International News

US faces $85bn budget cuts deadline

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 08:37
US political leaders meet for a deadline-day summit at the White House as hopes fade for a deal to avoid $85bn (£56bn) in budget cuts.

School funding details announced

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 08:35
Local authorities in England have been told how they will share a £4bn allocation of funds to provide extra school places and repair school buildings over the next two years.

Grosjean heads Button in testing

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 08:32
Lotus's Romain Grosjean sets the pace on a rain-interrupted second day of the final pre-season test.

Shock contraction in manufacturing

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 08:15
Activity in the UK's manufacturing sector unexpectedly shrank in February, according to a closely watched survey.

VIDEO: Giant cranes arrive from Shanghai

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 08:09
Giant cranes have been transported by a specially built ship from Shanghai to help build the UK's newest deep water container port on the Thames Estuary.

BBC's Andrew Marr leaves hospital

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:56
Broadcaster Andrew Marr leaves hospital almost two months after suffering a stroke, and will continue his recovery at home, the BBC says.

Brazil economy grew 0.9% in 2012

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:54
The Brazilian economy grew at its slowest pace for three years in 2012, according to official figures, expanding by 0.9%.

Royals help celebrate St David's Day

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:50
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attend a St David's Day service in Cardiff as part of celebrations to mark the country's national day.

Arrests in Hong Kong over milk curbs

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:47
Ten people are arrested in Hong Kong as new restrictions over taking baby milk formula out of the territory come into force.

Rail line may reopen for rush-hour

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:45
The West Coast Main Line, closed between Milton Keynes and Northampton after overhead wires were damaged, may reopen for rush hour.

South Georgia rat cull begins again

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:37
An animal eradication scheme of unprecedented scope resumes on South Georgia island as researchers set out to kill all of its millions of rats.

VIDEO: How the Pope's apartment was sealed

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:32
Father Thomas Rosica explains the process of sealing the papal apartment, following Benedict XVI's formal resignation.

UKIP's best is yet to come - Farage

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:32
Nigel Farage says it is only a matter of time before the UK Independence Party wins its first Westminster seat, as it seeks to build on its best-ever result in Eastleigh.

Four admit discussing UK terror plot

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:30
Four men from Luton plead guilty at Woolwich Crown Court to discussing carrying out a terror attack in the UK, using homemade bombs and firearms.

Benitez has no regrets on Chelsea

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:23
Rafael Benitez says he has no regrets over becoming Chelsea interim manager, despite receiving criticism from some fans.

Congolese flee rival rebel clashes

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:11
More than 4,000 people flee over night from a border town into Uganda after rival rebel factions fought in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Lib Dem call for 'proper parliament'

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 07:07
More powers should be devolved to the Welsh assembly as a step towards "home rule," the Welsh Liberal Democrats say.

'Out of control' dog attacks rise

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 06:48
More people were admitted to hospital in Wales after dog attacks last year than at any point since 1999, figures show, as the RSPCA blames owners for letting them get out of control.

Hugo Chavez 'battling for his life'

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 06:47
Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez is "battling for his health and his life" following his latest cancer treatment in Cuba, the vice-president says.

Man fined for striking bat with cue

BBC - Fri, 2013-03-01 06:44
A teenager who struck a pipistrelle bat with a pool cue is fined at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
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