Thursday, 04 March 2010

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Wednesday, 03 March, 2010, 14:00 GMT 21:00 +07:00:Asia/Jakarta
TOP STORIES
Ex-Labour chief Michael Foot dies
Tributes are paid from across the political spectrum after the death of former Labour leader Michael Foot aged 96.
  Bulger killer 'where he belongs'
The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger says killer Jon Venables is "where he belongs", in her first reaction to his return to custody.
  Greece backs new austerity plan
The Greek government approves a package of tax rises and spending cuts to save 4.8bn euros and ease its budget crisis.
  Ethiopia aid 'spent on weapons'
Aid money intended for famine victims in Ethiopia in 1984-85 was taken by rebels to buy weapons, the BBC learns.
  Queen welcomes Zuma on UK visit
The Queen formally greets South African President Jacob Zuma at the start of his three-day state visit to the UK.
WORLD
Greece backs new austerity plan
The Greek government approves a package of tax rises and spending cuts to save 4.8bn euros and ease its budget crisis.
  Iraqi city hit by triple bombing
Three suicide attacks in the central Iraqi city of Baquba kill at least 31 people, days ahead of parliamentary elections.
  Ethiopia aid 'spent on weapons'
Aid money intended for famine victims in Ethiopia in 1984-85 was taken by rebels to buy weapons, the BBC learns.
AMERICAS
Pleas for calm amid Chile rubble
Chile's president calls for calm in the quake-hit city of Concepcion, vowing a stern response to any more looting and violence.
  Clinton seeks Brazil help on Iran
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to use her Brazil trip to seek its backing for more sanctions against Iran.
  Guatemala police chief arrested
Guatemala's chief of national police and the country's top anti-drugs official are arrested over alleged links to drug trafficking.
SOUTH ASIA
India navy plane crashes at show
An Indian naval plane crashes at an air show in the southern city of Hyderabad killing both pilots, the navy says.
  US worry over Afghan media curbs
The US envoy to Afghanistan says Washington is concerned about new media restrictions imposed by Kabul.
  India newspaper offices attacked
Newspaper offices are attacked in India's Karnataka state in unrest over an article allegedly by writer Taslima Nasreen.
ENGLAND
Bulger killer 'where he belongs'
The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger says killer Jon Venables is "where he belongs", in her first reaction to his return to custody.
  Footballer in 'head butt' probe
A Manchester City footballer is under investigation over allegations of head butting a Manchester United fan in a nightclub.
  Man dies in tyre change accident
A man dies after he was struck by a passing vehicle while he changing a wheel on a Cheshire motorway.
BUSINESS
ITV makes profit after cost cuts
ITV returns to profit thanks to cost-cutting and increasing its share of a declining TV advertising market.
  Euro rises on new Greek measures
The euro rises against the dollar as the Greek government unveils a new series of severe spending cuts.
  Football 'needs to rethink pay'
Football clubs should consider performance-related bonuses and lowering player salaries, a sports finance expert says.
ENTERTAINMENT
Parkinson accepts libel damages
Veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson accepts £25,000 libel damages from the Daily Mail over an article claiming he had lied about his family background.
  Woman arrested near P Diddy home
A woman claiming to be the wife of rapper Sean 'P Diddy' Combs is bailed after being arrested near his home on Long Island, New York.
  Trust open to 6 Music 'rethink'
BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons says "public concern" might mean director general Mark Thompson will have to "rethink" proposals to close 6 Music and the Asian Network.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Egg shells illustrate human story
Inscribed ostrich shell fragments found in South Africa are among the earliest examples of the use of symbolism by modern humans, scientists say.
  Ice deposits found at Moon's pole
A radar experiment aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar spacecraft detects large deposits of water ice near the Moon's north pole.
  Diets 'can help blocked arteries'
Three diets - low-carbohydrate, low-fat diet and Mediterranean - are equally effective in helping reverse blocked arteries, say Israeli researchers.
TECHNOLOGY
Spanish police smash huge botnet
The Spanish police arrest three criminals responsible for one of the world's biggest networks of infected computers.
  Apple action 'threatens Google'
Apple's legal action against HTC may have implications for all phone makers using Google's operating system, an analyst warns.
  'Limited' browser menu criticised
The choice of browsers offered to millions of Microsoft users following an EU ruling is not as varied as suggested, say web designers.
HEALTH
'Heart risk' at football stadiums
Too many football grounds in Europe do not have the right equipment to save fans who have heart attacks, a study says.
  Older cancer women referred later
GPs are less likely to refer older patients for investigation, compared with younger women showing symptoms of ovarian cancer.
  Eye hazard warning to parents
Doctors say liquid detergent capsules can cause serious damage to a child's eyes and should be kept well out of reach.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1974: Turkish jet crashes killing 345
A Turkish Airlines DC10 crashes near Paris, en route to London, killing all 345 people on board.
  1985: Miners call off year-long strike
Miners' leaders vote to end the longest-running industrial dispute in Britain without any peace deal over pit closures.
  1982: Queen opens Barbican Centre
The Queen opens the new £153m Barbican Arts Centre in the City of London.

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