[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 31 New Entries: Israel vows war on Hamas in Gaza

Israel vows war on Hamas in Gaza

Top Israeli officials promise further attacks on militant group Hamas, as Israeli air strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip.

Ex-Taiwan head returned to prison

Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian has his bail revoked and is jailed again, as he awaits trial on corruption charges.

Hasina 'leads in Bangladesh poll'

Unofficial results from Bangladesh's poll suggest ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's bloc is heading for a substantial win.

Ugandan LRA 'in church massacre'

Uganda's army accuses rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army of hacking to death 45 civilians in a church in DR Congo.

Fritzl's daughter leaves clinic

An Austrian woman allegedly held as a sex slave by her father for 24 years leaves the clinic where she had been since her release.

Canada snow hunt finds six bodies

Rescuers search for eight men buried under two avalanches as they rode snowmobiles in western Canada.

Somalia's president quits office

Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf tells parliament he is resigning, adding to the chaos as Ethiopian troops withdraw.

'Huge year for natural disasters'

Losses from natural disasters rose by 50% in 2008, underlining need for action on climate change, re-insurers Munich Re say.

Migrants rescued off Malta coast

About 140 would-be migrants are rescued from a boat drifting in rough seas in the Mediterranean off the coast of Malta.

Stalin comes third in poll to find greatest Russian

Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin is beaten by medieval prince Alexander Nevsky as greatest Russian in a TV poll.

Chinese warned off lavish New Year gifts in tough times

Chinese officials forbid expensive parties, banquets and gifts ahead of Chinese New Year due to economic woes.

Berbatov strike sinks gritty Boro

Man Utd keep up the pressure at the top of the table as Dimitar Berbatov's goal gives them a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

Gerrard arrested in assault probe

England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard is among six men being held following an alleged assault on Merseyside.

Capital concerns

Will a new year herald a brighter future for Somalia?

Begum returns

Sheikh Hasina set for triumph in Bangladesh poll

Danger ahead?

Hope and fears after Somali leader's resignation

Remembered

Famous names who died in 2008, in sound and pictures

What 2009 holds

BBC reporters gaze into their crystal balls

Hi-tech heaven

German hotel room offers space-age creature comforts

Ghana examines vote fraud claims

Ghana poll monitors are probing fraud claims, as unofficial results give the opposition a narrow lead.

Holocaust 'love story' was fake

A US publisher cancels a Holocaust memoir after its author admits he made up crucial parts of it.

Thai PM speech off amid protests

Anti-government protests force new Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to put off his opening speech to parliament to Tuesday.

Ex-KLA men stay in Serb custody

Nine ethnic Albanian former guerrillas arrested on war crimes charges in Serbia are remanded in custody for 30 days.

Renewed protests at Israeli raids

Thousands in the Arab world rally against Israeli air raids in Gaza, while Hezbollah puts its fighters in southern Lebanon on alert.

Pakistan 'must avoid conflict'

Pakistan's army chief comments amid tension with India over the Mumbai attacks, saying there is a need to "avoid conflict".

Calls for 'speed-limiting' cars

Government transport advisers want voluntary speed-limiting devices fitted to cars to help save lives and cut emissions.

Pound hits new low against euro

The pound hits a new record low against the euro due to continued concerns about the outlook for the UK economy.

Cholera deaths soar in Zimbabwe

The latest UN figures reveal that two-thirds of Zimbabwe's cholera victims have died this month.

Artistic clues to coastal change

How 200-year-old paintings can help modern engineers deal with coastal erosion, a study shows.

Sculptor Robert Graham dies at 70

Arnold Schwarzenegger pays tribute to sculptor Robert Graham, who was famous for his giant bronze memorial statues.

Smartphones drive mobile markets

2008 may have belonged to the smartphone but problems are looming in 2009, say industry experts.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 10 New Entries: Israeli jets target Gaza tunnels

Israeli jets target Gaza tunnels

Israel bombs supply tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip and vows to continue air raids until Hamas militants stop firing rockets.

Migrants missing near Andamans

About 300 illegal migrants are feared drowned in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of India's Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Ghanaians vote for new president

Votes are being counted in Ghana's closely-fought presidential run-off election after a mainly peaceful poll.

Is 'the world's oldest living creature' an imposter?

A giant tortoise thought to be the world's oldest living creature could be an imposter, living under an assumed identity.

Last-gasp Dempsey goal denies Chelsea

Clint Dempsey scores a last-minute equaliser as Fulham draw 2-2 with neighbours Chelsea.

Thousands join pro-Thaksin rally

Thousands of supporters of Thailand's exiled ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra protest in Bangkok, calling for fresh elections.

Turkey 'hits PKK targets in Iraq'

Turkish fighter planes bomb suspected Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq, Turkish military sources say.

Arabs rally against Israeli raids

Thousands rally across the Arab world to condemn Israel's air raids in the Gaza Strip, while Hezbollah calls on its fighters in southern Lebanon to be on alert.

'No clear winner' in Kashmir poll

Election officials in Indian-administered Kashmir say no single party will win a majority in state assembly elections.

Firms urge freeze on minimum wage

UK business leaders call for the national minimum wage to be left at the current levels in 2009 amid the downturn.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 23 New Entries: Israeli jets target Gaza tunnels

Israeli jets target Gaza tunnels

Israeli jets bomb tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip and vows to continue attacks until Hamas ends rocket attacks on Israel.

Many dead in Pakistan bomb blast

At least 23 people are killed in a car bomb attack at a polling station in north-western Pakistan, police say.

Ghanaians vote for new president

Ghanaians are voting for a new leader in a presidential run-off after the first round failed to produce an outright winner.

Children killed in Afghan attack

A suicide bombing at an Afghan government building near a school kill at least seven people including children, police say.

Bomber targets Sri Lankan capital

A suicide bomber hits a military checkpoint in Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, killing at least five people, military officials say.

Cuba reports economic slowdown

Cuba says it has suffered one of the most difficult financial years since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Exiles get Spain passport chance

Spain says some 500,000 descendants of its civil war-era exiles now have the right to apply for Spanish citizenship.

Mexican guard 'linked to cartel'

Mexican authorities detain a member of President Felipe Calderon's military guard over alleged links to a drug cartel.

Migrant wave hits Italian island

Hundreds more migrants from Africa arrive by boat in Italy, bringing the total to about 1,700 in the last two days.

