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	Wednesday, 30 December, 2009, 20:00 GMT 01:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	UK hostage released alive in Iraq British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.
	US 'aware of Nigerian attacker' The US knew of "a Nigerian" in Yemen being prepared for a terrorist attack - weeks before a failed bombing on a US plane.
	Shot woman dies after gun attack A woman dies after being shot in the head in a violent row in which her former partner and their daughter both died.
	Shaikh family shock at execution The family of Britain's Akmal Shaikh executed in China for drug smuggling has expressed outrage and shock at his death.
	US citizens killed in Afghanistan Eight Americans have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in south-eastern Afghanistan, US officials say.

WORLD
	US 'aware of Nigerian attacker' The US knew of "a Nigerian" in Yemen being prepared for a terrorist attack - weeks before a failed bombing on a US plane.
	Iraqi governor hit in twin blasts At least 24 people die in two suicide blasts in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, with the provincial governor wounded.
	US citizens killed in Afghanistan Eight Americans have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in south-eastern Afghanistan, US officials say.

AFRICA
	'Illegal' chief judge for Nigeria The swearing-in of Nigeria's new chief justice is illegal in the president's absence, a lawyer tells the BBC.
	Somali man 'tried to bomb plane' A Somali man is in custody in Mogadishu, suspected of trying to take explosives onto a plane, officials say.
	Malawi gay couple deny indecency Two gay men, arrested after getting engaged in Malawi, deny three charges of gross public indecency.

AMERICAS
	US 'aware of Nigerian attacker' The US knew of "a Nigerian" in Yemen being prepared for a terrorist attack - weeks before a failed bombing on a US plane.
	US citizens killed in Afghanistan Eight Americans have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in south-eastern Afghanistan, US officials say.
	'Dead' US mother hails 'miracle' A mother from Colorado who doctors said died while giving birth to her son, says she is glad to be alive.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Ex-Indonesia President Wahid dies Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid - often referred to as Gus Dur - has died, according to party officials.
	China floats anti-pirate hub idea A senior Chinese naval officer has suggested that China establish a permanent base in the Gulf of Aden.
	Homes burn in West Australia fire A disaster is declared as fires raze dozens of homes in farming areas north of Perth, the capital of Western Australia.

EUROPE
	Netherlands to use body scanners Body scanners are to be used on all passengers flying from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to the US, the Dutch government has announced.
	France to rethink carbon tax plan A new carbon tax that was supposed to go into effect in France at New Year is struck down, in a blow to President Nicolas Sarkozy.
	Bosnian peace deal 'being broken' A row erupts between Bosnian Serbs and the top international official in Bosnia over the role of foreign judges.

MIDDLE EAST
	UK hostage released alive in Iraq British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.
	US 'aware of Nigerian attacker' The US knew of "a Nigerian" in Yemen being prepared for a terrorist attack - weeks before a failed bombing on a US plane.
	Iran government supporters rally Tens of thousands of Iranians stage pro-government rallies around the country, after recent violent opposition protests.

SOUTH ASIA
	India hit by new state protests Large parts of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh are shut down in a strike by new state campaigners.
	US citizens killed in Afghanistan Eight Americans have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in south-eastern Afghanistan, US officials say.
	Taliban claim bombing in Karachi Pakistan's Taliban say they carried out the suicide bombing which killed 43 people in the commercial capital, Karachi, on Monday.

UK
	UK hostage released alive in Iraq British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.
	Shaikh family shock at execution The family of Britain's Akmal Shaikh executed in China for drug smuggling has expressed outrage and shock at his death.
	Shot woman dies after gun attack A woman dies after being shot in the head in a violent row in which her former partner and their daughter both died.

ENGLAND
	UK hostage released alive in Iraq British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.
	Shot pair were 'innocent parties' The father of a woman who was killed with her daughter after a row with her former boyfriend says they were "innocent parties".
	DJ loses job over 'boring' speech A radio presenter loses his job after cutting short the Queen's Speech, telling listeners it was boring.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Elderly man with swine flu dies A 92-year-old man who had swine flu and underlying medical conditions has died, the Department of Health announces.
	Car taken during armed hijacking A man has his car stolen in an armed hijacking at traffic lights in Portadown, County Armagh, the police say.
	1985 Anglo Irish negotiator dies A senior Irish civil servant who was involved in the talks leading to the 1985 Anglo Irish Agreement dies.

