Saturday, April 3, 2010

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Saturday, 03 April, 2010, 20:00 GMT 01:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta
TOP STORIES
Archbishop 'regrets' church row
Dr Rowan Williams expresses "regret" for any difficulties caused by his remarks about child abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
  Iraq gunmen kill Sunni villagers
Iraqi gunmen disguised as soldiers kill at least 25 people, believed to be al-Qaeda opponents, in a Sunni village, police say.
  Union urged to boycott Sats tests
Members of the teaching union the NUT have been urged to support head teachers and vote for a boycott of Sats tests.
  Mandelson attacks Barclays head
Lord Mandelson brands the president of Barclays, Bob Diamond, the "unacceptable face of banking".
  Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
WORLD
Iraq gunmen kill Sunni villagers
Iraqi gunmen disguised as soldiers kill at least 25 people, believed to be al-Qaeda opponents, in a Sunni village, police say.
  Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
  Red-shirts occupy central Bangkok
Tens of thousands of Thai protesters occupy central Bangkok in their latest push to topple the government.
AFRICA
'No delay' for Sudanese elections
Sudanese officials say this month's national polls will not be delayed, despite a boycott threat by a major opposition party.
  Nigeria clerics meet ill leader
Senior clerics meet Nigeria's ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua, saying he had difficulty speaking.
  Senegal unveils $27m giant statue
Senegal inaugurates a $27m monument - higher than the Statue of Liberty - as thousands take to the streets in protest.
AMERICAS
Putin signs key deals with Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian PM Vladimir Putin sign a series of key deals following talks in Caracas.
  US steps up air security checks
The US announces that it will begin profiling US-bound passengers to determine who should get extra screening.
  Apple iPad hits shops in America
New tablet computer device has gone on sale in Apple stores across the US.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Red-shirts occupy central Bangkok
Tens of thousands of Thai protesters occupy central Bangkok in their latest push to topple the government.
  Rescuers enter flooded China mine
Rescue teams enter a flooded coal mine in northern China where 153 workers have been trapped for nearly a week.
  S Korean boat sinks during search
A South Korean fishing boat sinks during the search for a warship that sank last week in mysterious circumstances.
EUROPE
Fury at anti-Semitism abuse link
Church abuse victims and Jewish groups condemn the Pope's preacher for comparing criticism of the pontiff to anti-Semitism.
  Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
  Putin signs key deals with Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian PM Vladimir Putin sign a series of key deals following talks in Caracas.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq gunmen kill Sunni villagers
Iraqi gunmen disguised as soldiers kill at least 25 people, believed to be al-Qaeda opponents, in a Sunni village, police say.
  'Dead' Gaza youth alive and well
A Palestinian teenager reported to have been shot dead in a clash near the Gaza border returns home alive and well.
  ElBaradei backer 'held in Egypt'
Human rights activists in Egypt say the publisher of a recent book supporting Mohammed ElBaradei has been arrested.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan soldiers killed by Germans
Five Afghan soldiers are killed and three injured by German troops in an incident in northern Afghanistan, Nato says.
  Karzai seeks to allay US concerns
Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls the US to ease concerns about a speech in which he blamed the UN and EU for fraud.
  Pakistan's attorney general quits
Pakistan's attorney general resigns in a row with the law ministry over the reopening of high-profile corruption cases.
UK
Union urged to boycott Sats tests
Members of the teaching union the NUT have been urged to support head teachers and vote for a boycott of Sats tests.
  Archbishop 'regrets' church row
Dr Rowan Williams expresses "regret" for any difficulties caused by his remarks about child abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
  Drugs committee 'in deep trouble'
The council tasked with advising the government on drugs is "in deep trouble", according to the latest expert to resign.
ENGLAND
New appeal over Leeds fan deaths
The families of two Leeds United fans stabbed to death in Istanbul almost 10 years ago start a new appeal for justice.
  Victim stripped naked by robbers
A 17-year-old boy is hit with a metal bar and a chair leg before being stripped naked in an attack in Greater Manchester.
  Cricketer in drink-drive arrest
England and Nottinghamshire cricketer Graeme Swann is arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Archbishop 'regrets' church row
Dr Rowan Williams expresses "regret" for any difficulties caused by his remarks about child abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
  Homes powerless for fifth night
About 1,500 households are expected to spend a fifth night without power, Northern Ireland Electricity says.