Dig unearths one of the first tango cafes in Buenos Aires

Archaeologists in Buenos Aires find the remains of a tango cafe famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Live text - Premier League

Chelsea travel to neighbours Fulham among six 1400 GMT kick-offs in the Premier League on Sunday after Liverpool thrash Newcastle.

Duminy fightback stuns Australia

A remarkable ninth-wicket partnership of 180, the third best in Test history, sees South Africa establish an unlikely first-innings lead of 65 in Melbourne.

Fishing for votes

Ghana rivals pull out all the stops for presidential run-off

Business as usual

Familiar foes face off in Bangladesh elections

Revisiting Ali

Disabled Iraqi orphan shows footballing prowess

War games

Children relive battles on Mogadishu streets

Bangladesh road crash 'kills 24'

At least 24 people die in Bangladesh as the lorry in which they were travelling veered off the road, police said.

Arrest over 'nurse in boot' case

A man is charged in connection with the alleged abduction of a nurse who was found in the boot of her car after being missing for 11 days.

Huge sales attract more shoppers

The post-Christmas sales have attracted more customers to UK shops than a year ago, preliminary estimates show.

Immune cells link to Parkinson's

Rogue immune cells entering the brain may contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease, say scientists.

Food needs 'fundamental rethink'

A sustainable global food system in the 21st Century needs to be built on a series of "new fundamentals", a leading food expert says.

Lennon stars in TV laptop advert

Former Beatle John Lennon is featuring in a charity's TV advertisement in the US, 28 years after his death.

'Boom year' for hi-tech criminals

Security experts say 2008 was a boom year for hi-tech criminals and the net's underground economy.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 26 New Entries: Massive Israeli air raids on Gaza

Massive Israeli air raids on Gaza

Air strikes kill more than 200 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, medics say, as Israel targets Hamas militants with the heaviest raids on Gaza for decades.

Many killed by Baghdad car bomb

At least 22 people have died in a car bomb attack in a Shia district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, security officials say.

Pakistani mourners honour Bhutto

Pakistan marks a year since Benazir Bhutto's killing with a two-minute silence, as thousands visit her mausoleum.

China firms 'to pay milk victims'

Dairy firms involved in China's tainted milk scandal are to compensate the nearly 300,000 people affected, say state media.

Zimbabwe child malnutrition rises

Acute child malnutrition in parts of Zimbabwe increases by more than 60% compared with 2007, an aid charity says.

Dramatic rescue in Sydney-Hobart race

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race sees a dramatic first day after the crew of a stricken vessel is rescued by fellow competitors.

'Stink' attack on Japan's whalers

An anti-whaling group says it has thrown "stink" bombs at a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic.

Australia father 'taken by shark'

A 51-year-old Australian man is missing, feared dead, after an apparent shark attack off the coast of Western Australia.

'Painful legacy' of heart attack

One in five people recovering from a heart attack is still having chest pain a year afterwards, a US study suggests.

Festive goat burned down in Sweden - for 23rd time

A giant straw goat erected each Christmas in a northern Swedish town has been burned down - for the 23rd time.

McDonald goal gives Celtic Old Firm win

Scott McDonald fires Celtic to a 1-0 Old Firm victory over Rangers to stretch their lead at the top of the SPL to seven points.

Siddle puts Aussies firmly on top

Australia enjoy a fine second day in the Melbourne Test to gain a clear ascendancy over South Africa, with local paceman Peter Siddle taking 3-24.

In pictures

Pakistani tributes to Benazir Bhutto, killed a year ago

Hero to some

Why Stalin is riding high in a poll of Greatest Russians

Memorable stories

From Our Own Correspondent looks back at 2008

Czech challenge

The Eurosceptic president preparing to take the EU helm

Still afraid

Why Isaac cannot go home, a year after Kenya election

Top gear

The tech team picks 2008's hottest developments

Guinean junta warns mining sector

The leader of Guinea's coup says contracts for the country's vital mining industry will be reviewed as he pledges to stamp out corruption.

LA suburb's shock at Santa killer

Residents in LA where a man dressed as Santa went on a killing spree speak of their disbelief, as a ninth body is found.

Dozens killed in China accidents

Two separate incidents - an explosion and a lift accident - claim at least 30 lives in China, state media say.

Serbia urged to free KLA suspects

The Kosovo parliament speaker calls on Serbia to free 10 suspected former Kosovo fighters it accuses of war crimes.

Afghan police die in suicide bomb

Three Afghan police and two civilians die when a suicide bomber strikes on the outskirts of the southern city of Kandahar.

Woolworths closes doors on 200 stores

Shoppers find savings of up to 90% as a quarter of Woolworths' 800 stores close their doors for the final time.

Film fans 'lapping up' dog tale

Marley and Me, with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, tops North America's Christmas Day film chart, reports suggest.

Website age ratings 'an option'

Websites could be given film-style age ratings under government plans to protect children from harmful content.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 13 New Entries: US warning on South Asia tension

US warning on South Asia tension

The US urges India and Pakistan to avoid raising tension amid reports of troop movement in the wake of the Mumbai killings.

Senegal leader backs Guinea coup

Senegal's president urges the international community to recognise Guinea's new military junta.

Iraq militants in police battle

Six Iraqi police and seven detainees suspected of al-Qaeda links die in a bid to break out of a police station in Ramadi.

Coral springs back from tsunami

Scientists report a rapid recovery in some of the coral reefs damaged by the Indian Ocean tsunami four years ago.

LA suburb's shock at Santa killer

Residents in LA where a man dressed as Santa went on a killing spree speak of their disbelief, as a ninth body is found.

Iranians join Bush shoe protest

Protesters in Iran's capital throw footwear at pictures of the US leader in support of the Iraqi shoe-attack journalist.

Second UK conjoined twin dies

A former conjoined twin who survived an operation in which she lost her sister, has died, 23 days later, a UK hospital says.

Peruvian 'Virgin Mary' gives birth to baby Jesus at Christmas

A Peruvian woman called Virgen Maria and her carpenter husband have a baby called Jesus on Christmas Day.

CIA 'using Viagra' to win over Afghan warlords

America's CIA is using the sex-enhancing drug Viagra to win over Afghan warlords, the Washington Post reports.

