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US healthcare bill clears Senate test

The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul the country's healthcare.

China mine blast deaths reach 87

The death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, report state media.

Hearing for US army base 'gunman'

The psychiatrist charged over the Fort Hood army base massacre has his first court hearing - in the hospital where he is recovering.

Polls open in Romanian election

Polls open in Romania in the first round of presidential elections aimed at putting an end to weeks of political wrangling.

Large Hadron Collider's fast progress

Researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider are delighted with the progress made since the machine restarted.

UK party leaders 'sorry' for photos

Britain's prime minister and the leader of the opposition apologise after Armistice Day photo opportunity claims.

Azeri president threatens Armenia

Azerbaijan's president warns he is ready to use force to wrest control of Nagorno Karabakh from Armenia if new peace talks fail.

Jackson glove sells for $350,000

The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).

Archbishop and Pope make progress

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope agree to seek closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.

Turf wars - lawnmowing 'hospitalises thousands a year'

Using a ride-on lawnmower might save energy but they land thousands of people in hospital, experts warn.

Barbie dolls get naked for art's Turnip Prize

Entries for the Turnip Prize, a spoof art competition held each year in Somerset, are invited.

Scotland stun Australia with win

Scotland end a 27-year losing run against Australia as an awesome defensive performance sets up a 9-8 victory at Murrayfield.

England 6-19 New Zealand

Jimmy Cowan scores the decisive try as New Zealand beat much-improved England at Twickenham.

What will the Vatican talks achieve?

Will the meeting between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope ease the tensions between the churches?

BBC World News



Flood bridge safety checks begin

Safety tests on some 1,800 bridges across Cumbria get under way after heavy rain left several structures weakened.

Charge in mutilation murder case

A teenager is charged with murdering a mother-of-two who was found with her hand cut off in a west London street.

Shots fired at police near border

Officers come under attack in the village of Garrison, County Fermanagh, the BBC understands.

Teenager 'stabbed and run over'

A 19-year-old was stabbed and then run over in an attack on his way to shops near his north London home, police reveal.

40,000 homes hit by power cut

Electricity has been restored to most of the 40,000 homes and businesses who were affected by a power cut in Londonderry, NIE says.

Man faces murder and arson charge

A 27-year-old man is charged with the murder of a mother and arson with intent to endanger life and property.

Paleo-celebrity

A journey to the Java home of an ancient alpha male

Eradicating polio

Final push to banish killer disease in India

Hand-wringing

French angst after dubious football win over Ireland

Tough lessons

Why Obama is finding Mid-East peace a struggle

Enabling rhythms

Congo band shines despite disability and poverty

Struggle for unity

Tough going at the Anglican-Roman Catholic summit

Egypt leader enters football row

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak steps into a row with Algeria following violence over World Cup football matches.

Knox prosecutors seek life term

Italian prosecutors seek a life sentence for US student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend over an alleged sexual murder.

Malaysia activist's body exhumed

The Malaysian authorities exhume the body of an opposition activist who died in custody, following allegations of foul play.

Profile: Herman van Rompuy

A profile of Belgian PM Herman van Rompuy, the European Union's first permanent president.

UN condemns Iran on human rights

A UN committee approves a resolution condemning Iran for its post-election crackdown on political opposition supporters.

Sri Lanka camps 'to be opened'

Sri Lanka says people held in special camps since the end of the conflict with Tamil rebels will be allowed out for short periods.

Match-fix probe targets 200 games

About 200 football ties are under investigation in what one Uefa official calls Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal.

Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'

Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.

Midnight record for Twilight film

The new Twilight vampire movie took a record $26.3m (£15.9m) in midnight showings at North American box offices, studio Summit Entertainment says.

Water mission returns first data

A European satellite launched to study the Earth's water cycle returns its first data, confirming its novel instrument is working well.

UK climate unit's e-mails hacked

The e-mail system of one of the world's leading climate research units has been breached by hackers.

Business News from BBC.CO.UK

Banks 'are charging sneaky fees'

Banks are still finding "sneaky ways" to make money out of people, says the consumers' association Which?.

Hershey 'mulls $17bn Cadbury bid'

US chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say.

Dutch car maker plans move to UK

A luxury sports car maker based in Holland says it plans to move its luxury car assembly plant to Coventry.

