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News and Media RSS FeedsGulf states fuel Syria isolation - Gulf Arab states expel Syria's ambassadors, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed, as Russian officials visit President Assad....Feed Source: www.bbc.co.uk Maldives leader quits amid unrest - Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns after weeks of demonstrations and a mutiny by some police officers.... Iranian president summoned by MPs - Iran's parliament summons the country's president for questioning - the first time this has happened since the 1979 revolution.... LA abuse school removes all staff - The whole staff of a Los Angeles school is to be replaced amid a probe into allegations of sex abuse against two long-serving teachers, officials say.... Chinese workers released in Sudan - A group of Chinese workers kidnapped by rebels in Sudan last month has been freed and flown to Kenya, officials from both countries say.... Royals celebrate Dickens' legacy - The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are leading global celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth.... Euro 'could survive Greece exit' - EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes piles pressure on Greece to agree tough reforms, saying a euro exit would be "no man overboard".... Freeze prompts Europe emergencies - As freezing weather grips much of Europe, Italy takes steps to conserve gas while emergency situations have been declared in other countries.... US to deport Liberia ex-warlord - Former Liberian rebel leader George Boley should be deported from the US over his role in the civil war of the 1990s, a judge rules.... Obama to give back campaign funds - US President Barack Obama's election campaign is to return some $200,000 of funding linked to the family of a Mexican fugitive.... Glencore-Xstrata in $90bn merger - Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata unveils a $90bn merger with commodity trader Glencore, a move opposed by some major shareholders.... Dutch car plant in '1-euro' offer - A Mitsubishi Motors boss offers to sell its Dutch factory for one euro, a day after the Japanese car-maker said it was halting production there.... VIDEO: Syria artillery onslaught on Homs - Residents in the restive Syrian city of Homs are suffering one of the fiercest assaults from government troops since the uprising began.... VIDEO: Skydiver to jump from space - An Austrian adventurer is making the final preparations to jump from 23 miles high.... VIDEO: Medical system for Libyans 'abused' - A system for sending wounded people from the Libyan conflict abroad for treatment has been suspended after it came to light that it has been abused.... VIDEO: One-minute World News - Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.... VIDEO: How plants warn each other of danger - Professor Iain Smith shows how researchers have captured the process by which plants alert each other to potential threat.... VIDEO: Bulgaria towns suffer deadly flood - A day of mourning has been declared in Bulgaria, where a dam collapsed leaving nine people dead.... VIDEO: Rebuilding Afghanistan after war - As the security situation in Afghanistan improves the focus for British soldiers has moved to developing the country.... VIDEO: Prince to mark Dickens anniversary - On the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will attend a special service at Westminster Abbey.... UBS profits down on weak business - Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business.... BP ups dividend as profits rise - BP announces sharply higher profits and increases its dividend to shareholders for the first time since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.... Internet cams video feeds exposed - Thousands of Trendnet security camera webfeeds have been breached and shared on the internet, including live video from children's rooms.... Symantec code 'extortion' claim - Hackers demanded money in return for keeping stolen source code a secret, security firm Symantec says.... Jubilee gig line-up is announced - Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are among the artists who will play at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in London in June.... Madonna announces next world tour - Madonna announces the dates for her latest world tour, which will start in Israel in March.... 'Invader' drives ladybird decline - Fast declines in some UK and European ladybirds are being caused by the spread of the invasive harlequin species, scientists show.... Antarctic lake success 'uncertain' - It is not yet clear whether Russian scientists have succeeded in their quest to drill into an Antarctic sub-glacial lake, reports suggest.... 'Birth defect risk' for diabetics - The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.... Hundreds seek NHS implant advice - Almost 1,000 private patients with PIP breast implants have contacted the NHS. The figure was given by Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, in evidence to the Commons Health Select Committee.... Terry not ready to quit England - John Terry still wants to play for England despite being stripped of the captaincy for the second time, BBC Sport understands.... Five killer whales 'sue' SeaWorld - Five killer whales are named as plaintiffs in a lawsuit which argues that they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans.... 'Oldest living twins' aged 102 - Two 102-year-old sisters are recognised as the world's oldest living twins by Guinness World Records.... 