Sunday, 29 November 2009

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Saturday, 28 November, 2009, 14:00 GMT 21:00 +07:00:Asia/Jakarta
TOP STORIES
'Bomb' caused Russian train crash
A bomb blast caused the derailment of a Russian express train, killing at least 26 people, intelligence officials say.
  Prince honours flood-hit Cumbria
The Prince of Wales praises the "Cumbrian spirit" on the second day of a tour of flood-affected areas.
  Golfer Woods faces police queries
World number one golfer Tiger Woods faces police questions after a car accident near his home in Florida.
  Afghans must meet targets - Brown
Gordon Brown says Afghanistan's president will be set targets by the international community for training Afghan forces and tackling corruption.
  Gatecrashers met Obama at banquet
A couple who gatecrashed a state dinner at the White House met President Barack Obama, his office confirms.
WORLD
'Bomb' caused Russian train crash
A bomb blast caused the derailment of a Russian express train, killing at least 26 people, intelligence officials say.
  UN chief urges deal at Copenhagen
UN head Ban Ki-moon urges world leaders to "seal a deal" on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month.
  Golfer Woods faces police queries
World number one golfer Tiger Woods faces police questions after a car accident near his home in Florida.
AMERICAS
Gatecrashers met Obama at banquet
A couple who gatecrashed a state dinner at the White House met President Barack Obama, his office confirms.
  Colombia ministers 'snub' summit
Colombian ministers fail to attend a regional summit in an apparent snub to Venezuela as the countries' dispute deepens.
  Golfer Woods faces police queries
World number one golfer Tiger Woods faces police questions after a car accident near his home in Florida.
SOUTH ASIA
Ferry sinks in south Bangladesh
A ferry capsizes in southern Bangladesh, killing 26 passengers and leaving many more missing, police say.
  UN chief urges deal at Copenhagen
UN head Ban Ki-moon urges world leaders to "seal a deal" on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month.
  India spinners seal emphatic win
India seal their 100th Test victory by comprehensively beating Sri Lanka by an innings and 144 runs in Kanpur.
ENGLAND
Theft arrest for chief inspector
A senior Nottinghamshire Police officer is arrested and bailed on suspicion of shoplifting from a supermarket.
  Pesticide man charged with murder
A man who was treated for drinking pesticide is charged with murdering his wife in their Southampton home and drugging three other people.
  Prince honours flood-hit Cumbria
The Prince of Wales praises the "Cumbrian spirit" on the second day of a tour of flood-affected areas.
BUSINESS
US shares slide over Dubai fears
US shares fall on worries over Dubai's debt problems, but European markets recover from earlier falls.
  Pre-pay meters 'flout price caps'
Five of the big six energy firms are still overcharging for pre-pay meters, despite new rules from Ofgem, it has been claimed.
  Threshers group axes 2,140 jobs
Drinks retailer First Quench, which owns the Threshers chain, is closing a further 391 stores resulting in 2,140 redundancies.
ENTERTAINMENT
Robbie Williams denies engagement
Robbie Williams says he is not engaged to his girlfriend, a day after his mother appeared to confirm the news.
  Whittle will appear on Strictly
Ricky Whittle is to perform on Strictly Come Dancing after being released on bail following an incident in Liverpool.
  Sam Fox voted off I'm A Celebrity
Former model Sam Fox becomes the third contestant to be voted off ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.
SCIENCE/NATURE
UN chief urges deal at Copenhagen
UN head Ban Ki-moon urges world leaders to "seal a deal" on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month.
  Herschel 'fingerprints' huge star
The death throes of the biggest star known to science have been observed by Europe's new space telescope, Herschel.
  Cell discovery hope for jet lag
Researchers find a group of cells that may hold the key to how the body clock works and could provide clues to fight jet lag.
TECHNOLOGY
Lawyers target 'pirates' for cash
Around 15,000 suspected pirates may soon get letters accusing them of illegally sharing movies and games and asking for cash.
  Web 'threatens' public services
The NHS and other public services must re-organise themselves around the needs of users, say social media activists.
  Wikipedia denies editors' exodus
The online encyclopaedia disputes claims that the numbers of people editing Wikipedia are in sharp decline.
HEALTH
Cell discovery hope for jet lag
Researchers find a group of cells that may hold the key to how the body clock works and could provide clues to fight jet lag.
  MS 'blood blockage theory' tested
US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.
  UK HIV cases 'higher than ever'
More people than ever before are living with HIV in the UK but more than a quarter do not know they have it, figures show.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1990: Tearful farewell from Iron Lady
Margaret Thatcher formally tenders her resignation to the Queen and leaves Downing Street for the last time.
  1994: Norway votes 'no' to Europe
Norway has for a second time rejected membership of the European Union in a referendum after a closely-fought campaign.
  1999: Nude swordsman attacks churchgoers
Eleven people are injured in a sword attack at a church in south London after a naked man wielding a Samurai sword bursts in during Sunday Mass.

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