Mon February 8, 10

US soldier 'waterboards' daughter - BBC world -
A US soldier is arrested after allegedly waterboarding his four-year-old daughter for not reciting the alphabet, say Washington state police.

MPs to decide on vote referendum - BBC world -
MPs are to vote on Gordon Brown's plan for a referendum on changing Britain's "first past the post" voting system.

Ice 'probable cause' of BA crash - BBC world -
The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says.

Better worker rights laws urged - BBC world -
Laws protecting workers' rights need to be improved to properly tackle poverty, a charity says.

Benefit payout errors 'too high' - BBC world -
Overpayment of benefits due to official errors has doubled from £400m to £800m since 2000, says a committee of MPs.

Terror asset Bill passes Commons - BBC world -
Emergency legislation is rushed through the House of Commons to allow the assets of suspected terrorists to be frozen.

Canada airbase boss held for murders - BBC world -
The commander of Canada's largest Air Force base has been charged with the murder of two women, police say.

Haitian may have lasted month in rubble - CNN Latest -
A man pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Haiti's capital may have been trapped since the January 12 quake that leveled much of the city, doctors reported Monday.

Six appointed to parading group - BBC world -
The office of the first and deputy first minister confirm who will be on a working group to examine the issue of parading.

Poll quandary - BBC world -
Will Ukraine PM Yulia Tymoshenko challenge outcome?

Warne blasts Strauss Test absence - BBC world -
Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.

What is involuntary manslaughter? - CNN Latest -
To prove involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors will have to convince jurors that Michael Jackson's doctor took risks he shouldn't have -- and that other doctors wouldn't have, legal experts say.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper pleads guilty - CNN Latest -
A woman convicted in the 2002 kidnapping of Utah teenager Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty in the attempted kidnapping of Smart's cousin a month later, court officials said Monday.

Lawyer: Americans had Dominican OK - CNN Latest -
A group of Americans accused of kidnapping 33 Haitian children had authorization from neighboring Dominican Republic to bring the kids across the border, a lawyer for the group said Monday.

Stop dementia with Mediterranean diet? - CNN Latest -
Eating a diet rich in healthy fats and limiting dairy and meat could do more than keep your heart healthier. It could also help keep you thinking clearly.

First lady's war on childhood obesity - CNN Latest -
The convenience store near my house is where I first became aware of the problem.

UK soldier killed in Afghanistan - BBC world -
A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.

Hearings mix policy with presentation - CNN Latest -
When President Obama presented his budget for the upcoming fiscal year, he demanded that lawmakers forgo "the same old grandstanding when the cameras are on and the same irresponsible budget policies when the cameras are off."

German pensioners in kidnap trial - BBC world -
Four pensioners appear in a German court charged with kidnapping a financial adviser they blamed for bad investments.

Ripples of Dubai killing spread - CNN Latest -
A man was murdered in his Dubai hotel room by a hit squad that operated with European passports, police say. Sounds like the plot of a novel, but this is reality and the hunt is on for the killers of top Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

Sri Lanka opposition leader arrested - CNN Latest -
A former Sri Lankan general who ran against President Mahinda Rajapaksa in January has been arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow the country's government, authorities announced Monday night.

3 shot during New Orleans celebration - CNN Latest -
Three people were shot amid celebrations surrounding the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl win, police said Monday.

Open plan - BBC world -
Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation

Rep. John Murtha dead at 77 - CNN Latest -
Rep. John Murtha, a longtime fixture on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending, died after gallbladder surgery complications, his office said.

Michael Jackson's doctor charged - BBC world -
Michael Jackson's former doctor is formally charged with involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.

How Leno-Letterman ad happened - CNN Latest -
EW talked to "The Late Show" executive producer Rob Burnett about David Letterman's surprising decision to include Jay Leno in a promotional spot during the Super Bowl.

U.S. needs faster Internet, analyst says - CNN Latest -
Google long has been an advocate of a single Web, one that's free of government censorship and barriers to information access.

Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints' - BBC world -
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees said the Hurricane Katrina disaster inspired his side to a 31-17 Super Bowl win over Indianapolis Colts.

Ex-Merrill boss takes over at CIT - BBC world -
The former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, was at the heart of the bonus row - now he has a new job as boss of US lender CIT.

Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper - BBC world -
Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue the News Of The World newspaper over allegations about their relationship.

Health care debate goes live - CNN Latest -
President Obama will meet with Democrats and Republicans to talk about health care reform February 25, and the meeting will be broadcast live, a senior administration official says.

Africa malaria drugs 'low-grade' - BBC world -
Many Africans with malaria are getting low-grade drugs, according to a study of Uganda, Senegal and Madagascar.

'About five missing' in US blast - BBC world -
About five people remain unaccounted for after a huge explosion at a power plant in the US state of Connecticut, a fire official says.

