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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. BBC News | Latest Published Stories | World Edition - Updated every minute of every day F1 ace tops Somerset honours list December 30, 2009 at 8:04 pm Jenson Button, Simon King and Dick King-Smith are among the people from Somerset recognised in the New Year Honours list River Cafe founders become MBEs December 30, 2009 at 7:51 pm The founders of the River Cafe restaurant in west London are among those from the capital to be listed in the New Year Honours. Patrick Stewart gets a knighthood December 30, 2009 at 7:41 pm The actor Patrick Stewart, who lives in Oxfordshire, receives a knighthood in the New Year Honours List. Havana's Club Tropicana turns 70 December 30, 2009 at 7:35 pm Amid a dazzle of sequins, feathers and samba, the Cuban capital's famous night-club celebrates its 70th birthday. No New Year Honours for Bailiwick December 30, 2009 at 7:29 pm Guernsey officials have described the lack of Bailiwick residents in the New Year Honours for the second year in a row as disappointing. Honour for Lockerbie councillor December 30, 2009 at 7:29 pm A councillor who became a spokeswoman for the people of Lockerbie in the wake of the 1988 bombing becomes an MBE. ShelterBox founder appointed OBE December 30, 2009 at 7:27 pm The founder of the Cornish charity ShelterBox is appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Plastic bags campaigner honoured December 30, 2009 at 7:20 pm A woman who led a campaign to make a Devon town ban plastic bags is recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list by being appointed an MBE. Ten years at the top for Vladimir Putin December 30, 2009 at 7:16 pm James Rodgers assesses the rise and rise of Vladimir Putin - Russia's first spy commander-in-chief. Mone and McGeechan given honours December 30, 2009 at 7:16 pm Lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone and rugby legend Ian McGeechan are among those featured in the New Year Honours list. Profile: Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi December 30, 2009 at 7:14 pm Status Quo stars Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi are appointed OBEs for their musical career, which includes a a record-breaking 64 British hit singles. Jersey college head appointed OBE December 30, 2009 at 7:11 pm The principal of Highlands College is one of four people from Jersey included in the New Year Honours list. Knighthood for WWII child refugee December 30, 2009 at 7:10 pm A man who raised millions of pounds for charity after arriving in the UK as a four-year-old Jewish refugee is given a knighthood. 'Live Aid' nurse to become a dame December 30, 2009 at 7:10 pm A nurse credited with inspiring the 1985 Live Aid concerts to fight famine in Ethiopia is to be made a dame. In pictures: Forced expulsion of the Hmong December 30, 2009 at 7:09 pm How the forced repatriation by the Thai military of 4,000 ethnic Hmong to Laos unfolded, despite international condemnation. Ringmaster and rockers honoured December 30, 2009 at 7:08 pm A circus ringmaster and veteran rockers Status Quo are among those recognised across England in the Queen's New Year Honours list. Ex-HSBC boss made CBE in honours December 30, 2009 at 7:07 pm The former chief executive of HSBC Dyfrig John receives the only high profile honour for banking in the New Year Honours. Bra tycoon 'delighted' with OBE December 30, 2009 at 7:05 pm Underwear tycoon Michelle Mone says she is "thrilled, honoured and delighted" to have been awarded an OBE. In pictures: Sir Patrick Stewart December 30, 2009 at 7:05 pm A look at the career of stage and screen actor Patrick Stewart, who has been knighted in the New Year Honours list. NI New Year honours in full December 30, 2009 at 7:02 pm Actor Stewart receives knighthood December 30, 2009 at 7:02 pm Stage and Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart leads the world of arts in the New Year Honours list with a knighthood for services to drama. School principals in honours list December 30, 2009 at 7:02 pm Two primary school principals are among those from the north and west of Northern Ireland to be recognised in the New Year's Honour's List. Tourist trade 'rose to challenge' December 30, 2009 at 7:02 pm Scotland's tourism industry is praised by a minister for rising to the challenges of the global financial crisis. Scotland ready for Hogmanay party December 30, 2009 at 7:02 pm Thousands of revellers prepare to take to the streets of Scotland to see in the new year. Climbers warned of avalanche risk December 30, 2009 at 7:01 pm Climbers are being warned of a continued