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World News (Morning) for December 2nd, 2008

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:12:50 GMT

Protestor killed in Thailand airport blast - Clinton accepts top job from Obama - India's PM visits Mumbai wounded

'Mumbai militants trained in Pakistan'

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:59:34 GMT

Tension is growing in the Indian sub-continent amid reports that the Mumbai militants had months of commando training in Pakistan.

India minister quits over attacks

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:48:23 GMT

The political fallout from the terror attacks which claimed the lives of at least 183 people in Mumbai is starting to be felt.

Men shot dead in US toy store

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:55:40 GMT

Two men have shot each other to death in a crowded US toy store.

Siege hotel scoured after battle ends

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:48:40 GMT

Elite Black Cat commandos are scouring the wreckage of a three-day battle with militants which killed 195 people in Mumbai.

Iran launches new rocket

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:05:00 GMT

Iran has launched a rocket called "Kavosh 2", Iran's state television has reported.

FTSE closes at 4171.3

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:16:22 GMT

The FTSE 100 failed to extend Monday's record rise, closing 18.3 points down at 4171.3.

Judge's Barry and Barney punishment

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:13:45 GMT

A US judge has been hailing his "horrible punishment" for youngsters who continually play their music too loud.

Jetpack daredevil flies over canyon

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:48:25 GMT

A stuntman wearing a jetpack has flown across a 1,500ft canyon in the US state of Colorado.

Jetpack stuntman flies 1500 feet across US canyon

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:18:03 GMT

A stuntman wearing a jetpack has flown 1500 feet across a Colorado canyon.

World News (Morning) for November 25th, 2008

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:24:05 GMT

Zimbabwe leaders in crisis talks - UN outlines DR Congo 'abuse' - Bush and Olmert conclude meetings

FTSE surges 9.8% on Darling report

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:38:46 GMT

The FTSE 100 posted its biggest-ever one-day percentage rise as Chancellor Alistair Darling delivered his Pre-Budget Report.

DiCaprio 'spent time with CIA agents'

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:13:08 GMT

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed that he spent a lot of time with CIA agents in preparation for his latest film Body Of Lies.

Obama plans create 2.5m jobs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:33:10 GMT

Barack Obama has outlined plans to create 2.5 million jobs in the US by 2011.

Iraqi minister sceptical of US pullout

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:18:45 GMT

Iraq's defence minister has warned of the dangers of withdrawing US forces before the end of 2011.

World News (Lunchtime) for November 22nd, 2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:03:26 GMT

Obama pledges 2.5 million new U.S. jobs - British militant reported dead

UK militant 'killed in Pakistan strike'

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:33:03 GMT

A British militant linked to a plot to blow up transatlantic airliners has reportedly been killed in Pakistan.

Clinton 'accepts Secretary post'

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:08:21 GMT

Hillary Clinton has reportedly accepted the post of Secretary of State in the Obama administration.

World News (Evening)

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:07:05 GMT

US influence 'likely to decline' - Baghdad protest over US troops - Hillary on course for top post

FTSE ends at 3875

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:01:32 GMT

More than ?31 billion was wiped off the UK's biggest companies after blue-chip stocks took a fresh pounding on global recession fears.

Beyonce to sing at Obama's inauguration?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:03 GMT

Beyonce says she would love to perform at Barack Obama's inauguration

World News (Morning) for November 20th, 2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:37:04 GMT

Fatal blast hits Bangkok - US wants hijack hostages freed - Colombia seeks 'scam boss' arrest

Osama's No2 slams Obama

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:25:57 GMT

Al-Qaeda's second-in-command has slammed US president-elect Barack Obama for vowing to back Israel.

Morning World News

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:26:34 GMT

Obama's pledge against climate change - Two more ships seized off Somali coast - New Zealand's new PM

World News (Evening) for November 17th, 2008

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:50:35 GMT

Britons on seized oil tanker - Clashes in Congo continue - Obama to meet with Mccain

Clinton tipped for top Obama job

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:27:43 GMT

Hillary Clinton refuses to comment on talk that President-elect Barack Obama could make her Secretary of State in his new administration.

'US drone missile attack' kills 12

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:25:14 GMT

Suspected US drones have fired missiles into a Pakistani tribal region, killing 12 people.

