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Suu Kyi detention appeal hearing
December 21, 2009 at 12:00 am

A Burmese court is hearing arguments from Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyers for the chance to appeal her extended house arrest.

Iran to bury dissident ayatollah
December 20, 2009 at 11:49 pm

Iranian government braced for fresh protests as thousands gather in holy city for funeral of pro-opposition ayatollah.

Police find stolen Auschwitz sign
December 20, 2009 at 11:02 pm

Police in Poland find the stolen "Arbeit macht frei" sign from Auschwitz, cut into pieces, and arrest five men.

Branch clue to child bone secrets
December 20, 2009 at 10:55 pm

The way a tree branch breaks could help improve understanding of "greenstick fractures" which are particularly common in children.

Cervical cancer link to early sex
December 20, 2009 at 10:51 pm

Having sex at an early age has been found to double the risk of developing cervical cancer.

Palace letters 'should be public'
December 20, 2009 at 10:28 pm

Official letters about funding for royal palaces should be made public, the Information Commissioner says.

Rare glimpse into private side of Gerry Adams
December 20, 2009 at 9:19 pm

The BBC's Mark Simpson on revelations by Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams that his late father subjected family members to sexual abuse.

Ayatollah Montazeri: Your emails
December 20, 2009 at 9:01 pm

Thousands gather for the funeral of Iranian cleric Grand Ayatollah Montazeri. BBC News website readers have emailed their memories.

Harrabin's Notes: After Copenhagen
December 20, 2009 at 8:53 pm

In his regular column, the BBC's environment analyst, Roger Harrabin, offers his thoughts on the outcome of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Observatory upgrade 'nears end'
December 20, 2009 at 8:52 pm

A famous bird observatory on Fair Isle, off Shetland, is about to see the conclusion of a £4m upgrade.

Climate summit 'held to ransom'
December 20, 2009 at 8:52 pm

Gordon Brown is expected to accuse a small group of countries of holding the Copenhagen climate summit talks to ransom.

Payments plea for foster carers
December 20, 2009 at 8:47 pm

All foster carers in Scotland should be paid a national minimum allowance, a charity claims.

Building sector confidence 'low'
December 20, 2009 at 8:40 pm

Many construction industry bosses are still fearful about the sector's prospects for the year ahead, a poll suggests.

Daring to question the Romanian Revolution
December 20, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Two decades on, the truth about the Romanian revolution is still not clear. Petru Clej interviews one man who is determined to rewrite the official history.

Appeal over woman's petrol murder
December 20, 2009 at 7:58 pm

The murder of a mother who was doused in petrol and set alight 15 years ago is to feature on BBC One's Crimewatch programme.

Growing fragility of Nepal's peace process
December 20, 2009 at 7:57 pm

The BBC's Joanna Jolly in Kathmandu reports that Nepal's peace road map is looking increasingly tattered.

The risks of women drug mules in Brazil
December 20, 2009 at 7:45 pm

Brazil has seen a 253% rise in the number of foreign women arrested for drug trafficking in the past three years. The BBC's Gary Duffy speaks to two Britons awaiting sentencing.

China-Taiwan talks on trade ties
December 20, 2009 at 6:49 pm

A top Chinese official is due in Taiwan to discuss a free-trade pact some fear could undermine the island's sovereignty.

Dutch girl found safe in Antilles
December 20, 2009 at 5:50 pm

A Dutch girl barred from sailing solo around the world because of her age is found safe on a Caribbean island after going missing.

Eurostar suspends services again
December 20, 2009 at 5:46 pm

Eurostar says there will be no services for a third day on Monday while further tests are carried out on its fleet of trains.

Rage win Christmas chart battle
December 20, 2009 at 5:33 pm

Rage Against The Machine win the most gripping battle in years for the Christmas number one, beating X Factor winner Joe McElderry.

US actress Brittany Murphy dies
December 20, 2009 at 4:28 pm

Actress Brittany Murphy, who starred in films such as Clueless and 8 Mile, dies in Los Angeles at the age of 32.

Madagascar's leader names new PM
December 20, 2009 at 3:32 pm

Madagascar's leader, Andry Rajoelina, names a new PM days after dismissing the man agreed in a power-sharing deal.