ICC rejects Darfur rebel charges - BBC world -
War crimes charges against a Darfur rebel leader are dropped by International Criminal Court judges.

Al-Qaeda offshoot calls for jihad - BBC world -
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula calls on Muslims in the region to wage holy war against the US and its allies.

Enceladus water story reinforced - BBC world -
The Cassini probe returns yet more data to back up the idea of a sub-surface sea on Saturn's moon Enceladus.

Speaker warns MPs over comments - BBC world -
Speaker John Bercow warns MPs not to risk the chances of a fair trial for the three MPs facing charges over their expenses.

Intriguing: 'Climategate' and suicide - CNN Latest -
Kathryn Hire: With one woman and five men aboard, the space shuttle Endeavour launched early Monday morning and is heading to the international space station. Endeavour's two-week visit is the first of NASA's five final shuttle missions before the space agency retires its aging space shuttle fleet later this year. It's also the last major construction project on the 11-year-old space station, according to SPACE.com.

S Lanka election loser arrested - BBC world -
The defeated candidate in last month's Sri Lankan presidential election, Gen Sarath Fonseka, has been arrested, reports say.

Migrants saved from Gulf of Aden - BBC world -
Somali fishermen save some 126 migrants who were reportedly forced into the sea at gunpoint by traffickers.

Life term for missing wife killer - BBC world -
A wealthylandowner from Gloucestershire is ordered to serve at least 18 years in prison for murdering his wife.

Body found on US flight to Japan - BBC world -
Japanese officials try to identify a body found in the landing gear compartment of a flight that arrived in Tokyo from New York.

Australia to increase Burma aid - BBC world -
Australia increases its aid to Burma, saying the country cannot be allowed to decay while awaiting political change.

Boy slain in 1990; brother still missng - CNN Latest -
Basil Abdul'Faruq and his brother, Jamal, begged their mother to let them go outside to play. It was spring break, April 16, 1990, and the boys wanted to join other kids in their Richmond, Virginia, neighborhood.

Orange squashed - BBC world -
Ukrainian voters give their verdict on election result

Women bishops 'mistake' warning - BBC world -
Ordaining women as bishops would be "a mistake", some 50 clergy have warned in a letter to the General Synod.

Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path' - BBC world -
The US says new sanctions against Iran are the "only path" after Tehran said it was stepping up uranium enrichment.

Iran opposition leader 'jailed' - BBC world -
An Iranian opposition leader has been jailed for six years for his role in the unrest following June's disputed presidential election, reports say.

Body found in plane's landing gear bay - CNN Latest -
A body was found in the landing gear bay of an airplane that arrived at Tokyo's Narita Airport Sunday, the airport announced.

Who's talking - BBC world -
How a talent show winner scored in Las Vegas

First film of giant deep-sea fish - BBC world -
Scientists film the giant serpent-like oarfish in its natural deep-sea habitat for the first time, as well as the rare manefish.

France and Russia in warship deal - BBC world -
France is to sell Russia an advanced helicopter assault ship, and is considering a request for three others, officials say.

Day in pictures - BBC world -
Some eye-catching images from around the world

Ali Dizaei guilty of misconduct - BBC world -
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is convicted of misconduct and perverting the course of justice after a row over £600.

Opinion: Obama's 'stupid' jab at Vegas - CNN Latest -
President Obama made a couple of stupid little jokes about Vegas. He uses our Las Vegas as a symbol. Everyone knows what Vegas means. Doc Pomus wrote "Viva Las Vegas" for Elvis years before Doc ever visited Sin City and got everything right.

Power plant blast kills 5 - CNN Latest -
State and federal investigators were expected to launch an investigation Monday at a power plant where an explosion killed at least five people and injured more than two dozen, authorities said.

Ex-Ukraine leader may make comeback - CNN Latest -
In a remarkable comeback, former Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich seemed set Monday to become the president of Ukraine -- five years after he was ousted in a populist pro-Western uprising dubbed the "Orange Revolution."

Iran marks revolution anniversary - CNN Latest -
Iran will this week celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution -- a day that marked the end of the country's western-backed monarchy and the start of an Islamic republic.

Hewitt on Europe - BBC world -
Is the euro being stretched to breaking point?

New Orleans parties after Super Bowl win - BBC world -
Party season comes early to New Orleans as it celebrates a historic win in the US Super Bowl just before Mardi Gras.

Stunning Steyn cuts through India - BBC world -
South Africa's Dale Steyn takes eight wickets on the third day of the first Test as India are forced to follow on.

Indian economy 'to grow by 7.2%' - BBC world -
India says its economy is set to grow by 7.2% this financial year, raising the chance that state support could be withdrawn.

Exercise 'can cut gallstone risk' - BBC world -
Doing lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones, UK researchers have found.