Bogus callers in council tax scam

Bogus callers posing as council staff are luring homeowners into a council tax scam, say council leaders.

Call for flood prevention change

Charity says people who have costly work done on their homes are not qualifying for cheaper insurance.

Match-fix probe targets 200 games

About 200 football ties are under investigation in what one Uefa official calls Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal.

Decline in car output rate slows

UK car production fell by 6.7% in October compared with a year earlier - the smallest annual decline of the year, figures show.

Easyjet sorry for Holocaust error

Easyjet apologises after fashion photographs shot at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin were published in its in-flight magazine.

Shoppers give muted VAT response

Shoppers have given a muted response to the lower rate of VAT although a majority want it extended, a BBC poll finds.

Will Ferrell is Hollywood's most overpaid actor, says Forbes

Hollywood actor Will Ferrell tops a list of film stars whose returns offer the least value for money.

The Royal Mint quadruples gold production as demand sparkles

The Royal Mint has more than quadrupled its production of gold coins in recent months, as the record price of the metal causes demand to soar.

Q&A: Floods

How the deluge affects all our insurance premiums

In pictures

BT marks 25 years since the firm was privatised

Beefing up

How Botswana is putting more meat on its beef industry

Homeward bound

Why many Nigerian entrepreneurs are returning home

Purring pussycat

Is the famous MGM lion about to lose its roar?

Ginger binger

How a snail in ginger beer made legal history

More job cuts at Threshers owner

A further 381 stores are to close at off licence group First Quench, with the loss of 1,908 jobs, the firm's administrators announce.

Low rates hit Nationwide profit

Nationwide reports a big slump in profits and delivers a gloomy forecast for the UK economy and the housing market.

ECB slows emergency cash support

The European Central Bank says it will scale back emergency monetary support for fear of fuelling inflation.

Thousands of Vicks spray recalled

Procter & Gamble is recalling 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after small traces of bacteria were found.

Good weather boosts Fuller profit

Brewer Fullers reports a 26% rise in half-year profits as the good early summer weather boosted beer sales.

Union cancels next Iberia strike

Unions representing staff at Spanish airline Iberia call off planned strike action after a preliminary agreement with management.

Korea says no to US trade talks

South Korea dampens speculation the country is willing to re-negotiate a free trade agreement with the US.

Japan says deflation has returned

The Japanese government warns that deflation has returned to the country's economy for the first time since 2006.

Trade deal agreed in East Africa

Leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi sign a common market trade agreement.

Dell sees quarterly profits fall

US computer giant Dell reports another decline in its quarterly profits, sending its shares 7% lower.

Ex-smoker wins $300m damages

Tobacco firm Philip Morris is ordered to pay out $300m in damages to a former smoker.

Google shows operating system

Internet search giant Google previews its Chrome OS operating system, to be available to users by the end of 2010.

World economy 'heads for growth'

Growth and recovery are expected in 2010 in most world regions, but the upturn will be modest, the OECD says.

Rise in public sector borrowing

UK public sector net borrowing reached £11.42bn last month, the highest for the month of October since records began.

Seasonal rise in mortgage lending

UK mortgage lending rose by 5% in October compared with the previous month, according to a lenders' group.

FTSE firms 'failing women bosses'

The percentage of women on the boards of FTSE 100 companies has stalled in the past year, a report shows.

UK retail sales growth picks up

UK retail sales in October rose at the fastest annual pace since May 2008, government figures show.

ABN Amro gets new Dutch bail-out

The Dutch government announces it will inject a further 4.4bn euros into bailed-out bank ABN Amro.

'Fee-free' bank account unveiled

A current account that does not charge for unauthorised overdrafts is unveiled days before a major court judgement.

Credit card security breach fear

Visa and Mastercard are warning all banks about a suspected leak of credit card security information in Spain.

Festive sales 'will start early'

Festive sales will start early this year - including price cuts on Christmas Day - as VAT is set to rise, an expert says.

Computer glitch hits US flights

A computer glitch affecting aircraft flight plans causes cancellations and delays across the eastern US.

Bank split over stimulus package

Bank of England rate-setters were split three ways on this month's decision to pump £25bn more into the economy.

Oil price up as US reserves fall

The price of crude oil rises to $80 a barrel after figures showed a sharp fall in US stockpiles last week.