Man pregnant with second child

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:53:13 GMT

The "pregnant man" who gave birth to a daughter earlier this year has said he is expecting a second child.

Paulson reconsiders mortgage assets plan

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:52:32 GMT

The US Treasury Secretary says he is reconsidering the use of the $700 billion (?463bn) bail-out to buy troubled mortgage assets.

Thandie on Rice role

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:38:22 GMT

Thandie Newton says playing Condoleezza Rice was "a journey every actor dreams of".

Josh Brolin unveils Oliver Stone film W

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:00:52 GMT

The lead actor in the new film chronicling soon-to-be ex US president George Bush said he was reluctant to take the role.

Palin hits back at 'jerks'

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:08:02 GMT

Sarah Palin has fired back against claims she thoughts Africa was a country, not a continent, calling the anonymous sources "jerks".

Obama vows to act swiftly on US economy

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:55:06 GMT

Barack Obama has vowed to act swiftly on the US economy at his first news conference as US president-elect.

'US missile kills 13' in Pakistan

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:53:01 GMT

A suspected US drone missile has killed at least 13 militants in a Pakistani region on the Afghan border.

World News (Evening)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:39:31 GMT

Obama briefed by CIA - Congo PM in talks with UN - 6 dead and 20 injured in Baghdad blasts

US air raid 'kills Afghan civilians'

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:38:06 GMT

US-led troops have killed at least seven civilians in an air strike in northwestern Afghanistan, officials have said.

Brown spells hopes for US election

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:12:46 GMT

Gordon Brown says he hopes Britain will have a good relationship with the next US president.

World News (Evening) for November 3rd, 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:40:24 GMT

Obama and McCain fight to win over undecided voters - Ceasefire in Congo is fragile -

World News (Evening) for November 2nd, 2008

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:28:19 GMT

Diplomats call for Congo aid - Obama holds lead in polls - Zambian acting head of state wins vote

World News (Morning) for November 1st, 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:28:41 GMT

Miliband to meet Rwandan and Congolese leaders - Schwarzenegger backs McCain

FTSE ends 2% higher

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:24:08 GMT

The FTSE 100 has ended 2 per cent higher after a burst of late trading which helped offset declines from BT and Barclays.

Palin effigy removed from US home after protests

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:59:12 GMT

An effigy of US Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin hanging by a noose has been taken down.

Evening world news

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:28:55 GMT

UN troops vow to protect Congo's capital - At least 61 dead in India blasts - World's oldest Hebrew document unearthed

FTSE ends higher

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:23:57 GMT

The FTSE 100 has ended the day higher in relatively quiet trading after soaring 8 per cent during the previous session.

Anti-US protest held in Syria

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:05:03 GMT

Thousands of people have attended an anti-US demonstration in the Syrian capital following a raid which reportedly killed eight civilians.

FTSE ends 8% up

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:29:31 GMT

The FTSE 100 finished the day more than 8 per cent higher on hopes of an interest rate cut in the US.

US embassy in Syria 'may close'

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:57:03 GMT

The US embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus may close following a raid blamed on Washington which killed eight civilians.

Battered world stocks rally

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:36:31 GMT

The FTSE and Dow Jones have both rallied on the back of positive gains on the Asian markets.

Evening world news

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:26:43 GMT

Obama plot comment - Karadzic defence slammed - Footage of Syria attack - Congo UN staff evacuation possible

US attack on Syria 'terrorist aggression'

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:34:54 GMT

International tensions are rising in the aftermath of an alleged attack by the US military on Syria.

FTSE fights back from fresh lows

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:10:55 GMT

The FTSE 100 finished the day in the red but fought back from fresh five-year lows as concerns about a global recession continue.

World News (Evening)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:39:22 GMT

Syria strike condemned - Zimbabwe talks start - Reports on Afghanistan 'pessimistic'

Oil prices hit fresh low

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:12:30 GMT

Oil has fallen to a new 17-month low, below $62 a barrel, amid pessimism about the global economy and its possible impact on fuel demand.

'US drone kills 20' in Pakistan

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:59:56 GMT

Missiles fired by a suspected US drone aircraft have killed up to 20 militants in Pakistan, officials have said.

