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Pakistani officials: Terror group commander killed
10/02/09 04:45 AM, EDT
A commander of an al Qaeda-linked terror group was killed in Pakistan by a suspected U.S. drone strike, Pakistani military officials said Friday.
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Friday, 02 October, 2009, 8:00 GMT 13:00 +05:00:Asia/Karachi
TOP STORIES
Race to save Sumatra quake buried
Workers dig to reach trapped survivors of the devastating earthquake on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
  Call for out-of-hours GP scrutiny
NHS trusts in England must monitor the quality of out-of-hours GP care more closely, says a watchdog.
  House prices 'back to 2008 level'
UK house prices have now recovered to the same level as a year ago, according to the latest Nationwide figures.
  UK serviceman dies in Afghanistan
A British serviceman was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, the MoD says.
  Irish hold crunch EU treaty vote
The Republic of Ireland votes in a second referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty, on a crucial day for the future of the union.
WORLD
Irish hold crunch EU treaty vote
The Republic of Ireland votes in a second referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty, on a crucial day for the future of the union.
  Race to save Sumatra quake buried
Workers dig to reach trapped survivors of the devastating earthquake on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
  'Proud' Obamas boost Chicago bid
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle address delegates meeting to choose the 2016 Olympic host city.
EUROPE
Irish hold crunch EU treaty vote
The Republic of Ireland votes in a second referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty, on a crucial day for the future of the union.
  'Proud' Obamas boost Chicago bid
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle address delegates meeting to choose the 2016 Olympic host city.
  Nestle to stop Mugabe milk deal
Swiss firm Nestle says it will stop buying milk directly from a farm owned by the wife of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
MIDDLE EAST
Obama in Iran inspection demand
Barack Obama says Iran must give the UN "unfettered access" to its second uranium enrichment facility within two weeks.
  Israel to swap prisoners for tape
Israel is to release a group of female Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a video of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
  Maliki launches pan-Iraqi bloc
The party of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki unveils its new political bloc to contest January's general election.
SOUTH ASIA
Maoists kill 16 Indian villagers
Sixteen villagers are tied up and shot by suspected Maoist rebels in the Indian state of Bihar, police and witness reports say.
  UK help on Pakistan security body
Britain is helping set up a security authority in Pakistan to combat terrorism and promote political stability, the BBC learns.
  Video shows Pakistan army 'abuse'
Pakistani soldiers are seen apparently abusing Taliban suspects in a video posted on the social networking site, Facebook.
UK
Call for out-of-hours GP scrutiny
NHS trusts in England must monitor the quality of out-of-hours GP care more closely, says a watchdog.
  House prices 'back to 2008 level'
UK house prices have now recovered to the same level as a year ago, according to the latest Nationwide figures.
  Half of babies 'will live to 100'
More than half of babies now born in the UK can expect to live to 100 years of age, researchers say.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson autopsy details revealed
Michael Jackson had a strong heart and was a "fairly healthy" 50-year-old, autopsy details obtained in the US say.
  Letterman in 'sex blackmail bid'
US chat show host David Letterman reveals an attempt was made to blackmail him over affairs with female staffers.
  Evans reveals new radio show time
Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans reveals his new breakfast show will be 30 minutes longer when he takes over from Sir Terry Wogan next year.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Herschel scans hidden Milky Way
A remarkable view of our galaxy in the early stages of creating stars is obtained by Europe's billion-euro Herschel Space Observatory.
  Fossil finds extend human story
An ancient human-like creature that may be a direct ancestor to our species is described by an international team of researchers.
  UK research 'G8's most efficient'
UK science is the most productive and efficient in the G8, according to a report published by the government.
TECHNOLOGY
Court order served over Twitter
The High Court gives permission for an injunction to be served via social-networking site Twitter.
  UK broadband 'not fit' for future
A global study of broadband puts the UK 25th out of 66 countries in terms of the quality and reach of its broadband networks.
  Firms issued TV licence warning
Businesses could be breaking the law if staff watch live TV on their computers when the firm does not have a TV licence.
HEALTH
Call for out-of-hours GP scrutiny
NHS trusts in England must monitor the quality of out-of-hours GP care more closely, says a watchdog.
  Half of babies 'will live to 100'
More than half of babies now born in the UK can expect to live to 100 years of age, researchers say.
  Drug therapy record 'encouraging'
One in three heroin or crack cocaine addicts in drug treatment schemes stops using within six months, research suggests.
EDUCATION
University 'complacency' warning
Universities have been warned against "complacency" on standards, in a report urging greater transparency on maintaining quality.
  Rush for loans by Scots students
The student awards agency in Scotland took on extra staff amid a rush of late applications for loans.
  Nursery worker admits sex abuse
A Plymouth nursery worker and her two co-defendants plead guilty to a number of child sex abuse charges.
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Demonstrators who back rebel ministers occupying Moscow's parliament in defiance of President Boris Yeltsin clash with police.
  1968: Student riots threaten Mexico Olympics
More than 25 people die during a gun battle in Mexico City just 10 days before the Olympics Games are due to begin.
  1989: Anglican anger over united church
Anglican rebels disrupt a church service in Rome attended by the Archbishop of Canterbury in protest at plans for closer ties with the Catholic church.

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