risk of avalanches the day after three people lost their lives on Scottish mountains. Quo rockers and F1 champ honoured December 30, 2009 at 7:01 pm Status Quo's Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt and F1 champion Jenson Button are recognised with New Year Honours. Parfitt and Rossi appointed OBEs December 30, 2009 at 7:01 pm Status Quo rockers Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi are appointed OBEs for services to music and charity. NI 'Black Santa' in honours list December 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm A Church of Ireland dean who raised millions for the most deprived in Northern Ireland and abroad is made an OBE. Ceremony to mark cinema disaster December 30, 2009 at 7:00 pm A ceremony will be held in Renfrewshire to mark the 80th anniversary of a cinema disaster in which 71 children died. Argentine sex abuse bishop jailed December 30, 2009 at 6:47 pm A former Roman Catholic archbishop in Argentina receives an eight-year jail sentence for sexually abusing a young seminarian while still in office. Scammers target Europe music fans December 30, 2009 at 6:44 pm UK fraudsters running scam websites are turning their attentions to European music fans, an expert warns. Stamp duty limit back to £125,000 December 30, 2009 at 6:43 pm The temporary stamp duty holiday on properties worth between £125,000 and £175,000 ends on 1 January 2010. The year that was: Global financial quiz 2009 December 30, 2009 at 6:43 pm Test your knowledge of 2009's major financial events. US votes for Chinese steel duties December 30, 2009 at 6:14 pm A US trade commission has agreed plans to impose tariffs of up to 15% on imports of Chinese-made steel pipes. Three killed in motorway accident December 30, 2009 at 6:13 pm A car overturns on the M62 killing three men and leading to the closure of a section of the motorway overnight. 'DNA raid' for Argentina heirs December 30, 2009 at 6:06 pm Police allegedly seize DNA samples from heirs to an Argentine media empire, in a probe into forced adoption. Cross-border security alert ends December 30, 2009 at 5:41 pm A security alert in south Armagh which was disrupting cross-border traffic ends, the police say. Vigil for extradited men is held December 30, 2009 at 5:15 pm Almost 100 people attend a candlelight vigil in aid of two men extradited to Hungary after being accused of fraud. Surprise release poses questions December 30, 2009 at 5:14 pm Jim Muir looks at what may be behind the surprise release of British hostage Peter Moore in Iraq. Google loses domain name claim December 30, 2009 at 5:13 pm A small Canadian company behind a search engine called Groovle.com wins a case filed against it by search giant Google. Student found dead 'was drinking' December 30, 2009 at 4:25 pm A British tourist found dead near a ski resort had been drinking, police confirm. Man in court over fatal car crash December 30, 2009 at 4:09 pm A man from Dunstable in Bedfordshire appears in court in connection with a fatal crash. Headmaster says school to reopen December 30, 2009 at 4:03 pm The headmaster of one of Cornwall's oldest private schools says it will reopen in the new year, despite it being put into administration. Obama takes flak over bomb plot December 30, 2009 at 2:27 pm Reports of US failures in dealing with the threat posed by Umar Farouk Abdullmutallab have prompted harsh criticism of the Obama administration, as Richard Lister reports from Washington. US troops killed in Afghanistan December 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm Eight US troops have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan, US officials say. US failed to join dots in bomber case December 30, 2009 at 2:09 pm The BBC's Paul Reynolds explains how security lapses were possibly able to occur in the case of the alleged "jet bomber" Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. Obituary: Abdurrahman Wahid December 30, 2009 at 2:07 pm Abdurrahman Wahid, who has died at the age of 69, was one of the most formidable and colourful figures in Indonesian political life. Gritters battle snowy conditions December 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm Gritters try to keep roads clear in the Staffordshire Moorlands after more snow. Murder arrest over body in house December 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the decomposed body of a woman is found in a house in Worthing. Council bus sell-off considered December 30, 2009 at 1:47 pm Discussions take place between a private transport company and a local council over the future of its municipal bus services.   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.