Thursday, September 24, 2009

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Thursday, 24 September, 2009, 8:00 GMT 13:00 +05:00:Asia/Karachi
TOP STORIES
Trial HIV vaccine cuts infection
An experimental HIV vaccine has for the first time cut infection rates, in a major trial in Thailand, researchers say.
  No 10 'frantic' over Obama talks
"Repeated" requests by Gordon Brown's team for a formal meeting with US President Barack Obama were turned down.
  Huge Anglo-Saxon gold hoard found
The UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold artefacts is found with a metal detector beneath a field in Staffordshire.
  Government condemns FA 'failings'
The Football Association is strongly criticised by the government for failing to implement promised reforms, BBC Sport can reveal.
  Russia 'rethinks' Iran sanctions
Russia's president signals that Moscow might be ready to soften opposition to sanctions on Iran, as its leader addresses the UN.
WORLD
Trial HIV vaccine cuts infection
An experimental HIV vaccine has for the first time cut infection rates, in a major trial in Thailand, researchers say.
  Russia 'rethinks' Iran sanctions
Russia's president signals that Moscow might be ready to soften opposition to sanctions on Iran, as its leader addresses the UN.
  Crew 'welcomed' Russian 'pirates'
A lawyer for one of eight alleged Russian hijackers of the Arctic Sea says they were in fact welcomed on board the ship.
EUROPE
Russia 'rethinks' Iran sanctions
Russia's president signals that Moscow might be ready to soften opposition to sanctions on Iran, as its leader addresses the UN.
  Crew 'welcomed' Russian 'pirates'
A lawyer for one of eight alleged Russian hijackers of the Arctic Sea says they were in fact welcomed on board the ship.
  No 10 'frantic' over Obama talks
"Repeated" requests by Gordon Brown's team for a formal meeting with US President Barack Obama were turned down.
MIDDLE EAST
Russia 'rethinks' Iran sanctions
Russia's president signals that Moscow might be ready to soften opposition to sanctions on Iran, as its leader addresses the UN.
  Saudis open hi-tech science oasis
A mixed-sex campus opens near Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to spearhead reform and compete in international scientific research.
  Egypt prepare to kick off
Egypt's Under 20 side are limbering up for the opening fixture of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup against Trinidad and Tobago in Alexandria.
SOUTH ASIA
Spacecraft see 'damp' Moon soils
Data from three spacecraft, including an Indian probe, detect very fine films of water coating dirt particles on the Moon.
  US commander denies Afghan rift
The top US military commander in Afghanistan denies a rift with the White House over sending more troops to Afghanistan.
  Rare Indian lotus 'disappearing'
Conservation efforts to save India's last surviving examples of a water-lily must be stepped up, a leading botanist says.
UK
No 10 'frantic' over Obama talks
"Repeated" requests by Gordon Brown's team for a formal meeting with US President Barack Obama were turned down.
  Complaints against police rise 8%
Complaints against police officers have risen by 8%, the police watchdog says.
  Huge Anglo-Saxon gold hoard found
The UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold artefacts is found with a metal detector beneath a field in Staffordshire.
ENTERTAINMENT
Travolta recalls day his son died
John Travolta appears at the trial of two people accused of trying to extort money from him after his son died.
  Brucie should quit - Lee Collins
Justin Lee Collins, who used to host a Strictly Come Dancing spin-off, fuels the ageism debate by calling for Bruce Forsyth to retire.
  New Jackson song to be released
An unheard Michael Jackson track, featuring his brothers on backing vocals, is to be released as a single next month.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Trial HIV vaccine cuts infection
An experimental HIV vaccine has for the first time cut infection rates, in a major trial in Thailand, researchers say.
  Spacecraft see 'damp' Moon soils
Data from three spacecraft, including an Indian probe, detect very fine films of water coating dirt particles on the Moon.
  Huge Anglo-Saxon gold hoard found
The UK's largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold artefacts is found with a metal detector beneath a field in Staffordshire.
TECHNOLOGY
Bus CCTV could predict assaults
CCTV security systems could soon spot an assault on a bus before it happens, according to a major research project.
  Nintendo cuts the cost of a Wii
Games giant Nintendo follows similar moves by Sony and Microsoft and slashes the price of its games console.
  Broadband tax 'to be made law'
The minister for Digital Britain reiterates the government's commitment to a 50p tax on fixed phone lines.
HEALTH
Trial HIV vaccine cuts infection
An experimental HIV vaccine has for the first time cut infection rates, in a major trial in Thailand, researchers say.
  'Tweeting' medics expose patients
Medics posting messages on networking websites like Twitter are breaching patient confidentiality, a leading journal says.
  Salty 'free from' foods exposed
People choosing wheat or dairy-free products could be risking their heart health because many are loaded with salt, a study reveals.
EDUCATION
UK rise in international students
The number of non-European students enrolling on courses at UK universities almost doubles in less than ten years, a report finds.
  Primary 1 class size to be capped
The Scottish government is planning to bring in legislation to cap class sizes in primary one at 25 pupils.
  Curvy students 'perk of the job'
A university leader causes controversy by saying curvy female students are a "perk of the job".
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1975: First Britons conquer Everest
Dougal Haston and Doug Scott become the first Britons to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain.
  1980: Iraq bombs Iran as hostilities increase
Iraqi planes bomb and set on fire Iran's Kharg Island crude oil export terminal.
  1976: White rule in Rhodesia to end
The Rhodesian Government agrees to introduce black majority rule to the country within two years.
DON'T MISS
Question Time
Question Time returns for a new series and celebrates 30 years of topical debate. Panellists include Harriet Harman.
THURSDAY, 10.35pm, BBC ONE and then online

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