Villa battle back to deny Arsenal

Zat Knight scores an injury-time equaliser to give Aston Villa a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

Day in pictures

Eye-catching images from around the world

Serbia arrests 'ex-KLA fighters'

Police in Serbia arrest 10 suspected former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters for war crimes against non-Albanians.

Missing nurse found in car boot

A nurse traced after being missing for more than a week was found alive in the boot of a car, police say.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 16 New Entries: Coup-hit Guinea burying ex-leader

Coup-hit Guinea burying ex-leader

The funeral is under way in Guinea of former President Lansana Conte, whose death on Monday triggered a military coup.

Indians warned to avoid Pakistan

India advises its citizens against travelling to Pakistan as tension continues after last month's Mumbai attacks.

Iraq militants in police battle

Six Iraqi police and seven detainees suspected of al-Qaeda links die in a bid to break out of a police station in Ramadi.

Israelis reopen Gaza's crossings

Israel reopens cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip to allow in humanitarian supplies, amid heightened tension.

China begins anti-piracy mission

A Chinese naval task force embarks on China's first military operation outside the Pacific, combating Somali pirates.

Second UK conjoined twin dies

A former conjoined twin who survived an operation in which she lost her sister, has died, 23 days later, a UK hospital says.

Tainted milk trial opens in China

Six men go on trial accused of making and selling the chemical used in tainted milk that killed and sickened babies in China.

Live text - Premier League

Liverpool are in Boxing Day action ahead of Aston Villa v Arsenal later, after wins for Man Utd, Chelsea and West Ham.

Aussies wobble after Ponting ton

Ricky Ponting hits a rapid century but a late Makahya Ntini wicket sees South Africa end the day on top against Australia in Melbourne.

Day in pictures

Eye-catching images from around the world

A trivial pursuit?

The lessons in life you can learn as you pass go

Style icon

Michelle Obama setting the US fashion world alight

Somalis held in Ethiopia capital

Ethiopian police in the capital Addis Ababa arrest hundreds of young Somalis ahead of an African Union summit.

Philippines communists mark 40th

The Philippines Communist Party marks its fourth decade with a call to achieve revolution through armed insurgency.

Serbia arrests 'ex-KLA fighters'

Police in Serbia arrest 10 suspected former Kosovo Liberation Army fighters for war crimes against non-Albanians.

Marine killed in Helmand is named

A Royal Marine who was killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve is named by the Ministry of Defence.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 29 New Entries: Guinea junta seeks to allay fears

Guinea junta seeks to allay fears

Guinea's military coup leaders invite foreign diplomats for talks "to reassure" the world about their intentions.

Japan's industrial output plunges

Industrial output in Japan fell more than 8% in November, the biggest drop on record, government figures show.

US singer Eartha Kitt dies at 81

American singer and actress Eartha Kitt has died at the age of 81 after suffering from cancer, a family friend says.

China readies for pirate patrols

Three Chinese navy ships are being deployed off Somalia's coast to protect Chinese vessels from pirate attacks.

Toll rises in 'Santa' LA shooting

At least eight people are known to have died after a man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at a party near Los Angeles.

Israel 'to open Gaza crossings'

Israel will re-open crossings into the Gaza Strip to allow humanitarian aid through, Israeli officials say.

Explosives seized in Bangladesh

Seven suspected militants are arrested with a large cache of explosives in Bangladesh just days before elections, police say.

Stars mourning playwright Pinter

Tributes are paid to Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter, following his death on Christmas Eve from cancer.

Sydney to Hobart yacht race opens

The annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets under way, 10 years since the tragic 1998 race when six sailors died.

Turnip cresselly and baked apple: Darwin's wife cookbook published

A recipe book by Charles Darwin's wife based on a personal cookery notebook, is being published by Cambridge University.

Liverpool determined to stay top

Liverpool go into the Boxing Day fixtures determined to hold onto their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Redknapp issues transfers warning

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he will not pay overinflated prices when the transfer window opens in January.

It's quiz time!

Who said what, when and why in 2008?

Aceh aid

Tsunami victims fare better than those hit by conflict

Czech sweetness?

Land of the sugar cube set to steer EU affairs

Obituary

Singer Eartha Kitt became a symbol of sultry style

Nativity diary

BBC reporter reaches end of epic Bethlehem trek

On the edge

What might 2009 have in store for unstable Greece?

Egypt teacher jailed for killing pupil

An Egyptian court sentences a teacher to six years in jail for beating a pupil to death because he had not done his homework.

Storm alerts for much of west US

Storm warnings are posted for much of the western part of the US, where deep snow continues to hinder travel.

Taiwan warms to Chinese spouses

Taiwan's government plans to ease restrictions on spouses, mainly wives, from China married to Taiwanese citizens.

Pope laments global instability

Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace in the Middle East and stability in Africa in his Christmas Day message from the Vatican.

Ahmadinejad UK TV speech condemned

The decision by UK TV's Channel 4 to broadcast an alternative Christmas speech by Iran's president is criticised.

Clashes mark final Kashmir poll

Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and police in the final leg of state elections in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Criminal deportations target met

More than 5,000 foreign criminals have been deported from the UK in the past year, beating a government target, ministers say.

China to allow freer yuan trades

China says its currency can be used to settle trade in Asia, as it steps up efforts to limit damage from the global downturn.

Prematurity 'can impair senses'

A premature birth can cause lasting impairment to the sensory powers, research in the UK suggests.

Academy Awards voting under way

The first round of voting for the Oscars begins as ballot papers are posted to 5,810 Academy Awards voters.

How an old phone can make money

If you got a shiny new mobile for Christmas you might be able to make some money on your old one.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 21 New Entries: Guinea coup leaders name council

Guinea coup leaders name council

Coup plotters in Guinea name a 32-member council, but the prime minister insists the government is still in charge.

Tutu accuses S Africa over Mugabe

Archbishop Desmond Tutu accuses South Africa of losing the moral high ground by failing to stand up to Robert Mugabe.

Mumbai suspect remand is extended

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole known surviving suspect from the Mumbai attacks, is remanded for two more weeks.

Tight security as Kashmir votes

The seventh and final round of voting in state elections in Indian-administered Kashmir begins amidst tight security.

Madoff investor commits suicide

A French investment manager who put $1.4bn into Bernard Madoff's fraud-hit fund kills himself, police say.

