International News

Savers in UK banks 'well protected'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 08:20
The head of the UK's financial compensation scheme says savings are "well protected" and it is "inconceivable" the Cypriot bank account tax could happen in the UK.

Dumping 'made businessman millions'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 08:18
A businessman who ran one of the biggest illegal waste dumps ever found in north Wales netted millions of pounds from his crimes, a judge says.

VIDEO: Largest concentrated solar plant opens

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 08:13
The world's largest concentrated solar power plant opens in Abu Dhabi at a cost of an estimated $600m.

'Butterfly' boys die of infections

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 08:09
Two young brothers from Dorset who had a rare skin condition die within days of each other.

MP's stolen phone accessed by Sun

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 08:05
The Sun newspaper apologises for accessing private information on a stolen mobile phone belonging to Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh.

Drug-resistant pandemic flu warning

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 08:04
Australian experts are concerned about a new type of drug-resistant pandemic flu that is circulating in the population at large.

Men 'mutilated' in Iraq War battle

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 07:48
The first Iraqi to speak at an inquiry into the alleged murder and abuse of Iraqi detainees by British soldiers claims he saw "distorted and mutilated" bodies after the incident.

Uhuru Kenyatta challenges ICC case

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 07:46
The International Criminal Court holds a special hearing to review its case against Kenya's President-elect, Uhuru Kenyatta, accused of crimes against humanity.

PKK leader to make 'historic' call

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 07:43
The jailed leader of Kurdish rebels in Turkey, Abdullah Ocalan, says he will make a "historic" announcement on Thursday as peace talks continue.

Hillary Clinton backs gay marriage

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 07:33
Hillary Clinton has announced her support for gay marriage, putting her in line with other potential 2016 Democratic presidential contenders.

Man critical after pair attacked

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 07:11
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he and another man were assaulted in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.

Scots ponder plan to combat Bale

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 07:05
Scotland are unlikely to man-mark Gareth Bale in Friday's World Cup qualifier, according to assistant boss Mark McGhee.

New health minister's revamp pledge

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 06:36
Wales' new health minister says he wants to see a controversial hospital reorganisation through to its conclusion.

One dead in grain plant accident

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 06:20
A man dies after an industrial accident at a grain storage plant in Aberdeenshire.

AUDIO: Rock star 'can affect the world'

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 06:15
Norman Baker, the Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, is releasing an album called Always Tomorrow, with his band The Reform Club.

Deadly car bomb in Somali capital

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 06:05
At least eight people are killed and 20 wounded by a massive car bomb in the centre of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, police and hospital staff say.

Ministers back Heseltine on growth

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 06:02
The government says it will accept most of former deputy PM Lord Heseltine's plan to stimulate the economy by boosting England's regions.

VIDEO: A look back at the life of Frank Thornton

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 05:56
David Sillito takes a look back at the life of actor Frank Thornton who has died at the age of 92.

Canada inmates in helicopter escape

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 05:54
Two inmates make a daring escape from a Canadian prison near Montreal by climbing up a rope into a helicopter, but are later re-arrested.

Sex-on-duty armed officer jailed

BBC - Mon, 2013-03-18 05:42
An armed diplomatic protection group police officer who left his patrol area to have sex, is jailed for nine months.

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