Thursday, 17 December 2009

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Thursday, 17 December, 2009, 14:00 GMT 21:00 +07:00:Asia/Jakarta
TOP STORIES
Father guilty of 'honour killing'
A father is found guilty of murdering his 15-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing.
  New climate deal may have to wait
The Danish presidency at the Copenhagen summit says a deal may have to wait until 2010, as the US promises financial aid.
  Airline's collapse strands 4,500
An operation begins to get 4,500 stranded holidaymakers home after Flyglobespan, Scotland's biggest airline, collapses.
  High Court to rule on BA strike
A High Court judge is expected to decide later whether to allow British Airways an injunction against a planned strike by cabin crew.
  Bishop resigns over abuse report
An Irish bishop resigns, weeks after he was severely criticised for his handling of child sex abuse allegations.
WORLD
New climate deal may have to wait
The Danish presidency at the Copenhagen summit says a deal may have to wait until 2010, as the US promises financial aid.
  Nato fails on Russian Afghan aid
Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen fails to gain any commitment from Russia to help win the war against the Taliban.
  Bishop resigns over abuse report
An Irish bishop resigns, weeks after he was severely criticised for his handling of child sex abuse allegations.
AMERICAS
'Boss of bosses' killed in Mexico
One of Mexico's most-wanted drug lords, Arturo Beltran Leyva, is killed in a shoot-out with state security forces, officials say.
  Colombia rebel groups 'to unite'
Two of Colombia's biggest rebel groups say they intend to unite their fighters against the country's US-backed security forces.
  Arrest in Brazil needle boy case
A Brazilian toddler is found with 40 sewing needles inside him and his stepfather is arrested after an alleged "black magic rite".
SOUTH ASIA
Zardari faces resignation demands
Pakistan's opposition urges President Asif Zardari to resign after the Supreme Court annuls an amnesty on corruption.
  India court hears euthanasia plea
India's Supreme Court hears a plea to end the life of a woman who has been in a vegetative state for the past 36 years.
  US diplomats in Pakistan visa row
US diplomats complain that Pakistan is delaying the extension of visas of more than 100 US officials.
ENGLAND
Father guilty of 'honour killing'
A father is found guilty of murdering his 15-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing.
  Care home death resident arrested
An 82-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a 92-year-old woman at a residential care home in Devon.
  Warning over heavy snow forecast
Commuters are braced for travel chaos on Friday after forecasters predict significant snowfall over south-east England.
BUSINESS
High Court to rule on BA strike
A High Court judge is expected to decide later whether to allow British Airways an injunction against a planned strike by cabin crew.
  UK retail sales in surprise fall
UK retail sales fell 0.3% in November, according to official figures, despite analysts' predictions of a rise.
  Savers 'suffered a dismal year'
Savers had an increasing number of savings products to choose from in 2009 but rates were at record lows, figures show.
ENTERTAINMENT
5 live sorry over Rage swearing
The BBC apologises after Radio 5 live listeners hear Rage Against the Machine swearing in a live performance of Killing In The Name.
  Fuller to launch web reality show
Music mogul Simon Fuller is creating a new, multimedia reality show which will be broadcast on the internet and radio.
  YouTube post leads to movie deal
A producer from a small company in Uruguay is offered a $30m contract after Hollywood directors saw his YouTube film.
SCIENCE/NATURE
New climate deal may have to wait
The Danish presidency at the Copenhagen summit says a deal may have to wait until 2010, as the US promises financial aid.
  UK science faces funding cutbacks
Science and Technology Facilities Council announces cuts in research funding that critics say could damage UK science.
  'Coldest place' found on the Moon
The coldest place in the Solar System yet measured by a spacecraft has been found to be on our Moon.
TECHNOLOGY
YouTube post leads to movie deal
A producer from a small company in Uruguay is offered a $30m contract after Hollywood directors saw his YouTube film.
  Community groups win free wi-fi
Youth groups and churches are among winners of a competition to promote wi-fi in remote areas of the UK.
  Digital switch transmits problem
Television viewers in north-west England are still struggling to get local stations after the digital switchover earlier this month.
HEALTH
Lax parents 'fuel binge drinking'
England's top doctor criticises the approach of some parents to alcohol, as official guidance says under-15s should not drink any.
  Donors in Israel get op priority
Israel is to give donor card carriers a legal right to priority treatment if they should require an organ transplant.
  Rethink of 999 call targets urged
The body representing ambulance trusts says government response targets for 999 calls "may not be benefiting patients."
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1944: Germany counter-attacks in Ardennes
German tanks, aircraft and paratroops cross the Luxembourg and Belgian borders in massive counter-offensive.
  2003: Ian Huntley guilty of Soham murders
Former school caretaker Ian Huntley is convicted of the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
  1968: Mary Bell found guilty of double killing
An 11-year-old girl is sentenced to life in detention at Newcastle Assizes for killing two small boys.

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