Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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Tuesday, 29 September, 2009, 8:00 GMT 13:00 +05:00:Asia/Karachi
TOP STORIES
'No excuses' over family's deaths
The home secretary says there were "no excuses" for failings which led to the deaths of a persecuted mother and daughter.
  Brown targets crime in key speech
Gordon Brown will announce a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a make-or-break speech to Labour's conference.
  Death of cancer-jab girl probed
An urgent inquiry is under way into the death of a 14-year-old girl after she was given a cervical cancer vaccine at school.
  Nato chief calls for US support
Anders Fogh Rasmussen tries to calm US "doubts" over Nato's commitment in Afghanistan in his first US speech.
  Working mums' children 'less fit'
Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with "stay at home" mums, a study says.
WORLD
Philippine flood death toll rises
Deaths after severe Philippines flooding hit 240, as the presidential palace is opened to provide food and shelter.
  Nato chief calls for US support
Anders Fogh Rasmussen tries to calm US "doubts" over Nato's commitment in Afghanistan in his first US speech.
  Japan prices continue record fall
Consumer prices drop in Japan for the sixth month in a row, at a record rate of 2.4%, due to weak domestic demand.
EUROPE
Merkel pledges speedy transition
Germany's Angela Merkel outlines plans to form a quick coalition with the Free Democrats, after a sweeping election win.
  Nato chief calls for US support
Anders Fogh Rasmussen tries to calm US "doubts" over Nato's commitment in Afghanistan in his first US speech.
  Roman Polanski 'in fighting mood'
Film director Roman Polanski is determined to fight his detention in Switzerland and extradition to the US, his lawyer says.
MIDDLE EAST
Western powers condemn Iran tests
The United States, France and Britain condemn Iran for test-firing long-range missiles, calling the move a provocation.
  Palestinians 'close to agreement'
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal says Palestinian factions are close to agreeing an Egyptian plan for reconciliation.
  Tehran students protest on campus
Students demonstrate against the Iranian government at Tehran University on the first day of the new academic year.
SOUTH ASIA
Nato chief calls for US support
Anders Fogh Rasmussen tries to calm US "doubts" over Nato's commitment in Afghanistan in his first US speech.
  Air India protest hampers flights
Air India says a significant number of flights are disrupted after pilots report sick as part of a protest over pay cuts.
  Australia-India match washed out
India are still in with a chance of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their group match against Australia was abandoned due to rain.
UK
Death of cancer-jab girl probed
An urgent inquiry is under way into the death of a 14-year-old girl after she was given a cervical cancer vaccine at school.
  'No excuses' over family's deaths
The home secretary says there were "no excuses" for failings which led to the deaths of a persecuted mother and daughter.
  PM targeted in hate mail campaign
More than 50 racially and sexually abusive letters are sent to people across Britain, including the prime minister's office.
ENTERTAINMENT
Roman Polanski 'in fighting mood'
Film director Roman Polanski is determined to fight his detention in Switzerland and extradition to the US, his lawyer says.
  Piper to star in Mellor BBC drama
Doctor Who star Billie Piper is to play a young wife who has a romance with a Polish neighbour in Kay Mellor's new drama.
  X Factor bars under-age girl band
X Factor trio Tru Colourz have to leave the show because one of them is too young for the competition.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Four degrees of warming 'likely'
The global average temperature could rise by 4C (7.2F) as early as 2060, according to a new study by the UK Met Office.
  Champagne bubbles' flavour fizz
Scientists find that the bubbles in champagne contain high concentrations of chemicals that give the drink its flavour.
  LHC gets warning system upgrade
Engineers hope an early warning system being installed at the Large Hadron Collider could prevent incidents of the kind which shut the machine last year.
TECHNOLOGY
End in site for Yugoslav domains
The internet domain for the for the former state of Yugoslavia ends on 30 September 2009.
  US 'to loosen' grip on internet
The US is set to loosen its control over how the internet is run when an agreement is signed with net regulator Icann.
  Orange announces UK iPhone deal
Network operator Orange has reached an agreement to sell Apple's popular iPhone in the UK, ending O2's exclusive deal.
HEALTH
Death of cancer-jab girl probed
An urgent inquiry is under way into the death of a 14-year-old girl after she was given a cervical cancer vaccine at school.
  Working mums' children 'less fit'
Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with "stay at home" mums, a study says.
  Medics 'flout' community care law
Psychiatrists tell BBC News they are "bending the rules" rather than leave patients on Community Treatment Orders without medication.
EDUCATION
Watchdog fears over poor students
The man who champions the lot of poorer students has said he is "extremely concerned" about the delays to grant and loan payments.
  Rethink on 'illegal' childcaring
Ofsted has been urged to show "common sense" after friends were told it was illegal to help each other with childcare.
  School stars 'enjoy good health'
Children who impress their peers at school tend to go on to enjoy better health as adults, research suggests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1979: Pope calls for peace in Ireland
Pope John Paul II calls on the people of Ireland to end all violence and return to "the ways of peace".
  1960: Khrushchev anger erupts at UN
Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschchev thumps his desk and interrupts UN speeches to show disapproval.
  1978: Catholics mourn Pope's death
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church dies after the shortest papal reign in history.
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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