Zimbabwe activist set for court

Zimbabwean human rights activist Jestina Mukoko is due in court to face charges of recruiting people to try to overthrow the government.

Japan PM rules out snap election

Japan's prime minister rules out calling a snap general election, saying the focus needs to be on the beleaguered economy.

Canadian alive after days buried in snow

A Canadian woman missing since a blizzard four days ago is found alive, buried deep in a snow bank, police say.

Mexican troops seize beauty queen

Troops at a checkpoint in Mexico detain a beauty queen and seven other suspects along with guns and cash, police say.

Orangutans shown to help one another by trading tokens for food

Scientists show orangutans are capable of helping each other to obtain food by trading tokens.

Honest priest 'ruins children's Christmas' in Italy

A Catholic priest is criticised by parents in the city of Novara in northern Italy for telling their children that Father Christmas does not really exist.

Nativity diary

Nearing Bethlehem, by way of a donkey sanctuary

Prison yoga

How South African convicts learn to control their anger

Tarnished glory

Fine Brussels facades let down by urban decay

UN working to find Niger envoy

The UN says it is working with several countries to help secure the release of its kidnapped special envoy to Niger.

Obama cleared by internal review

Barack Obama's team had "no inappropriate discussions" with the scandal-hit Illinois governor, an internal review finds.

One dies in Pakistan city bombing

A bomb explodes on a main road in the Pakistani city of Lahore, killing one person and injuring four others, the police says.

Queen's speech addresses downturn

The Queen is to use her Christmas speech to express her concern over the impact of the economic downturn.

Skipping sleep 'hardens arteries'

People who scrimp on sleep are more likely to develop hardening of their arteries, a US study suggests.

Happy Birthday Earthrise

Forty years ago, the crew of Apollo 8 reached lunar orbit - mankind's first close encounter with another world.

Christmas messages from far away

People in remote locations, across the world, can use technology to get their Christmas messages back home to Britain.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 25 New Entries: Iraqi MPs back foreign troop deal

Iraqi MPs back foreign troop deal

Iraqi MPs authorise the government to sign agreements allowing British and other non-US troops to stay on after 2008.

Obama to reveal Blagojevich links

Barack Obama prepares to release a report on contacts his team had with scandal-hit Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.

Dozens trapped on Singapore wheel

The Singapore Flyer, the world's largest big wheel, breaks down, trapping more than 100 people for over six hours.

Military 'seizes power' in Guinea

Guinea's army says the government has been dissolved after the president's death, but civilian leaders dispute this.

Putin says 'cheap gas era' ending

Russia's Vladimir Putin warns that the era of inexpensive natural gas is coming to an end, in a keynote speech to gas-exporting nations.

Mugabe criticises 'stupid' West

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe says the US and UK are "stupid and foolish" for saying he should step down.

Gay groups angry at Pope remarks

Gay groups and activists react angrily after Pope Benedict XVI says mankind needs to be saved from a blurring of gender.

Chinese pandas arrive in Taiwan

Two giant pandas, Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, arrive in Taiwan from China as a gift from Beijing to symbolise warming ties.

Flood traps cars in Maryland

US rescue crews using helicopters and boats battle to pull motorists from ice-cold floodwater near Washington, DC.

Tourist unearths treasure just outside Jerusalem's Old City

A British tourist has discovered almost 300 gold coins dating from the 7th Century at a dig just outside Jerusalem's Old City.

Fabregas faces four-month lay-off

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is ruled out for up to four months with ruptured knee ligaments.

India win series with draw

India clinch a 1-0 victory in the two-Test series against England after the second match is drawn.

Nativity diary

Arriving in Jerusalem amid festive cheer

'End of misrule'

Guineans hope for peaceful handover of power

Day in pictures

Some striking images from around the world

Battle scars

Conflict in Abkhazia marks landscape and locals

France releases Rwandan official

Rwandan presidential aide Rose Kabuye is allowed to leave France to return home for Christmas, one month after her arrest.

China urged to release dissident

More than 150 writers and activists call on Chinese President Hu Jintao to release of a prominent rights advocate.

Belgian 'internet baby' sent home

A Belgian baby who was allegedly "sold" to a Dutch couple is returned to Belgium, Dutch officials say.

Pope 'to visit Holy Land in May'

Pope Benedict XVI is to make his first visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan in May, Jerusalem's Latin patriarch says.

Interpol 'not given Mumbai data'

Global police agency Interpol says that India has not yet shared any information on the deadly Mumbai attacks.

Activists guilty of hate campaign

Four animal rights activists are found guilty of blackmailing companies that supplied Huntingdon Life Sciences.

US new home sales at 17-year-low

US new home sales slow to their lowest level in 17 years, while new home prices drop by the biggest amount in eight months.

Jackson 'transplant' claim denied

A spokesman for Michael Jackson denies the singer is suffering from a rare respiratory disease.

US questions net overhaul plans

Plans to create hundreds of new domain names could be stalled as the US government questions the wisdom of the scheme.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 15 New Entries: New mandate for DR Congo UN force

New mandate for DR Congo UN force

The UN extends the mandate of its peacekeeping force in DR Congo, boosting its powers to protect civilians.

Sopranos actor cleared of murder

Former Sopranos actor Lillo Brancato is cleared of murdering an off-duty police officer, but convicted of attempted burglary.

Pope puts stress on 'gay threat'

Pope Benedict says that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behaviour is just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction.

Troubled Somalia mission extended

The African Union agrees to extend its peacekeeping mission in Somalia for two more months, but is unable to bolster its force.

Oxfam closes 2004 tsunami appeal

Oxfam is ending its emergency relief programme for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the charity says.

NY Times admits to fake letter

The New York Times says a letter purporting to be from the mayor of Paris that attacked Caroline Kennedy was a fake.

Belgian PM's resignation accepted

Belgium's King Albert accepts the resignation of PM Yves Leterme's government amid a row over the Fortis bank break-up.

Discovery of two tombs hint at large ancient Egyptian cemetery

Egyptian archaeologists say they have discovered two ancient tombs, indicating that a burial site is bigger than expected.

Terry sent off as Everton hold Chelsea

Chelsea miss the chance to go top of the Premier League table as captain John Terry is sent off in a 0-0 draw with Everton.

