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News RSS FeedsContractors 'divert Somalia aid' - Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says....Feed Source: news.bbc.co.uk Haiti situation 'dire', Obama says - Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's president.... Scientists to review climate body - The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.... EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban - EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover.... Israel under pressure over homes - Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem.... Nigeria charges over Jos killings - Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead. ... Berezovsky wins poison libel case - Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. ... Lost Boys actor Haim dies aged 38 - Lost Boys actor Corey Haim dies at the age of 38, the Los Angeles coroner's office confirms.... Google to scan old Italian books - Italy signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo.... Israel supermarket uses parody film of Dubai assassins in advert - An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert.... Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival - An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb. ... Classy Man Utd crush sorry Milan - Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United beat Milan 4-0 on the night and 7-2 on aggregate to ease into the Champions League quarter-final.... Real crash out of Champions League - Lyon draw 1-1 in the Bernebau to earn a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid.... Can US broker Middle East peace? - Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved?... Afghan anxieties - Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch... Fighting the tide - Church authority at risk as scandals spread in Europe... Hewitt on Europe - Ashton in EU turf battle over new diplomatic team... Jumbo job - It's a big task, but how do you recycle a plane?... Day in pictures - Eye-catching images from around the world... Tough task - Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile... Mexican shakes up world rich list - Mexican Carlos Slim Huan overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes 'rich list'.
... China's exports see big increase - China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade. ... Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill' - The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.... Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize - The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. ... Mobile phone allows boss to snoop - Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan. ... Facebook calls for 'iconic games' - Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network. ... Academy defends Fawcett snub - Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.... Anna Nicole opera to be staged - London's Royal Opera House is to host the world premiere of an opera about the life of ex- Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith.... Ring may be giant 'impact crater' - Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists.... Collider to shut for year to fix faults - The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.... 'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture - There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.... ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers - South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.... Zuma submits finance declaration - South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.... Biden steps up pressure on Israel - The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace.... US activist Granny D dies at 100 - Granny D, who walked across the US at the age of 89 in support of election campaign finance reform, dies. ... 'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia - Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday. ... Firm denies Fifa sweatshop claims - A Shanghai company denies it used sweatshop labour to produce World Cup mascots, as Fifa suspends its contract. ... Spanish hostage in Africa freed - A Spanish woman aid worker kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, the Spanish government says.... Ashton sets out diplomatic vision - The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.... Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81 - Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.... Iran attacks US over Afghanistan - Iranian President says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.... Pakistan attack kills aid workers - Militants attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing six people and wounding others, the agency and police say.... Pakistan bans for Yousuf and Younus - The Pakistan Cricket Board issues indefinite bans to former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan for "infighting".... Labour MP facing expenses probe - Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.... Pakistan kidnap father returns to UK - The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan returns to the UK against the wishes of the country's police, the BBC learns.... Ex-chief warns over defence funds - Ministers will have to cut back all but the most essential projects to meet a funding shortfall, a former defence chief warns.... Apology for women raped by father - Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities. ... BA strike talks end without deal - Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement. ... Bulger error man in plea to Straw - A man subjected to a hate campaign over false claims he is Jon Venables pleads with Jack Straw to reveal his new identity.... Copyright © 2010, Hidbid.com - The Free eBay Auction Sniper. All Rights Reserved. |