  Empey mulls Robinson 'liar' claim
Unionist politicians dubbed "liars" by First Minister Peter Robinson in a BBC interview call for him to retract his remarks.
SCOTLAND
Hunter calls for NI rise reversal
Scottish tycoon Sir Tom Hunter calls for proposed rises to National Insurance contributions to be reversed.
  Search for canoeist is called off
The search is called off for a canoeist who went missing off the west coast of Shetland two days ago.
  Garden birds at risk from feeders
Researchers at the Scottish Agricultural College are concerned that garden bird feeders could be putting birds at risk.
WALES
Tributes paid to drowned toddler
The family of a two-year-old boy who drowned on a family holiday to Florida say their world has been "turned upside down".
  Nursing union fears cuts of staff
Fears are raised over a possible cut to the number of nursing staff in Wales after efficiency targets came into force.
  Hoax call cost £8,000, says RNLI
A hoax emergency call which sparked a search by lifeboat and coastguard crews cost £8,000, says the RNLI.
POLITICS
Mandelson attacks Barclays head
Lord Mandelson brands the president of Barclays, Bob Diamond, the "unacceptable face of banking".
  Tories urge cancer drugs rethink
Too many new cancer drugs are being turned down or restricted to small groups of NHS patients in England, the Conservatives say.
  Gene Hunt sparks propaganda war
The Conservatives seize on Labour's use of a cult BBC TV character to put their own spin on the latest election poster.
BUSINESS
Mandelson attacks Barclays head
Lord Mandelson brands the president of Barclays, Bob Diamond, the "unacceptable face of banking".
  Daimler admits worldwide bribery
German carmaker Daimler pleads guilty to US corruption charges and agrees to pay $185m (£121m) to settle the case.
  Bank survey shows customers happy
A high level of satisfaction with the service of the UK's banks is revealed in a survey for the BBC.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dynasty star John Forsythe dies
John Forsythe, the former Dynasty star and voice of Charlie in Charlie's Angels, dies aged 92 after battling cancer.
  Badu charged for nude music video
US neo-soul singer Erykah Badu is charged with disorderly conduct for stripping on a Dallas street for her music video shoot.
  Malkovich objects to fraud award
Actor John Malkovich's lawyers file a legal complaint over the amount he will receive from the bankruptcy of jailed financier Bernie Madoff.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Countdown on for shuttle launch
Nasa has started the countdown to Monday's space shuttle launch that will ferry equipment to the International Space Station.
  UK sets up Chagos marine reserve
The UK government has created the world's largest marine reserve around the Chagos Islands.
  Science writer wins libel appeal
A science writer wins the right to rely on the defence of fair comment in a libel action in a landmark appeal.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple iPad hits shops in America
New tablet computer device has gone on sale in Apple stores across the US.
  Tributes to 'father of computing'
Microsoft founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen lead tributes to Edward Roberts, the "father of the PC", who died at the age of 68.
  Facebook duo's fight with founder
Two brothers awarded millions of dollars after claiming they had come up with the idea for Facebook tell BBC News their legal battle isn't over.
HEALTH
Blocking gene boosts radiotherapy
A gene which hinders the ability of radiotherapy to kill cancer cells has been detected by UK researchers.
  Tories urge cancer drugs rethink
Too many new cancer drugs are being turned down or restricted to small groups of NHS patients in England, the Conservatives say.
  Hospital checklists 'cut deaths'
Checklists that spell out how to care for those with common conditions have dramatically reduced deaths, say hospitals.
EDUCATION
Tories tell union to start school
A teachers' union has been challenged to open its own school - in a debate with the Conservatives about their "free school" policy.
  Union urged to boycott Sats tests
Members of the teaching union the NUT have been urged to support head teachers and vote for a boycott of Sats tests.
  Pupil voice 'being manipulated'
A teaching union claims efforts to give pupils a voice in school matters are being exploited by some head teachers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1996: 'Unabomber' suspect arrested
Police in the US have arrested a man they believe to be the notorious "Unabomber" who killed three people and injured 23 others.
  1993: Grand National ends in 'shambles'
The world-famous Grand National steeplechase is declared void after a series of mishaps at the start.
  1987: Windsor gems fetch record price
The late Duchess of Windsor's jewellery has been sold for £31m ($50m) - six times the expected figure.

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