Rice urges sanctions on Zimbabwe

The US secretary of state says she will talk to allies about increasing sanctions on Zimbabwe's government.

Five guilty of US army base plot

A US jury finds five men guilty of conspiring to kill soldiers at the Fort Dix military base, but clears them of attempted murder.

Russia blamed for monitor pullout

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe says it will close its operation in Georgia, blaming Russian opposition.

Oil falls on slowing demand signs

Oil prices fall on negative corporate reports and signs the global energy demand is deteriorating further.

Wealth gap in child critical care

Children from the most deprived homes are more likely to need intensive care than their wealthier counterparts, say researchers.

Tangled web of spider evolution

Further study of the 385m-year-old Attercopus spider has shown that it could not have spun webs as modern spiders do.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 31 New Entries: Gunman 'requests Pakistan help'

Gunman 'requests Pakistan help'

The sole surviving gunman from the attacks in Mumbai last month is seeking help from Pakistan, Indian officials say.

Russia blamed for monitor pullout

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe says it will close its operation in Georgia, blaming Russian opposition.

Canada braces for more heavy snow

Canada is blanketed in snow from coast to coast as severe winter storms disrupt transport and leave thousands without power.

Somalia facing 'hidden genocide'

The UN envoy to Somalia says there is a "hidden genocide" taking place there, amid talks to boost its peacekeeping forces.

Heavy fighting in north Sri Lanka

Dozens of Sri Lankan soldiers and Tamil rebels have been killed in the latest heavy fighting in the north, the two sides say.

Iraq shoe-thrower set for trial

An Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at US President Bush will be tried on 31 December, his brother and a judge say.

Belgian PM's resignation accepted

Belgium's King Albert accepts the resignation of PM Yves Leterme's government amid a row over the Fortis bank break-up.

Toyota braced for historic loss

Japan's biggest carmaker Toyota forecasts its first annual loss in 71 years, as the country sees a record drop in exports.

Spain gripped by 2.3bn euro lottery

The winning numbers in the world's richest lottery, El Gordo or the Fat One, with $3.2bn of prize-money, have been announced.

Finnish police use blood from mosquito to identify suspect thief

Police in Finland use human blood from a mosquito caught inside a stolen car to identify a suspect in the theft.

An audio cassette of a 'drunk' John Lennon goes for a song in LA

A cassette tape of a "drunk" John Lennon recording a cover version of a Rock 'n' Roll song sells at auction in Los Angeles for $30,000 (£20,200).

Batsmen restore India's control

Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh guide India to 134-4, a lead of 285, at the close on day four of the second Test against England in Mohali.

Yuvraj laughs off Pietersen jibes

Indian bowler Yuvraj Singh replies to England captain Kevin Pietersen's "pie-chucker" taunts.

New generation

Cuba's youngest deputy vows to continue revolution

Nativity diary

Will donkey number four make it to Bethlehem?

Day in pictures

Some eye-catching images from around the world

Scissors, paper...

The hardest task of Christmas looms - wrapping gifts

Frontline suburb

Major settlement 'unlawful' under Israeli law

In pictures

Treating TB patients at home in South Africa

Nigeria ex-minister is wanted man

Ex-minister Nasir el-Rufai is declared a wanted man over the disappearance of millions of dollars from Nigeria.

Brazil remembers slain activist

President Lula of Brazil is to lead tributes to Chico Mendes, an Amazon environmentalist killed 20 years ago.

Thailand's new cabinet sworn in

Thailand's king swears in the new cabinet, with an appeal for peace and order following months of anti-government protests.

Germany 'mulling Guantanamo move'

Germany says it is considering accepting prisoners released from the US detention camp at Guantanamo Bay.

Gaza factions in 'day-long truce'

Armed groups in Gaza agree a 24-hour halt to rocket fire against Israel, Palestinian movement Hamas says.

Nepal PM denies media attack role

Nepal's Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda blames a weekend attack on journalists on party 'infiltrators'.

Police chief issues Tory apology

A senior Met Police officer issues an unreserved apology over his claims the Conservative Party mobilised the press against him.

Tata 'to inject cash into Jaguar'

Tata Motors, owner of Jaguar Land Rover, will inject "tens of millions" of pounds into the troubled firm, says the FT.

Blind man navigates maze

Scientists discover that a blind person can navigate through a maze of obstacles unaided using the power of sense alone.

Bees get plants' pests in a flap

Bees help plants in more ways than one, scientists find; as well pollination, they help scare caterpillars away.

Four Tops to get lifetime Grammy

The Four Tops will receive a lifetime achievement Grammy award, organisers say.

New guidelines boost web access

Websites look set to get more accessible as standards are drawn up to help sites cater for the needs of disabled people.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 11 New Entries: Farc 'will release six hostages'

Farc 'will release six hostages'

Colombian leftist rebels say they will release six hostages being held in jungle camps in the next few days.

Israeli leaders 'to topple Hamas'

The two leading candidates to become Israel's next prime minister vow to topple Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Mumbai attack hotels greet guests

Two luxury hotels in Mumbai re-open, less than a month after they were damaged in attacks that killed at least 170.

Iraq says Iran exiles must leave

Iraq says that several thousand opposition Iranians must leave the country, after two decades living in exile.

Repairs begin on undersea cable

A French technical crew begins work repairing a major undersea communications cable in the Mediterranean Sea.

Sanctions imposed on Somalia head

The East African regional grouping Igad imposes sanctions on Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed and his associates.

Headless bodies found in Mexico

Mexican police find nine decapitated bodies in Guerrero state, with some of the victims identified as soldiers.

Space is just a little bit closer

The upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere are much lower than expected, a US Air Force satellite has found.

Flowers and tears

Pride and defiance as Mumbai hotels re-open

Lockerbie bomb anniversary marked

Relatives of the 270 people killed in the Lockerbie bombing hold events to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.

IVF weight limit 'not justified'

Overweight and obese women have as much chance of having a baby through fertility treatment as women of normal weight, a Scottish study suggests.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 26 New Entries: Mugabe a threat to unity, says US

Mugabe a threat to unity, says US

The power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe will not work with Robert Mugabe as president, a senior US official says.

Iraq compromise on non-US troops

A compromise is reached to let Iraq's parliament vote on a resolution allowing non-US forces to remain next year, MPs say.

