International News

Shakespeare's past as food hoarder

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 06:10
William Shakespeare's lesser known role as an illegal food hoarder 400 years ago helps us understand him as a more complex figure, says new research.

Foreign tourist raped on Rio minibus

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 06:00
Brazilian police say two men have been arrested, accused of raping and robbing a foreign tourist on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro.

Campaigners hail Novartis ruling

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 05:31
Healthcare campaigners hail India's rejection of a patent bid by Swiss company Novartis for its cancer drug, Glivec, amid industry criticism.

Fears for whale spotted in Oban Bay

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 05:12
Rescue teams are on standby to help a sperm whale which has swum off course and ended up in shallow waters of Oban Bay.

UK general warns of Afghan troop cut

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 05:10
Cutting British forces in Afghanistan too quickly could "endanger" progress at a critical time, the UK's top commander there warns.

India rejects Novartis patent plea

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:56
India's Supreme Court rejects a plea by Swiss company Novartis to patent an updated version of its cancer drug, Glivec.

S Korea pledge over North threats

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:51
South Korea promises a "strong response" to any North Korean aggression, amid high tensions after Pyongyang warned of entering a "state of war".

'Package' closes airport terminal

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:50
An airport terminal was closed and evacuated after a "suspect package" was found, airport officials confirm.

Devastation claim on benefit changes

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:47
Benefit changes will have a "destabilising" and "devastating impact", claims a Welsh government minister in a strongly-worded attack on the UK coalition.

Bashir orders Sudan prisoner release

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:28
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir says all political prisoners in the country will be released and that his government is committed to dialogue.

Jobs lost as historic mill closes

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:26
Efforts to save Scotland's oldest continually-operating textile mill from closure fail, leading to the loss of 33 jobs.

Indigenous Colombians free soldiers

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:18
A Colombian indigenous group releases three soldiers, who it had suspected of involvement in the killing of its leader.

Greeks block Golden Dawn handout

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:17
Villagers on the Greek island of Thassos prevent the nationalist Golden Dawn party from handing out free food and other basic goods.

Di Canio is box office, says Wray

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 04:00
Former Swindon chairman Jeremy Wray tips Paolo Di Canio to be a success as Sunderland head coach.

Bodies recovered in Tibet landslide

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 03:56
At least 36 bodies are recovered from a landslide in Tibet, state media report, after dozens of miners were buried on Friday.

Cat Video Festival returns to US

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 03:51
A second US festival dedicated to celebrating internet videos of cats will be held in Minnesota after more than 10,000 people flocked to the first event last year.

Murray sets sights higher on clay

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 03:47
Andy Murray says he can improve as he heads into the clay-court season ranked number two in the world.

VIDEO: Thief runs through glass door

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 03:44
A bag snatcher has managed to escape after running through the glass door of a Perth shopping centre.

Beatles album sells for $290,000

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 03:43
A signed copy of The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is bought at auction in the US for $290,500 (£191,000).

Man hit by train after 'altercation'

BBC - Mon, 2013-04-01 03:42
A man from Surrey dies after being hit by a train following an altercation at Guildford railway station, police say.
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