Thursday, 14 January 2010

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Thursday, 14 January, 2010, 14:00 GMT 21:00 +07:00:Asia/Jakarta
TOP STORIES
Race to help Haiti quake victims
Haiti awaits the arrival of a global rescue effort in the wake of a devastating earthquake that may have killed tens of thousands.
  Apology for thalidomide survivors
The government has expressed its "sincere regret" and "deep sympathy" to the victims of the thalidomide scandal.
  Inquest hears of fatal injection
An inquest into the deaths of two patients treated by an overseas locum doctor hears details of how he gave a fatal overdose to one.
  Icy roads alert after heavy snow
Britain's motorists and pedestrians face more treacherous conditions on icy surfaces, amid limits on gritting.
  Target class, not race - minister
Being black or Asian no longer means you will be automatically disadvantaged, says Communities Secretary John Denham.
WORLD
Race to help Haiti quake victims
Haiti awaits the arrival of a global rescue effort in the wake of a devastating earthquake that may have killed tens of thousands.
  Afghan suicide bombing kills 15
Fifteen people are killed and 13 injured in a suicide bombing in a crowded market place in southern Afghanistan.
  China responds to Google threat
China says foreign internet firms are welcome to do business "according to the law", in its first reaction to the Google row.
AMERICAS
Race to help Haiti quake victims
Haiti awaits the arrival of a global rescue effort in the wake of a devastating earthquake that may have killed tens of thousands.
  Obama to outline $90bn bank tax
President Barack Obama is expected to announce plans for a $90bn fee to be levied on bailed-out US banks later on Thursday.
  Chavez halts Caracas power cuts
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez halts rolling blackouts in Caracas shortly after announcing nationwide energy-saving steps.
SOUTH ASIA
Raid 'misses' top Taliban leader
The Pakistani Taliban deny their leader Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a US missile attack near the Afghan border.
  Afghan suicide bombing kills 15
Fifteen people are killed and 13 injured in a suicide bombing in a crowded market place in southern Afghanistan.
  Seven killed in India stampede
Seven Hindu pilgrims die in a stampede at a religious festival on the Ganges river in the Indian state of West Bengal.
ENGLAND
Cut-up salesman 'fatally stabbed'
A salesman whose severed limbs were dumped across two counties was killed by a stab wound, a court hears.
  Binmen 'Scouse jibe' film probed
Claims council workers in Greater Manchester yelled "we batter Scousers" at a woman in a row over bin collections are probed.
  Riot shield sledging Pcs told off
A group of police officers filmed using their riot shields to sledge down a snowy hill in Oxford are reprimanded.
BUSINESS
Obama to outline $90bn bank tax
President Barack Obama is expected to announce plans for a $90bn fee to be levied on bailed-out US banks later on Thursday.
  Cold spell brings payments record
Millions of pounds have been handed out in cold weather payments as the cold spell continues to grip the UK.
  China responds to Google threat
China says foreign internet firms are welcome to do business "according to the law", in its first reaction to the Google row.
ENTERTAINMENT
Singer Pendergrass dies aged 59
Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass dies at the age of 59 following "a difficult recovery" from colon cancer surgery, his son tells the AP news agency.
  US media pans Beckham Idol slot
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is criticised by US media outlets for her guest slot on the judging panel of American Idol.
  Norton denies he'll replace Ross
TV host Graham Norton says he hasn't been contacted about taking over Jonathan Ross's Friday Night chat show.
SCIENCE/NATURE
'Keep space station until 2020'
Esa boss Jean-Jacques Dordain wants a decision in 2010 on an extension of the life of the International Space Station.
  Pollution imperils polar bears
Polar bears in the Arctic are suffering a range of potentially fatal ill-effects caused by man-made pollution, a major review reveals.
  Hydro scheme awarded major prize
A scheme to generate power in the Brecon Beacons is one of three winners of a £1m prize for saving carbon emissions.
TECHNOLOGY
China attack on Google 'routine'
Sophisticated cyber attacks on companies and individuals in China happen every day, security experts tell the BBC.
  'Keep space station until 2020'
Esa boss Jean-Jacques Dordain wants a decision in 2010 on an extension of the life of the International Space Station.
  Schools must embrace technology
An education professional warns that "switched off devices equal switched off children" at the BETT education fair.
HEALTH
Eye test may detect Alzheimer's
It may be possible to develop an simple eye test to detect Alzheimer's, according to new research carried out on mice by scientists at University College London.
  Apology for thalidomide survivors
The government has expressed its "sincere regret" and "deep sympathy" to the victims of the thalidomide scandal.
  Inquest hears of fatal injection
An inquest into the deaths of two patients treated by an overseas locum doctor hears details of how he gave a fatal overdose to one.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  2002: UK declared free of foot-and-mouth
With no reported cases of foot-and-mouth for three months the UK's farming community can now look to the future.
  1975: Heiress Lesley Whittle kidnapped
A 17-year-old heiress is kidnapped from her home in Shropshire while her mother sleeps.
  1983: Man shot by police hunting David Martin
A man is critically injured in West London during a police ambush aimed at capturing escaped prisoner David Martin.
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