'Gun drawn' at US snowball fight
December 20, 2009 at 2:36 pm

Police in Washington DC investigate a detective accused of drawing his gun during a public snowball fight.

Pupils offer climate change tips
December 20, 2009 at 1:10 pm

School children from across Guildford design a calendar offering simple tips on how to help address climate change.

Crowds mourn Iran's reform cleric
December 20, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Crowds gather to mourn Iran's reformist cleric Grand Ayatollah Montazeri, raising tensions over fresh opposition protests.

Bomber's condition 'deteriorates'
December 20, 2009 at 1:06 pm

The condition of the Lockerbie bomber has deteriorated, with cancer spreading throughout his body, it is confirmed.

Fire damaged house now 'unstable'
December 20, 2009 at 12:52 pm

Part of a three-storey terraced property in Powys which caught fire is likely to have to be pulled down after becoming unstable.

Massive US snowstorm heads north
December 20, 2009 at 12:52 pm

One of the worst US blizzards continues north after dumping nearly 2ft (0.6m) of snow across the East Coast.

Scotland braced for further snow
December 20, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Motorists are warned to take extra care on the roads after further snow showers were forecast across Scotland.

Warning over icy road conditions
December 20, 2009 at 12:44 pm

Motorists are being urged to take extra care on Devon's roads following dozens of minor collisions across the county because of icy roads.

Three killed in road crash on A20
December 20, 2009 at 12:39 pm

Three people are killed in a road crash involving a car and a pick-up truck on the A20 at Wrotham in Kent.

Airport's new service takes off
December 20, 2009 at 12:35 pm

An international scheduled flight to Genera in Switzerland takes off from London Oxford Airport, marking the start of the airport's new service.

Police raid on fake DVD factory
December 20, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Three men are arrested after thousands of counterfeit DVDs are seized by the PSNI's organised crime squad on Sunday.

'Hero' killed in Afghan war named
December 20, 2009 at 12:15 pm

A British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan is named by the Ministry of Defence.

Road gritters out as ice expected
December 20, 2009 at 12:14 pm

Road gritters are out across Birmingham over the weekend as temperatures plummet and frost and ice are expected.

Toddler taken from police found
December 20, 2009 at 12:10 pm

An 18-month-old girl who police mistakenly allowed to be taken by an impostor from a station is found.

Charity frees 'last' dancing bear
December 20, 2009 at 11:51 am

An animal rights charity from East Sussex says it has made history by freeing the last dancing bear in India.

Teacher suspended in prayer row
December 20, 2009 at 11:45 am

A Christian supply teacher is suspended from her job teaching children at home after offering to pray for a sick pupil.

Missing woman's car on crossing
December 20, 2009 at 11:43 am

A car used by a woman missing following a night out has been discovered on the Second Severn Crossing.

Pair airlifted after quarry dive
December 20, 2009 at 11:42 am

A diver thought to be suffering decompression sickness and her companion are airlifted to a hyperbaric chamber.

Tunisian dates fuel economic growth
December 20, 2009 at 11:41 am

Dates are a popular Christmas snack and sells well during Ramadan, boosting economic growth in Tunisia.

Taxing the pensions of the rich
December 20, 2009 at 11:41 am

How the government's new pension tax regime will affect high earners.

Views sought on house development
December 20, 2009 at 11:38 am

Residents in Wiltshire are being asked to give their opinions about where land for housing developments should be located.

Youths attacking buses targeted
December 20, 2009 at 11:33 am

Plainclothes police will travel on buses equipped with CCTV cameras to catch youths throwing stones at the vehicles over Christmas.

Police team up for rape campaign
December 20, 2009 at 11:28 am

Police forces team up to increase awareness of rape and promote personal safety over the festive season.

Community to help fire-hit pupils
December 20, 2009 at 11:25 am

Pupils left without classrooms after a fire at their school will have lessons in community buildings in the new year.

In pictures: 'Stalin's' rude comments
December 20, 2009 at 11:20 am

Images from a Moscow exhibition which shows prints defaced with rude comments, apparently by former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Dead man found floating in brook
December 20, 2009 at 11:20 am

A murder investigation begins in Preston after a man is found floating face down in a brook.

Cold snap causes havoc in Europe
December 20, 2009 at 11:08 am

Heavy snowstorms and sub-zero temperatures kill at least 19 people across Europe and severely disrupt transport.
 

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