International News

Scotland 'in line for new oil boom'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 09:20
Scotland is in line for a renewed oil boom, according to analysis released by the Scottish government.

Pakistan-Iran gas link defies US

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 09:19
The presidents of Pakistan and Iran are inaugurating the Pakistani phase of a gas pipeline linking the neighbours, despite US warnings of sanctions.

PM rejects Fox's call on spending

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 09:05
David Cameron rejects former Defence Secretary Liam Fox's call for a five-year freeze on public spending with cash saved used to cut taxes.

Chancellor's rebalancing act

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 09:00
How crucial plans to boost export growth have stalled

What is wind chill factor?

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:55
Weather forecasters warn that it will feel far colder than the actual temperature. It's the wind chill factor. But what does the term mean?

No change on 'tied aid' - Greening

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:54
The government rejects reports it may change its aid policy to insist funds are used to purchase goods and services from UK suppliers.

Portrait artist 'a paedophile'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:48
An internationally-acclaimed artist is described in court as a paedophile who blindfolded young girls and committed indecent acts.

Fall boy mother's 'devastating loss'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:47
The mother of a four-year-old boy who died after falling from the window of a flat in Glasgow tells of her "devastating loss".

England win to set up Canada final

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:38
England will face Canada in the Cyprus Cup final after goals from Ellen White, Eni Aluko and Toni Duggan down New Zealand 3-1.

Presenter Tony Gubba dies aged 69

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:34
Sports presenter Tony Gubba, who spent most of his career with the BBC, has died at the age of 69.

Horsemeat in schools' beef mince

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:32
Food containing beef is taken off the menu of 17 schools in Northamptonshire after traces of horsemeat is found.

Burns joins fight promoter Hearn

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:31
WBO world lightweight champion Ricky Burns joins Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and will next fight in Glasgow in May.

Libya alcohol poisoning kills 51

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:28
At least 51 people have died since the weekend after drinking homemade alcohol in Tripoli, health officials in the Libyan capital say.

Forensics firm to cut 170 jobs

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:23
A forensics firm is axing up to 170 jobs after "unprecedented change" in the market.

Medical checks on Berlusconi ordered

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:19
A court in Italy orders medical checks to be carried out on Silvio Berlusconi to verify that he cannot attend a trial because of health problems.

VIDEO: Suiting up for Fukushima nuclear tour

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:18
Clear-up workers at Japan's Fukushima power plant have to go through a massive logistical operation before and after a visit to the plant where radiation remains at dangerous levels.

'Lost' George Best script staged

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:14
A script about football legend George Best by dramatist Jack Rosenthal gets its world premiere in a Manchester pub theatre 28 years after it was written.

Abu Qatada deportation 'not risky'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:09
A block on deporting radical cleric Abu Qatada from the UK should be lifted, lawyers for the home secretary tell the Court of Appeal.

ICC drops Kenyatta co-accused's case

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:04
The International Criminal Court drops charges against Francis Muthaura, a co-accused of Kenya's presidential election winner Uhuru Kenyatta, whose lawyers say he should also be cleared.

VIDEO: House of Commons

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-11 08:00
Iain Duncan Smith says Labour is "trying to confuse people" about housing benefit changes.
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