Thursday, 26 November 2009

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Thursday, 26 November, 2009, 14:00 GMT 21:00 +07:00:Asia/Jakarta
TOP STORIES
UK 'accepted' Iraq action in 2002
The UK believed it was pointless to resist US plans for regime change in Iraq a full year before the invasion, the Iraq war inquiry is told.
  China unveils Copenhagen targets
China unveils its first firm target for limiting greenhouse gas emissions, two weeks before the Copenhagen climate summit.
  Anglo-Saxon gold is worth £3.285m
The haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure unearthed in Staffordshire is valued at £3.285m by experts at the British Museum.
  Urinating student avoids prison
A student who was threatened with jail after admitting urinating on a war memorial in Sheffield is ordered to do community service.
  Review to back peers' 'pay rise'
Peers are to get an effective pay rise as part of expenses reforms announced by an independent review board.
WORLD
Afghan raid: German general quits
Germany's top soldier resigns over allegations of a cover-up related to a Nato air strike in Afghanistan that killed civilians.
  China unveils Copenhagen targets
China unveils its first firm target for limiting greenhouse gas emissions, two weeks before the Copenhagen climate summit.
  Mumbai remembers terror attacks
Ceremonies are being held in India on the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the city of Mumbai.
AMERICAS
Obama climate summit visit hailed
President Obama's decision to attend UN climate talks in Copenhagen next month is welcomed by European leaders.
  Former Colombia general convicted
A Colombian court sentences a former general to 40 years in jail for his role in the killing of dozens of civilians by death squads.
  CIA's secret magic manual on sale
A secret CIA manual that instructed agents on the use of magic tricks during the Cold War has gone on sale.
SOUTH ASIA
Mumbai remembers terror attacks
Ceremonies are being held in India on the first anniversary of a series of devastating attacks on the city of Mumbai.
  Afghan raid: German general quits
Germany's top soldier resigns over allegations of a cover-up related to a Nato air strike in Afghanistan that killed civilians.
  Men jailed for beating crocodile
A court in southwestern Bangladesh has jailed two men for severely beating a pregnant crocodile at an Islamic shrine.
ENGLAND
Anglo-Saxon gold is worth £3.285m
The haul of Anglo-Saxon treasure unearthed in Staffordshire is valued at £3.285m by experts at the British Museum.
  More than 300 flee homes in fire
About 300 people are forced to leave their homes when a large fire breaks out in south London.
  Urinating student avoids prison
A student who was threatened with jail after admitting urinating on a war memorial in Sheffield is ordered to do community service.
BUSINESS
Banks 'must reveal £1m earners'
The UK's banks should be forced to disclose the number of staff who earn more than £1m, a report concludes.
  Technical glitch hits LSE trading
Trading on the London Stock Exchange is due to resume at 1400 GMT after being brought to a halt by technical difficulties.
  Vauxhall job cut plans unveiled
Job losses at Vauxhall's two UK plants will total 354, according to proposals outlined by the firm's owner, GM.
ENTERTAINMENT
Macca 'revisits' Beatles at gigs
Sir Paul McCartney says his gigs help him bring back memories of other Beatles members and his late wife Linda.
  Rihanna 'humiliated' by nude shot
Rihanna says the leak of naked pictures she had taken for an ex-boyfriend was "the worst thing that could possibly ever happen".
  'Public want details of BBC pay'
A majority of people think there should be more transparency about the salaries of BBC managers and stars, a poll conducted for BBC Newsnight suggests.
SCIENCE/NATURE
China unveils Copenhagen targets
China unveils its first firm target for limiting greenhouse gas emissions, two weeks before the Copenhagen climate summit.
  Siberian tiger in severe decline
The last remaining population of Siberian tigers has declined significantly, according to a recent survey.
  Device spells doom for superbugs
Researchers have demonstrated a device that can kill off superbugs such as MRSA in just seconds - and could help with body odour.
TECHNOLOGY
Spin-based electronics gets boost
The field of "spintronics" - a future means of computing - is shown to work at room temperature for the first time.
  Translator device takes to stage
A new handset offering subtitles of live performances in eight different languages has launched in London's west end.
  E-petitions promote people power
Online petitions will allow citizens to raise issues and concerns with government but still face stumbling blocks.
HEALTH
Exercise 'no panacea' for alcohol
Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the government says.
  Vaccine implant 'kills tumours'
A cancer vaccine given through an implant under the skin can kill tumours in mice, say researchers.
  Alcohol price rise to be blocked
Plans for minimum-pricing of alcohol in Scotland will be blocked because the government does not have the support.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1945: Nuremberg trial of Nazis begins
Twenty of Germany's Nazi leaders go on trial in Nuremberg charged with war crimes.
  1995: Diana admits adultery in TV interview
Diana Princess of Wales speaks openly for the first time about her separation from the Prince of Wales in a frank interview for BBC Television.
  1975: Spanish dictator Franco dies
Hopes for democracy run high as Prince Juan Carlos prepares to take the reins of power following the death of General Franco.
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