Lost star 'set for Five-O remake' - BBC world -
Lost star Daniel Dae Kim is to star in the remake of 1960s US TV series Hawaii Five-O, according to reports.

How should the world react to Iran? - BBC world -
Iran has announced plans to step up its nuclear enrichment programme. What is your reaction?

Iran confuses - BBC world -
What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment?

SAP chief Leo Apotheker resigns - BBC world -
The chief executive of SAP resigns after his contract is not renewed, the company says.

Chavez orders buildings' seizure - BBC world -
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez orders several historic buildings in Caracas to pass into state control.

Video premiere for Haiti single - BBC world -
The music video for Simon Cowell's Haiti charity single, featuring Leona Lewis and Cheryl Cole, has been released.

Avalanche kills troops in Kashmir - BBC world -
India says at least 11 soldiers have been killed after an avalanche struck a high-altitude military training camp in Kashmir.

University applications up 23% - BBC world -
University applications in the UK rise by a fifth on last year, new figures show.

INLA confirms disposal of weapons - BBC world -
The INLA, which killed Tory MP Airey Neave and more than 120 other people, confirms it has disposed of its weapons.

Bolton's Cahill out with blood clot - BBC world -
England hopeful Gary Cahill is in danger of missing the rest of the season because of a blood clot in his arm.

Nokia dismisses US legal action - BBC world -
Nokia says it will defend itself "vigorously" against a class action filed in New York alleging the firm misled investors.

Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades - BBC world -
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.

Paramedic claims AM assaulted him - BBC world -
A paramedic says he was punched by a Lib Dem politician he was trying to help after a fall during a drunken night out.

China searches for tainted milk - BBC world -
China searches for 100 tonnes of melamine-tainted milk products thought to be from a batch which killed six children in 2008.

Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand - BBC world -
Two British soldiers are killed in an explosion while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.

ITV fined over jungle rat killing - BBC world -
ITV is fined 3,000 Australian dollars (£1,903) after contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! killed and ate a rat.

Chad leader in Sudan peace talks - BBC world -
Chad's President Idriss Deby makes a surprise trip to Sudan - his first since 2004 - for talks on Darfur.

Egypt detains Brotherhood leaders - BBC world -
Several senior members of the Islamist opposition movement in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, are detained.

Round II coming for snowy mid-Atlantic - CNN Latest -
As the mid-Atlantic tried to dig itself out of a record-setting blizzard, a second weather system lumbered toward it, promising to dump more snow this week.

Nigeria election 'gravely flawed' - BBC world -
A state election in Nigeria is widely condemned amid reports of vote-buying, ballot-box theft and electoral roll anomalies.

Snow misery continues in US - BBC world -
Parts of the eastern US remain largely paralysed for a third day after some of the heaviest snow in decades.

Avatar dethroned at US box office - BBC world -
Romantic drama Dear John knocks sci-fi blockbuster Avatar off the top spot in the North American box office in its opening weekend.

Endeavour launches from Florida - BBC world -
The US space agency (Nasa) has launched its shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Xstrata resumes dividend payments - BBC world -
Mining group Xstrata is to resume dividend payments despite reporting a drop in full-year profits.

Win ends difficult week - Drogba - BBC world -
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits his club had a "difficult" seven days before Sunday's win over Arsenal because of allegations surrounding captain John Terry.

China shuts down hacking website - BBC world -
Three people are arrested as China's largest training website for hackers is shut down, state media reports.

Senior Afghan policeman arrested - BBC world -
A senior Afghan policeman is arrested in connection with planting and storing roadside bombs, Nato officials say.

Asif barred from England matches - BBC world -
Pakistan will be without key fast bowler Mohammad Asif for the two Twenty20 internationals against England later this month.

Tehran 'steps up nuclear drive' - BBC world -
Iran announces immediate plans to step up its nuclear programme, further heightening tensions with the West.

Port or paradise - BBC world -
Audio slideshow of project threat to Kenya beauty spot

Charges today in Jackson's death - CNN Latest -
Criminal charges relating to Michael Jackson's death last summer will be filed Monday, Los Angeles prosecutors said.

Crew aboard shuttle, ready for launch - CNN Latest -
Mission managers loaded the crew into the space shuttle Endeavour early Monday for a second attempt in as many days at getting into orbit.

IT glitch causes more tax errors - BBC world -
Revenue staff tip off Radio 4's Money Box that there are more tax code problems than their bosses are admitting to.

Auditor arrested on porn charges - BBC world -
Police are investigating a public spending audit chief, who quit after a probe into pornographic material on a work computer.

Generation Jihad - BBC world -
Pair unrepentant after jail terms for terror offences

Search for missing eight-year-old - BBC world -
Concern grows for the safety of an eight-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home in Derbyshire.

New Zealand secure one-day series - BBC world -
New Zealand continue their dominance over Bangladesh with a five-wicket win in the second one-day international.
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