SCOTLAND
	Three climbers die in avalanches Three climbers have been killed following three separate avalanches in the Highlands and Argyll, police confirm.
	No motive yet for 'brutal' murder Police are carrying out door-to-door inquiries in Glasgow's east end, after a 63-year-old woman was murdered in her home.
	UK hostage released alive in Iraq British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.

WALES
	Three climbers die in avalanches Three climbers have been killed following three separate avalanches in the Highlands and Argyll, police confirm.
	Forecasters warn of more snowfall Forecasters warn of heavy snow and sleet across mid and north Wales, although the bad weather is improving in the south.
	Pc found hanged on building site An inquest opens on a policeman found dead near Wrexham two days after he became engaged on Christmas Day.

POLITICS
	Do not wreck recovery, says Brown Gordon Brown warns against "wrecking" the recovery in his new year message but says the worst of the recession is over.
	Tory plan for £1m website prize A Tory government would offer a £1m prize for developing a website to open up policy making to the public, says Jeremy Hunt.
	Low-cost 250mph rail 'is future' Low-cost high-speed trains are the best way to improve the UK's inter-city links, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis says.

BUSINESS
	House prices up for sixth month House prices in England and Wales rose for the sixth month in a row in November, the Land Registry says.
	Pompey 'shock' at wind-up request Portsmouth Football Club says it is "shocked and surprised" by the winding-up petition issued by HM Revenue & Customs.
	Apple shares up on tablet rumour Apple shares rise by more than 1% in early trading on Wednesday amid further speculation over new products.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Big Brother 'hell house' unveiled Macabre sculptures, animal skulls and a kitchen inspired by a morgue await the housemates in the last series of C4's Celebrity Big Brother.
	Snow Patrol is most played song Snow Patrol song Chasing Cars is the most widely played song of the decade, according to music licensing body PPL.
	Anger in Mexico over Gibson film Angry protests are held outside a Mexican jail against the planned transfer of inmates to make way for a Mel Gibson film.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	Nasa picks three in space contest Nasa has chosen three front runners among proposals for the next space mission in its New Frontiers programme.
	France to rethink carbon tax plan A new carbon tax that was supposed to go into effect in France at New Year is struck down, in a blow to President Nicolas Sarkozy.
	Music therapy for tinnitus hope Personalised music therapy may help cut noise levels experienced by people who suffer from tinnitus, say researchers.

TECHNOLOGY
	Spinvox bought by Nuance for £64m Voice-to-text company Spinvox has been bought by speech recognition firm Nuance.
	Apple shares up on tablet rumour Apple shares rise by more than 1% in early trading on Wednesday amid further speculation over new products.
	Virtual goods 'to make billions' The sale of virtual goods is turning into a billion dollar industry and one of the hottest trends in technology say experts.

HEALTH
	NHS agency staff spending 'soars' NHS spending on agency staff has soared in recent years, amid fears of a funding squeeze, data obtained by the Tories reveal.
	Children's alcohol risks warning Parents in England are warned not to under-estimate the "dangerous consequences" of children drinking alcohol.
	NHS stress phone service launched An NHS hotline aimed at helping people struggling with stress has been launched by the government.

EDUCATION
	Children's alcohol risks warning Parents in England are warned not to under-estimate the "dangerous consequences" of children drinking alcohol.
	More advice on disabled childcare A £12.5m scheme is to offer parents of disabled children more advice on accessing childcare in England.
	'Tough love' best for graduates Advice on using "tough love" to motivate children to find a job and leave home after university is issued to parents by the government.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1994: Gunman kills two women at abortion clinic Two women are shot dead and at least five others injured after a gunman opens fire at two neighbouring abortion clinics.
	1958: Castro's rebels edge closer to capital Thousands die in the bloodiest fighting in Cuba's history as rebels threaten to overthrow the military regime of President Batista.
	2002: Diana Ross arrested for drink-driving Singer Diana Ross is stopped by the police for drinking and driving after her car is seen swerving across a road.

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