Mumbai attack hotels greet guests

Two luxury hotels in Mumbai are re-opening, less than a month after they were damaged in attacks that killed at least 170.

IMF urges spending to spur growth

IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn tells the BBC that governments will need to spend more to stimulate economic activity.

Police break up Russian protests

Riot police forcibly break up a rally against car import tax increases in the east Russian city of Vladivostok.

Mauritania frees deposed leader

The deposed president of Mauritania, Sidi Ould Cheikh Abdallahi, is released from house arrest by security forces.

Lockerbie bomb anniversary marked

Relatives of the 270 people killed in the Lockerbie bombing hold events to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.

Uganda 'strikes LRA rebel camps'

More than 70% of Ugandan rebel camps in northern DR Congo have been destroyed in an offensive, Uganda's government says.

Bowel cancer link to stem cells

Scientists have said they may be narrowing down the hunt for the cells which are the source of bowel cancer.

Pope praises astronomer Galileo, once denounced as a heretic

Pope Benedict XVI pays tribute to 17th-Century astronomer Galileo, who was forced by the Catholic Church to renounce his findings.

Taiwan prepares for the arrival of two pandas from China

Taiwan prepares for the arrival of two pandas from China, saying it is ready to accept a gift the opposition has called a propaganda ploy.

Keane goal denies Arsenal victory

Robbie Keane scores a stunning equaliser as Liverpool draw 1-1 at 10-man Arsenal.

Man Utd win Club World Cup

Wayne Rooney clinches victory for Manchester United in the Club World Cup final with a late goal against Liga de Quito after Nemanja Vidic is sent off.

Flowers and tears

Pride and defiance as Mumbai hotels re-open

Nativity diary

BBC man retraces Joseph and Mary's journey

Dim Christmas

It's a winter of discontent in Detroit

Palm oil woes

Growers say they are being forced from their land

Striking a chord

Pakistan's first all-female music band causes a stir

Charity warns on Zimbabwe cholera

The medical charity, Medecins Sans Frontieres, warns the cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe will last well into 2009.

'Australian Taleban' fully free

David Hicks, who was held for five years at Guantanamo Bay, is fully free after Australian police lift his parole restrictions.

Israel 'will not avoid Gaza war'

Israel's prime minister warns militants in Gaza that while his government would not rush to go to war, it would not avoid it.

Deaths from Mumbai 'police error'

Guests trapped in a Mumbai hotel seized by gunmen say police gave them instructions that may have led to some people's deaths.

MP arrest officer accuses Tories

A row erupts between the senior police officer investigating Home Office leaks and the Conservative Party.

Find 'may cut painkiller damage'

Scientists have made a discovery which could reduce the toll of death and liver damage caused by paracetamol overdoses.

Ariane makes final launch of 2008

A European Ariane rocket carries into orbit two satellites for the same major operator, the first time this happened.

Attenborough 'stable' after fall

Actor and director Lord Attenborough is in hospital after falling at his home, according to a hospital spokesman.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 24 New Entries: US increases Afghan troop pledge

US increases Afghan troop pledge

The chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff says up to 30,000 additional troops could be sent to Afghanistan next year.

China to deploy ships off Somalia

China will send two destroyers and a supply vessel to the Gulf of Aden to protect merchant ships from pirates, state media say.

Russian dancer Lepeshinskaya dies

Renowned Russian ballerina, Olga Lepeshinskaya, who danced with the Bolshoi for more than 30 years, dies at home, aged 92.

Interpol pledge Mumbai probe help

The international police agency chief offers to help India track down suspects in November's Mumbai attacks.

Climate experts get key US posts

US President-elect Barack Obama nominates two leading global warming specialists for key science posts in his administration.

Iraq MPs block non-US troop bill

Iraq's parliament rejects a draft law to allow troops from the UK and a number of other countries to remain after 2008.

Egypt teacher tried over beating

An Egyptian teacher has gone on trial accused of beating an 11-year-old pupil to death for not doing his homework.

US states braced for winter storm

Severe winter weather sweeps across north-eastern US after heavy snow and strong winds disrupted transport.

Goa bans Christmas beach parties

Christmas and New Year beach parties are cancelled in the Indian state of Goa over security concerns, say the authorities.

Let them eat caviar: Milan poor to get seized delicacy for Christmas

Beluga caviar seized by Italian customs officers is to be distributed to poor people in Milan as a Christmas gift.

Blackburn win opener under Allardyce

Sam Allardyce's reign as Blackburn boss starts with an 3-0 win against Stoke at Ewood Park.

India duo leave England trailing

A record second-wicket partnership of 314 puts India on top after two days of the final Test with England at Mohali.

Eerie passage

Gazans kept behind Israel's fortified Erez crossing

Shared genes

DNA yields unifying message in divided Lebanon

'Sleazy' La Plata

Behind the dark streets of Argentine sex capital

Michelin delight

First foreigner in charge of French gastronomic icon

Bethlehem diary

BBC man retraces Joseph and Mary's journey

Nigerian gunmen kidnap Russians

Two workers of a Russian aluminium company are kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria, the company says.

Canada to aid car manufacturers

The Canadian government pledges C$4bn in loans to rescue subsidiaries of US car manufacturers based there.

Japan backs further aid package

The Japanese cabinet approves a $54bn (£36bn) package of spending, to try to ease the recession.

Israeli strike kills Palestinian

Israel launches an air strike against the Gaza strip hours after Hamas calls off ceasefire.

'No recovery soon' in bank credit

Consumers and firms will continue to find it difficult to access credit for the next year or two, Barclays boss John Varley tells the BBC.

China offers Taiwan economic aid

A senior Chinese official says China will consider any request for help from Taiwan during the global financial downturn.

Ariane to make final 2008 launch

A European Ariane rocket will carry into orbit on Saturday two satellites for the same major operator, the first time this happened.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 17 New Entries: Bush unveils $17.4bn car bail-out

Bush unveils $17.4bn car bail-out

The US government will provide $17.4bn (£11.6bn) in loans to troubled US carmakers General Motors and Chrysler.

Accused governor to fight charges

The US governor accused of trying to sell off Barack Obama's Senate seat says he is not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing.

Severed cable disrupts web access

Undersea internet and phone cables from Europe to the Middle East are severed, raising fears of major economic repercussions.

Joy at slave's return to Uganda

A Ugandan mother and daughter separated by kidnappers tell the BBC of their joy at being reunited after 26 years.

