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	Monday, 18 January, 2010, 14:00 GMT 21:00 +07:00:Asia/Jakarta

TOP STORIES
	Militants attack Afghan capital Suspected Taliban militants attack key buildings in the Afghan capital, setting off explosions and sparking a gun battle.
	Haiti quake toll 'may be 200,000' A US general sounds a grim warning on the death toll from Haiti's quake, as many survivors' desperate wait for aid goes on.
	Blair Iraq inquiry date announced Former Prime Minister Tony Blair will give evidence to the Iraq inquiry on 29 January, it has been announced.
	Unions to hold new BA strike vote British Airways cabin crew will vote again on possible strike action, the Unite union has announced.
	Tories promise 'elite' teachers The Conservatives promise to make teaching "brazenly elitist" by raising the quality of people entering the profession.

WORLD
	Militants attack Afghan capital Suspected Taliban militants attack key buildings in the Afghan capital, setting off explosions and sparking a gun battle.
	Haiti quake toll 'may be 200,000' A US general sounds a grim warning on the death toll from Haiti's quake, as many survivors' desperate wait for aid goes on.
	Pope gunman is released in Turkey Mehmet Ali Agca, who tried to kill Pope John Paul II in 1981, is released from prison in Turkey, repeating his claim to be a messiah.

AMERICAS
	Haiti quake toll 'may be 200,000' A US general sounds a grim warning on the death toll from Haiti's quake, as many survivors' desperate wait for aid goes on.
	Billionaire wins Chile election Conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera wins Chile's presidential run-off, ending more than 20 years of centre-left rule.
	Glory for Avatar at Golden Globes James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar wins two prizes at the Golden Globes, the first of 2010's major Hollywood awards.

SOUTH ASIA
	Militants attack Afghan capital Suspected Taliban militants attack key buildings in the Afghan capital, setting off explosions and sparking a gun battle.
	Tributes to veteran Indian leader Thousands queue up in the Indian city of Calcutta to see the body of communist leader Jyoti Basu, who died aged 95 on Sunday.
	One dead in Sri Lanka poll clash A supporter of Sri Lanka's opposition candidate has been killed in pre-election violence, the third such death in a week.

ENGLAND
	Child rapist pensioner imprisoned A 70-year-old who repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl and sexually abused five other children in Cumbria is jailed for 16 years.
	Woman killed and boy hurt in fire A woman dies and a 10-year-old boy is critically injured hurt in a suspected arson attack at a bungalow in Cornwall.
	'Barriers up' in fatal rail crash The safety barriers were up at a level crossing in Herefordshire when a woman was killed by a passing train, British Transport Police say.

BUSINESS
	Unions to hold new BA strike vote British Airways cabin crew will vote again on possible strike action, the Unite union has announced.
	Economy faces 'painful' refocus A study warns the UK faces a decade of "painful readjustment" as it moves away from debt-led consumer spending.
	Rock renews as Newcastle sponsor Newcastle United signs a new four-year sponsorship deal with state-backed Northern Rock worth up to £10m.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Glory for Avatar at Golden Globes James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar wins two prizes at the Golden Globes, the first of 2010's major Hollywood awards.
	Glee invades the UK singles chart US TV drama Glee notches up five hits in the Top 75, a week after the show debuts on E4.
	Stars await Brit Award shortlists La Roux, Florence and the Machine and Lady GaGa are expected to be nominated for the Brit Awards later.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	UK to smooth biodiversity path Ingredients of a new deal on protecting global biodiversity are set to be decided this week at a meeting in London.
	New clues on human hand evolution The evolution of human hands was a "side-effect" of evolutionary changes in our feet, according to research.
	Birds 'breathe like alligators' Alligators and birds share a breathing mechanism that scientists believe may have helped their ancestors dominate Earth.

TECHNOLOGY
	Germany issues Explorer warning The German government warns web users to use a browser other than Internet Explorer to protect their security.
	Chinese online revenue 'surges' A research firm says online revenue generated in China surged by more than 30% to 74.3bn yuan ($10.9bn) in 2009.
	Nokia and Apple legal row hots up Nokia says it will "vigorously" defend itself after Apple launches the latest salvo in a legal debate between the firms.

HEALTH
	Stem cell transplant hopes lifted A technique which may remove the need for matched bone marrow transplants for patients is used in humans for the first time.
	Weaker wine 'may prevent cancers' Swapping a daily glass of wine for a slightly weaker one could be enough to lower the risk of some cancers, claims a charity.
	Tackle public health, MPs told Politicians are being urged to put public health concerns ranging from obesity to sexual health at the top of the agenda.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1991: Iraqi Scud missiles hit Israel Israel teeters on the brink of joining the Gulf War after Iraq attacks Tel Aviv and Haifa with Scud missiles.
	1967: 'Boston Strangler' sentenced to life Albert DeSalvo, who says he murdered 13 women, is given a life sentence for assault and armed robbery.
	1981: Nine die in New Cross house fire Nine people are killed and 20 injured in a blaze which engulfed a house early this morning in south London.

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