'Suicide attack' on Nigeria army - A man in military uniform blows himself up outside a Nigerian army barracks in the city of Kaduna, which is also rocked by other blasts, officials say.... Search on for Philippine missing - Search and rescue teams look for survivors of a 6.7 magnitude quake that shook the central Philippines on Monday, leaving dozens dead or missing.... 'Syria spies' arrested in Berlin - A Syrian and a German-Lebanese man are arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying on opponents of President Bashar al-Assad's government.... Brazil police stand-off continues - Brazilian authorities say they are hopeful of a negotiated end to a police strike that has led to a stand-off between officers and troops in Salvador.... Iraq bloc ends boycott of cabinet - Ministers from Iraq's Sunni-backed Iraqiyya bloc end their boycott of the cabinet, reducing fears that the national unity government might fall.... Canada PM in China to discuss oil - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China for talks focussing on oil sales, energy and other economic ties.... Police failed over hack warnings - Police should have warned people whose phones were hacked by the News of the World, a judicial review - pushed for by Lord Prescott - rules.... Redknapp tax trial jury sent home - The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial is sent home for the day with deliberations to continue on Wednesday.... Press watchdog 'made a scapegoat' - The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.... Lloyds Group to shed 1,000 jobs - Lloyds Banking Group announces it is to shed nearly 1,000 jobs and close three of its administration sites.... In pictures: Maldives unrest as president quits - Protests lead to the resignation of President... In pictures: Snowy Sunday - Much of UK with several inches of snow... Super Bowl photos - New York Giants beat New England Patriots... Day in pictures: 6 February 2012 - 24 hours of news photos: 6 February 2012... In pictures: Making charcoal from Liberian rubber trees - Making make use of old rubber trees in Liberia... Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February - News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February... The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years - Sixty photographs for 60 years on the throne... In pictures: Venice in Solitude - Haunting views of Venice's waterways... When did the middle finger become offensive? - When did the middle finger become offensive?... Why spend 15 hours a week cutting coupons? - Why spend 15 hours a week cutting up newspapers?... Did Dickens really save poor children and clean up the slums? - Did Dickens save poor children and clean up the slums?... Day in pictures: 7 February 2012 - 24 hours of news photos from around the world... Gabon: Surfing hippos, lacking tourists - So why has Gabon failed to become tourist hot-spot?... Road warriors struggle to get connected - Road warriors struggle to get connected... Climate consensus cracking open - or not... - Why climate sceptics claim they've cracked the consensus... Moving from penguins to profiles - How do we keep our web-savvy children safe online?... Russia says Assad still wants dialogue; shelling continues as more countries recall ambassadors -
DAMASCUS, Syria ?Russia?s top diplomat said Tuesday that a Syrian commission has prepared a new constitution, to be voted on in a referendum, and added that President Bashar al-Assad is ready for a ?dialogue? with opposition groups after months of a harsh and bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters.
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... Israeli court grants reprieve to abandoned Palestinian village -
JERUSALEM ? A Jerusalem court ruled this week against plans to build a luxury housing development on the remains of a Palestinian village abandoned in the 1948 war that followed the establishment of Israel.
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... Khyber Club?s bartender had front-row seat to history in Pakistan -
PESHAWAR, Pakistan ? As U.S.-funded Afghan jihadists battled the Soviets in the late 1980s, the unassuming American-run bar in this ancient frontier city bulged with gossiping foreigners. Today, with another Afghan conflict winding down, the watering hole practically echoes with emptiness.
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... Egypt?s plan to charge 19 Americans highlights tense relationship with activists -
CAIRO ? Julie Hughes, a veteran pro-democracy worker, was crushed when she missed out on Egypt?s revolt last year. In a Facebook posting at the time, she said, ?It?s like having your next door neighbor throw an incredibly joyous party and you don?t get an invitation.?
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... 3 Mexican presidential hopefuls vie to lead a nation weary of politics -
MEXICO CITY ? With a decisive primary victory Sunday night, Josefina Vazquez Mota became the first woman to represent a major party in the Mexican presidential election, which backers hope will excite voters weary of the drug violence and political gridlock of her party?s leader, President Felipe Calderon.
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... Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government -
JERUSALEM ? The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas announced Monday they had agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim unity government that will prepare for new elections, ending a prolonged stalemate over how to mend their bitter rift.