Argentina reverses Astiz release

Argentine judicial authorities suspend a decision by a court to release one of the most notorious figures of the Dirty War.

Belgian PM proposes resignation

Belgium's PM Yves Leterme proposes his government's resignation amid a row over the break-up of stricken Fortis bank.

Rescue mission to save yachtsman

The Australian Navy heads to rescue Frenchman Yann Elies after he suffers a broken leg in the Vendee Globe yacht race.

Lungs 'repaired for transplant'

Canadian doctors say they have reconditioned lungs to make them suitable for transplanting.

Mice prime suspects in deadly Canadian cat fire

Canadian fire officials say mice may be responsible for a blaze that killed nearly 100 cats at an animal shelter near Toronto.

Melting away

Could Switzerland's glaciers be gone by the year 2100?

Day in pictures

Eye-catching images from around the world

In pictures

Global protests in support of Iraqi shoe-thrower

Mugabe insists 'Zimbabwe is mine'

President Robert Mugabe says "Zimbabwe is mine" and rejects calls from African and Western leaders to step down.

Obama unveils final cabinet picks

Barack Obama reveals his choices to serve as labour secretary, transportation secretary and US trade representative.

Afghan blast kills Danish troops

Three Danish soldiers are killed, and one injured, in Afghanistan when their vehicle is hit by a roadside bomb or mine.

Fire crews fight Edinburgh blazes

Hundred of people are evacuated and a large area is brought to a standstill as crews tackle fires in the centre of Edinburgh.

Surgeons give teenager a new chin

A teenager from Ireland born without a chin or jaw has undergone pioneering surgery in the US.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 27 New Entries: Bush unveils $17.4bn car bail-out

Bush unveils $17.4bn car bail-out

The US government will provide $17.4bn (£11.6bn) in loans to troubled US carmakers GM, Chrysler and Ford.

Mugabe insists 'Zimbabwe is mine'

President Robert Mugabe says "Zimbabwe is mine" and rejects calls from African and Western leaders to step down.

People 'still willing to torture'

Scientists repeat a notorious experiment which found many willing to torture - and get the same results.

EU agrees deal on fishing quotas

EU ministers agree to raise next year's quota for North Sea cod, but tighten limits on other catches.

Iraqi shoe-thrower 'was beaten'

The investigating judge in the case of the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at President Bush says the man was beaten.

Secular Turks 'facing prejudice'

Secular Turks face more discrimination now the conservative AK Party is in government, a report says.

China sailor recalls pirate fight

A Chinese captain tells the BBC how he and his crew fought off a gang of Somali pirates with petrol bombs and water cannon.

Watergate scandal informant dies

The former FBI senior official known as Deep Throat, the source behind the Watergate scandal, dies aged 95.

Baby born with 'foot in brain'

US surgeons operating on a brain tumour in a baby boy found a tiny foot inside his head.

A sneeze may be a tell-tale sign of sexual arousal for a select few

A simple sneeze may be a tell tale sign of sexual arousal for a select few, research suggests.

Tasmanian Devils at risk after 'saviour' Cedric gets cancer

A Tasmanian Devil that scientists hoped could save his species has contracted the deadly facial tumour that threatens the animals with extinction.

Man Utd to face Mourinho's Inter

Champions League holders Man Utd will play Inter Milan in the last 16, while Liverpool face Real Madrid, Chelsea play Juventus and Arsenal take on Roma.

Villa & Spurs may meet in Europe

Aston Villa and Tottenham will meet in the Uefa Cup last 16 if they knock out CSKA Moscow and Shakhtar Donetsk respectively in the last 32.

Views: Gaza truce

Palestinians and Israelis on the end of the ceasefire

Day in pictures

Eye-catching images from around the world

Do you see stars?

Aleem answers your questions on his donkey odyssey

Moneyed minority

Why US dollar is key to survival in Zimbabwe

Deep Throat

Mark Felt, the man behind Watergate tip-off

Ethiopian ex-PM freed from prison

Ex-Ethiopian Prime Minister Layne is freed from jail after serving 12 years for corruption.

Chavez closer to referendum plan

Venezuela's parliament gives its preliminary approval for a vote on a proposal for Hugo Chavez to seek indefinite re-election.

South Korea 'plotted to kill Kim'

North Korea has accused the South of sending an agent to try to assassinate its reclusive leader, Kim Jong-il.

Red Army Faction leader 'is free'

The former leader of the extreme leftist Red Army Faction is released from jail in Germany, his lawyer says.

Hamas declares Israel truce over

The Palestinian militant Islamist group, Hamas, says it has ended a six-month ceasefire with Israel in Gaza.

Minister in Mumbai police furore

A minister's comments on the killing of top officers in the Mumbai attacks puts pressure on the Indian government.

Brown promises 'can-do attitude'

Gordon Brown says a "can-do attitude" will help the economy get through the downturn and prepare for future recovery.

Anglo Irish bosses forced to quit

The chief executive and chairman of Anglo Irish Bank resign after a multi-million pound loan controversy at the lender.

U2 to release new album in March

Irish rockers U2 are to release their new album in early March 2009, it is announced.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 15 New Entries: Guantanamo closure plan ordered

Guantanamo closure plan ordered

US defence chief Robert Gates has ordered plans to be drafted for the closure of Guantanamo Bay, the Pentagon says.

Argentine court releases officers

An Argentine court orders the release from prison of 14 men accused of committing human right abuses during military rule.

Japan forecasts no growth in 2009

The Japanese government forecasts that the country's economy will have zero growth in the next fiscal year.

Cuba seeks prisoner deal with US

Cuban President Raul Castro suggests he could release political prisoners as a "gesture", if the US frees five Cubans in its custody.

Moroccan jailed over Madrid bombs

A Moroccan man is sentenced to 20 years in prison for his part in the Madrid train bombings of 2004 that killed 191 people.

Traditional perfumes too dull? Give something meatier this Christmas

American fast food chain Burger King is marketing a men's fragrance with the scent of meat.

Battling Spurs go through with draw

Tottenham reach the last 32 of the Uefa Cup after coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Spartak Moscow.

Racing Santander 3-1 Man City

Manchester City suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of Racing Santander but still finish top of Uefa Cup Group A because PSG beat FC Twente.