FTSE ends week deep in the red

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:27:12 GMT

The FTSE 100 has ended the week deep in the red after bleak UK economic news and a shares plummet on Wall Street.

Stars of Bush film back Obama

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:22:20 GMT

Stars of the new George Bush film, W, backed Barack Obama to succeed him when the movie premiered in London.

FTSE closes at 4087.83

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:16:17 GMT

The FTSE 100 index overcame recession fears to close up 46.94 points at 4087.83 after a late session boost from Wall Street.

Innocent biker 'shot by UK troops'

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:39:16 GMT

British troops In Afghanistan are alleged to have shot dead an innocent motorcyclist mistaken for a suicide bomber.

FTSE ends 4.5% lower as US tumbles

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:21:06 GMT

The FTSE 100 has ended the day deep in the red after Wall Street tumbled on continued global recession fears.

Late surge sends FTSE 100 higher

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:11:26 GMT

The FTSE 100 has finished the day almost 6 per cent higher on the back of strong gains from banks and oil companies.

Parts of the US in 'recession'

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:02:45 GMT

Parts of the United States seem to be in recession, President Bush's top economic adviser said.

Wiley talks new album

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:42:34 GMT

Wiley's new album is now out and doesn't include a collaboration with Lily Allen

Morning World News

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:26:13 GMT

Zimbabwe talks latest - North Korea nuclear progress - Global poverty march

FTSE ends week on positive note

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:53:56 GMT

The FTSE 100 has rebounded after the previous session's heavy losses, to close up 201.6 points at 4063.

World News (Morning) for October 17th, 2008

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:16:33 GMT

Zimbabwe cabinet talks to resume - Bush to make economy statement - Arnie promises wildfire help

FTSE sheds 5% amid recession fears

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:20:13 GMT

The FTSE 100 has finished the session more than 5 per cent down at its lowest level since April 2003 over mounting recession fears.

Pakistan: 'US drone attack kills one'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:39:49 GMT

At least one person has been killed after a suspected US drone fired a missile into Pakistani territory near the Afghan border.

Obama and McCain to go head-to-head

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:24:19 GMT

Democrat Barack Obama has a four-point lead over Republican John McCain as the pair prepare to go head-to-head in their final debate.

US 'kills senior al-Qaeda leader'

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:03:05 GMT

US forces claim to have killed the second-in-command of al-Qaeda in Iraq.

Jackson to resume tour

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:18:13 GMT

Janet Jackson's US tour will be back on track despite a recent spate of cancellations, her manager has confirmed.

FTSE ends 7% lower at 4079.6

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:37:06 GMT

Continued worries about a recession, weaker metals prices and profit-taking have seen ?75 billion wiped off the value of FTSE 100 stocks.

Bush: '$250bn pumped into US banks'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:34:38 GMT

The US government will pump $250 billion (?142.5bn) straight into the country's beleaguered financial institutions.

World News (Morning) for October 14th, 2008

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:21:13 GMT

US to inject more cash for banks - Fears of riots in Zimbabwe - Clashes in Montenegro

Bail-out sees FTSE end 8% higher

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:18:42 GMT

The FTSE 100 has ended the day 8 per cent higher after the Government announced ?37 billion of taxpayers' money will bail out UK banks.

Obama targets the middle classes

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:42:09 GMT

Barack Obama is due to give a "major" speech later aimed at "rescuing the middle classes".

Britney opens up on turbulent past

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:16:35 GMT

Britney Spears has spilled the beans on her turbulent life in a new MTV documentary.

North Korea nuclear deal 'close'

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:24:15 GMT

The US and North Korea are reportedly close to reaching an agreement to save a crumbling nuclear deal.

Dozens dead in Pakistan violence

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:39:08 GMT

At least 37 people have died in Pakistan as clashes between the US-backed government and Islamists continue.

FTSE ends lower at 4318.8

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:28:14 GMT

The FTSE 100 has finished the day back in the red after a gloomy update from General Motors spooked Wall Street.

FTSE ends 5% down despite rate cut

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:31:59 GMT

The FTSE 100 has ended the day more than 5 per cent down, despite a brief respite sparked by an emergency interest rate cut.