Sunday, January 18, 2009

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Russian gas to Europe 'blocked'

Russian gas giant Gazprom says Ukraine has blocked deliveries of gas to Europe, scotching hopes of an end to the crisis.

Israelis strike 60 Gaza targets

Israel says it attacked more than 60 targets overnight in Gaza as its offensive against Hamas entered its 18th day.

Euro MPs back pesticide controls

The European Parliament votes to tighten rules on pesticide use and ban chemicals deemed harmful to human health.

Germany agrees 50bn euro stimulus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel unveils a stimulus package worth about 50bn euros including infrastructure investment.

Lack of sleep 'raises cold risk'

Sleeping less than seven hours a night greatly raises the risk of catching a cold, US research suggests.

Confirmation hearing for Clinton

Hillary Clinton appears in front of the US senate foreign relations committee to be confirmed as the next secretary of state.

Somali joy as Ethiopians withdraw

Ethiopian troops leave their main bases in Somalia's capital, reports say, prompting celebrations as well as fears of a power vacuum.

Zimbabwe health crisis 'a crime'

The health crisis in Zimbabwe should be the subject of a probe by the International Criminal Court, a campaign group says.

Prince Charles in 'Sooty' name claim

The Prince of Wales calls an Asian friend "Sooty", it has emerged following the row over his son Prince Harry's use of a racist term.

Financial prowess 'all in the fingers'

The length of a man's fingers may predict his success in the city, research findings suggest.

Stars sign up for Obama's inauguration celebration

Beyonce, U2 and Bruce Springsteen sign up to perform at an inaugural celebration for US President-elect Barack Obama.

Opener Hayden confirms retirement

Australian batsman Matthew Hayden announces his retirement after 103 Tests and 161 one-day internationals.

Scolari calls for Chelsea unity

Luiz Felipe Scolari accepts the blame for Chelsea's 3-0 defeat by Manchester United on Sunday, but says his team must now show more togetherness.

Missing Bush

The countries that will be sad to see him leave

Day in pictures

Eye-catching images from around the world

Dream job

10 ways to put your application at the top of the pile

Life as a Euro MEP

Ode to Joy for euro's birthday causes controversy

Savage south

Abuses and mistakes by Thai army in south

Battle lines

Years of argument due over Heathrow expansion

Uganda bars Gaddafi kings' forum

Uganda blocks a meeting of Africa's royalty led by Libya's Muammar Gaddafi, saying it would be too political.

Obama to act early on Guantanamo

US President-elect Barack Obama will issue an order within days of taking office to close the Guantanamo camp, advisers say.

China's exports in record decline

China's exports see their biggest decline in a decade, December figures show, as factory closures and staff layoffs accelerate.

Astrium buys up Surrey Satellite

UK satellite maker SSTL is bought up by Europe's biggest space company, EADS Astrium, in a deal approved by the EC.

Spate of bomb attacks in Baghdad

A series of bomb blasts during rush hour in Baghdad kills at least eight people and injures many others, officials say.

UK urges Pakistan action on Mumbai

UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband says Pakistan did not direct the Mumbai raids but must act against the attackers.

UK economy in 'frightening' decline

Business leaders paint a bleak picture of the economy, with a survey suggesting a "frightening deterioration" at the end of 2008.

US trade deficit at five-year low

The US deficit dropped to its lowest level in more than five years in November, official figures show.

HRT 'can shrink women's brains'

Some forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can shrink the brain, US research suggests.

Genetic secrets from Tassie tiger

Scientists study the genetics of the extinct Tasmanian tiger, using DNA extracted from preserved hair.

Ledger Globe will go to daughter

Heath Ledger's posthumous Golden Globe will eventually go to his daughter, say the actor's parents.

Dangerous coding errors revealed

Experts have put together a list of the 25 most dangerous programming mistakes.

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