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... Web site strives to fight corruption in Kenya -
NAIROBI ? Everyone in Kenya knows the phrase ?kitu kidogo.?
It means ?something small? in Swahili, and it refers to the bribes Kenyans pay minor bureaucrats, such as policemen and utility company employees, to make life easier. For decades, Kenyans had only their relatives and friends to complain to. Until now, that is.
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... Obama may pick Lute for European command -
The Obama administration is considering nominating retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute as the next commander of the U.S. European Command, a move that could stir controversy among some senior military officials who have clashed with Lute over war policy.
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... Petraeus, with plenty of practice, sticks to message -
In his first extended public appearance as CIA director, David H. Petraeus this week did more than display his well-known discipline for staying on message. He did his best to bring other government voices back on message as well.
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... Hackers release call between FBI, Scotland Yard -
As the FBI and Scotland Yard conducted a conference call last month on their investigation of an international group of hackers, the discussions were being secretly monitored -- by the hackers themselves.
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... Feinstein offers peek at U.S.-Israeli talks on Iran -
Open intelligence hearings on Capitol Hill are never completely open. Lawmakers and witnesses try to stick to what?s safe to say in public, without disclosing details on espionage operations or what?s happening behind the scenes in Washington.
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... Army officer who sparked controversy with remarks on Islam pulls out of West Point address -
A retired U.S. Army general with a history of making inflammatory remarks about Islam has canceled his plans to be the featured guest at an event at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the academy said.
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... As Syrian government shells Homs, graphic videos tell the story -
Most foreign journalists have been barred from Syria, but graphic footage of the shelling and carnage is leaking out, shedding light on the horror of the Syrian regime?s crackdown in places such as Homs.
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... Lake Vostok, a German Nazi base? Russian news agency floats odd theory -
When state-run Russian news agency RIA Novosti released a report Monday that said Russian scientists had drilled into the deep, dark and previously untouched Lake Vostok, a curious detail was buried farther down in the story:
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... U.K. may clamp down on the Internet -
Britain?s Home Affairs Committee published a report Tuesday on the roots of violent radicalization and it found one culprit: The Web.
?The Committee concludes that the Internet is one of the most significant vehicles for promoting violent radicalism? more so than prisons, universities or places of worship,? a report on the Parliament Web site begins. ?The Committee recommends that Internet service providers themselves should be more active in m... M.I.A. song ?Bad Girls,? lawsuits renew fight for Saudi women?s right to drive -
Days before M.I.A. flipped the bird at the Super Bowl, she was flipping the metaphorical bird at someone else: Saudi Arabia.
In her new music video for ?Bad Girls,? M.I.A. is shown prancing about as what are believed to be Saudi women go drag racing, and Saudi male onlookers cheer them on. While some Saudi women are upset with the Arab stereotypes M.I.A. used in the video; many others say they were glad she was ?pushing the boundaries? to get t... India censors Google, Facebook ? but other democracies are even worse -
The world?s largest democracy has begun censoring the web.
Google India and Facebook removed content Monday on the orders of the Indian government, which had issued a court order asking for censorship of pages offensive to Indian?s political and religious leaders, the Associated Press reports. The government also sought to censor content from YouTube and Blogspot, saying these sites had two weeks to start better policing their networks.
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European leaders pressed Greece on Monday to quickly resolve deadlocked talks over a new international bailout and are threatening to let the country default if Athens does not agree to new economic reforms.
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... Messages show conflict within NRC after Japan earthquake and tsunami -
In the confusion following the earthquake and tsunami last March that damaged Japan?s Fukushima nuclear complex, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said it was standing by to help.
But a trove of e-mails posted on the NRC?sWeb site shows an agency struggling to figure out how to respond and how to deal with the American public while cutting through what one official called ?the fog of information? coming out of Japan.
Read full article >>... Russians drill into previously untouched Lake Vostok below Antarctic glacier -
Russian scientists have drilled into the vast, dark and never-before-touched Lake Vostok 2.2 miles below the surface of Antarctica, the state-run Russian news agency RIA Novosti said Monday.
?Yesterday, our scientists stopped drilling at the depth of 3,768 meters and reached the surface of the subglacial lake,? the news agency quoted a source as saying. The team had ?finally managed to pierce? the ice sheet into Vostok, the source said.
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