Valero shuts another oil refinery

Valero Energy announces it is permanently closing its oil refinery in Delaware City, with the loss of 550 jobs.

Volkswagen to increase production

Volkswagen, Europe's biggest car company, plans to invest 26bn euros over the next three years to create new vehicles.

'Record' customers at Morrisons

Morrisons says a record 10.8 million customers visited its stores during the August to October period.

BMW becomes 2012 Olympics sponsor

Car manufacturer BMW becomes the 24th sponsor for the 2012 London Olympic Games.

MCC rules out renaming of Lord's

The owners of Lord's say they are not planning to sell the stadium's naming rights to fund a £400m redevelopment of the famous venue.

Mercedes takes over Brawn F1 team

Mercedes buys and renames the Brawn F1 team, which won both world titles in their debut season in 2009.

Guidelines for financial journalists

Current Canadian News from CTV

Residents of flooded B.C. towns return home

Residents of Duncan and North Cowichan, B.C., are returning home after flooding sparked evacuations in the southeast Vancouver Island communities on Friday.

Pope appoints new bishop to Nova Scotia diocese

The Vatican has announced a new bishop will oversee the Catholic Church in Antigonish, N.S., replacing Raymond Lahey, who is facing child pornography charges.

Detainee treatment a concern 'for some time': MacKay

The treatment of detainees at the hands of their Afghan captors has been a concern "for some time," and Ottawa wants to help that government improve its human rights record, says Defence Minister Peter MacKay.

Report: Halladay 'not inclined' to re-sign with Jays

Roy Halladay is reportedly not interested in re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays once his current contract expires at the end of next season.

Search for missing N.S. sailor stretches to Bermuda

Five aircraft from the States and Canada are searching a vast expanse of ocean from Bermuda to Nova Scotia Saturday in hopes of finding missing sailor Hubert Marcoux.

Predator deported by Canada Border Services Agency

The Canada Border Services Agency says it has deported a violent sex offender who served his entire sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.

Refugee board to reconsider case of U.S. army deserter

A lesbian who deserted from the U.S. army and fled to Canada must have another chance to plead her case for refugee status, the Federal Court has ruled.

N.L. health officials probe role of H1N1 flu in 6 deaths

Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador are reviewing the role that H1N1 may have played in six deaths in the province.

Marks go up after school bans homework

No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks. At least not because kids didn't do their homework...because there isn't any at one Ontario school.

Arts groups told to diversify funding sources

Arts groups need to diversify their sources of funding to ensure they remain financially viable, Heritage Minister James Moore says.

One killed in crash involving Navy bus, SUV in N.S.

The driver of an SUV involved in a fiery crash with a National Defence Navy bus near Halifax, N.S. has died, police have confirmed.

Internal report warned of violence at border crossing

An internal report warned the Canadian Border Services Agency of potential violence resulting from plans to arm border guards with handguns at a controversial crossing on Mohawk land outside the eastern Ontario community of Cornwall.

Canadian stamp sells for more than US$250K

A 12 pence Canadian stamp more than a century old has sold for US$260,000 at a New York auction, the highest price ever paid for a single Canadian stamp.

Ombudsman advocates national child sex abuse strategy

Canada should take a page from the Americans and expand its network of kid-friendly, one-stop shops for treating sexually abused children, says the federal watchdog for crime victims.

Who's been torching cafes in Montreal?

Police are stumped and the victims aren't talking in Montreal, where at least five Italian coffee shops have been hit by Molotov cocktails in less than a month.

Two drivers charged in Calgary school bus collision

The driver of a school bus carrying three dozen children that collided with a minivan before running into a tree in northwest Calgary has been charged with driving carelessly and crossing over the centre line of the road.

Rich Canadians got even richer last year

Canadian Business magazine is out with its Top 100 richest Canadians and it reveals that despite tight times, the rich are still getting richer.

N.B. premier to talk power with Danny Williams

New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham says he will try to correct "misinformation" from Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams about the proposed sale of NB Power.

Alta. man guilty of first-degree murder in RCMP killing

Alberta man Emrah Bulatci has been found guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of an RCMP officer two years ago.

Sceince and Nature News from BBC.CO.UK

Cern Collider makes fast progress

Researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider are delighted with the progress made since the machine restarted.

Water mission returns first data

A European satellite launched to study the Earth's water cycle returns its first data, confirming its novel instrument is working well.