Colombia captivity

Ex-hostage shares experiences with Alan Johnston

Iraqi arrests

Baghdad swirls with rumours about detained officials

Obituary

Life of politician and editor Conor Cruise O'Brien

France 'set for 2009 recession'

The French national statistics agency predicts that the country will officially enter recession in the early months of 2009.

Italian dairy boss gets 10 years

The founder of Italian food group Parmalat, Calisto Tanzi, is jailed for 10 years for fraud relating to its collapse in 2003.

Warning over pregnancy steroids

Pregnant women at risk of delivering early should not be given too many doses of steroids, say researchers in Canada.

Nasa finds 'missing' Mars mineral

A US probe spots rocks on Mars that suggest the planet would have been more hospitable for life than previously thought.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 29 New Entries: No 'disorderly' US car collapse

No 'disorderly' US car collapse

President Bush will not allow a "disorderly collapse" of the stricken US car industry, the White House says.

New clashes break out in Greece

Clashes break out between protesters and police in Greece, in continuing unrest over the killing of a teenager.

Iraqi shoe-thrower 'apologises'

The Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at US President George W Bush apologises to the Iraqi prime minister, a spokesman says.

Thai PM rules out cabinet deals

New Thai leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says the quality of his cabinet will not be compromised by bargaining with coalition partners.

Gaza groups will not renew truce

Palestinian factions in Gaza say a six-month ceasefire with Israel is unlikely to be renewed after it expires on Friday.

Rwanda genocide mastermind jailed

Ex-senior defence official Theoneste Bagosora is convicted of instigating Rwanda's 1994 genocide and jailed for life.

UK man admits high-profile model killing

A 42-year-old man pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Rachel Nickell who was killed on Wimbledon Common 16 years ago.

Iraqi ministry officials arrested

Twenty-three Iraqi interior and defence officials are arrested, suspected of being members of a banned Baathist party.

Nasa set to launch 'CO2 hunter'

The US space agency is planning to launch a satellite that can map where all the carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere.

Israeli police riot drill leaves dozens injured

About 50 Israeli police officers are hurt in a riot control exercise which simulated clashes between Jewish settlers and Palestinians.

Winter medical myths 'debunked'

That you can cure a hangover, lose most body heat through the head and will put on weight if eating late at night are among six myths rubbished by US researchers.

India pull out of Pakistan tour

The Indian government calls off next year's tour in the wake of last month's attacks in Mumbai.

Real Ronaldo claims rile Ferguson

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hits out at Real Madrid over claims they have agreed a deal to buy Cristiano Ronaldo.

Day in pictures

Eye-catching images from around the world

'Lesson for future'

Rwandan views on the conviction of genocide planner

Deadly duty

Dangers fail to deter Afghan police recruits

Growing pains

Population boom stretches Canada's oil sands city

Tough talk

Militants defiant as Gaza truce due to expire

Zimbabwe cholera outbreak widens

The UN says Zimbabwe's cholera epidemic has spread further, as the ruling party gathers for its conference.

Argentina takes over airline

Argentina is renationalising the Spanish-owned airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, after talks between the owner and government failed.

Chinese ships will fight pirates

China announces it is preparing to send naval ships to fight rampant Somali piracy in the Gulf of Aden.

EU faces battle over fish quotas

EU ministers meet to set fishing quotas, as arguments rage over whether to raise the North Sea cod catch.

Japan ends five-year Iraq mission

Japanese PM Taro Aso hails the success of his country's five-year mission in Iraq, as the last planes leave the region.

Mumbai 'scout' suspects in court

Two suspected militants appear in court in Mumbai amid a probe into whether they scouted for the city's attackers.

Babysitter not guilty of murder

A babysitter who spent three years in jail for murdering a toddler is cleared after fresh evidence was uncovered.

Obama names new SEC boss

Mary Schapiro is named as Barack Obama's choice to crack down on "greed and scheming" as the next head of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Climate outcome 'hangs on coal'

If the growth in CO2 emissions is to be constrained, the world cannot afford a coal renaissance, a major scientific meeting is told.

Two more acting nods for Winslet

British actress Kate Winslet receives two citations as the Screen Actors Guild announces the nominees for its 2009 awards.

BBC iPlayer now available on Mac

The BBC has released an updated version of its download iPlayer that works with both Mac and Linux machines.

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[BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition] 16 New Entries: Madoff under curfew on $10m bail

Madoff under curfew on $10m bail

Alleged hedge fund fraudster Bernard Madoff puts up $10m (£6.4m) bail and is placed under house arrest.

Obama plans Guantanamo deadline

Barack Obama says he aims to close the Guantanamo Bay detention centre within two years of becoming president.

Chrysler plants close for a month

The struggling US carmaker Chrysler is to halt all production at its 30 plants for a month starting on Friday.

UN chief rules out Somalia force

The time is not right to send United Nations peacekeepers to Somalia, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said.

Microsoft issues patch to fix IE

Microsoft releases a patch to stop cyber criminals exploiting a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer 7 browser

Opec agrees record oil output cut

Oil cartel Opec agrees to make its biggest output cut, slashing 2.2 million barrels per day to prop up prices.

Blackwater 'could lose Iraq role'

Blackwater could lose its license to operate in Iraq, so the US must find other ways to protect its diplomats, a US report says.

UK troops to leave Iraq 'by July'

British troops are to be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of July, Gordon Brown says on a visit to Baghdad.

Stanford reviews series future

Sir Allen Stanford is to consider the future of the Super Series but pledges to continue working with the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Hamburg 3-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa will face a group winner in the last 32 of the Uefa Cup after their second-string side is well beaten in Hamburg.

Thirty years on

The effect of Deng Xiaoping's reforms on modern China

Widows' Village

Crisis in Central African Republic as bandits kill men

Overseas sales boost Nike profits

Three-month profits grow at the US sportswear company Nike, despite weak sales in its home market.

Bahrain 'foils terrorist attack'

Several people allegedly planning bomb attacks during Bahrain's national celebrations have been arrested, officials say.

Fears raised over new vCJD wave

Doctors fear a new wave of the human form of "mad cow disease" is about to hit Britain, BBC Newsnight has learned.

Flaw theory over Mars Beagle loss

The loss of the UK-led Mars probe Beagle 2 could have been due to a flawed calculation that led to it burning up, says a new report.

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