
	1977: Firefighters strike over pay claim Firefighters claim widespread support for their first national strike, over a 30% pay demand.

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