Fish 'at risk' in acidified ocean

Fish reared in water acidified by CO2 may become "fatally attracted" to the smell of their predators, say scientists.

UK climate unit's e-mails hacked

The e-mail system of one of the world's leading climate research units has been breached by hackers.

Mammoth dung clue to extinction

A study of mammoth dung is helping unravel the mystery of what caused the great mammals to die out.

New skin 'may help burns victims'

French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.

First test for record solar plane

The prototype of a solar-powered plane destined for a record round-the-world journey makes its first trip across a runway.

Spacewalk for shuttle astronauts

Two astronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis have embarked on the first spacewalk of their mission.

Two of Hubble's instruments to go on display at US museum

Two of the longest-serving instruments from the Hubble telescope have taken up residence in a museum in the US.

Star Trek 'phaser' becomes reality - but only worms need be afraid

Scientists show off an effect not unlike that of "phasers" in Star Trek - but it only works on tiny worms called nematodes.

Earth Watch

Korean model for Obama as Copenhagen looms

Harrabin's notes

Arguments over hacked climate change e-mails

In pictures

Smashing! Cern's particle cruncher finally restarts

In pictures

Helena Christensen documents climate change

Outlook: cloudy

Future of global carbon market is uncertain

Spaceman

Countdown to maiden flight of Falcon 9 rocket

Climate: A question of justice

Why a human rights activist is making the jump to mainstream environmentalism.

From space race to human race

Why humanity needs a 'space race' for this planet

Giraffes use 'supercharged' heart

Giraffes use a small, powerful, supercharged heart to pump blood up the neck to the head, new research reveals.

Seahorse 'hitchhikes' Atlantic

An American seahorse is found in European waters.

Tribes resistance could help CJD

Darwinian natural selection could help halt human CJD, experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.

Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'

Drinking alcohol every day cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men sharply, a study suggests, but experts remain critical.

Shuttle docks with space station

Space shuttle Atlantis has successfully docked with the International Space Station, Nasa officials say.

Mercury mission clears key hurdle

Science delegations to the European Space Agency approve a much more expensive mission to the planet Mercury.

How to explore Mars in a game

Nasa launches a website that allows users to play games while at the same time sorting through its image archive of Mars.

Skate may be fished to extinction

A species of skate could become the first marine fish driven to extinction by commercial fishing, say scientists.

Energy-saving bulbs 'get dimmer'

Energy-efficient light bulbs lose on average more than a fifth of their brightness over their lifetime, a study finds.

Baby ibex's epic struggle to live

Amazing footage of a baby ibex's perilous escape from a fox is captured on film by a BBC natural history cameraman.

Corps blamed for Katrina floods

A US judge rules that negligence by army engineers led to massive flooding in part of New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.

DNA clue to save rare Darwin bird

Specimens collected by Charles Darwin could help scientists reintroduce a rare mockingbird to the Galapagos Islands.

Entertainment News from CNN.COM

'Office' plotlines reflect recession anxieties

Dunder Mifflin, the fictional paper company at the center of NBC's prime-time comedy "The Office," is facing bankruptcy. Staffers in the Scranton branch are anxious about their fate.


Fans mourn end of 'Oprah'

Car giveaways, tearful interviews and couch-jumping are in the past -- and fans wonder what's next.


Your views: 'New Moon' is 'awesome'

A number of CNN iReporters made sure to get in line for screenings of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," and their reaction can be summed up in one word: "More!"


'Kid at heart' Biel on 'Planet 51'

There's an innocence to Jessica Biel, she says, and that's why she took on "Planet 51."


'New Moon' sets record

Second installment in the "Twilight" saga has already set a record for midnight shows.


Big business for 'Moon' romance

Are they or aren't they a couple? That's the multimillion-dollar question fueling the "Twilight" franchise.


Oprah: Show ending in 2011

Oprah Winfrey made it official Friday morning: She will end "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2011.


Van Der Beek files for divorce

The "Dawson's Creek" star has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly six years.


Taylor Swift on her meteoric rise

Country music artist Taylor Swift told CNN she never dreamed she would shoot to stardom so quickly.


Follow Friday: Tweeting with the vampire

Among a certain (mostly young, mostly female) segment of the population, this weekend's news is all about one thing and one thing only: the opening of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

Offbeat News from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC

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