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Sky News: Bomb Blasts Rip Through Crowds In Lahore
At least 20 people have been killed after suicide bombers attacked in the Pakistani city of Lahore, reports have said.
2010-03-12 10:00: read more...
Sky News: Union To Reveal Next Move In BA Strike Row
Leaders of British Airways cabin crew are poised to reveal their next move in the long-running dispute over cost-cutting which threatens disruption to flights later this month.
2010-03-12 10:00: read more...
Sky News: Sarkozy In London To Meet Brown And Cameron
Nicolas Sarkozy will meet Gordon Brown and David Cameron in London today to discuss key policies ahead of the General Election.
2010-03-12 10:00: read more...
BBC News: New mortgages 'halved in January'
The number of mortgages agreed with house buyers fell 49% in January from the month before, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says.
2010-03-12 09:53: read more...
BBC News: One... Go! Bleakley completes Channel water-ski challenge
The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley completes her water-ski challenge across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief.
2010-03-12 09:52: read more...
The Register: Vodafone hands out free books
If you have the right kind of phone
Vodafone customers can get free books today, assuming they've got the right kind of handset and can find the download page.…
2010-03-12 09:46: read more...
The Register: Clinton report warns human rights are online too
Repression now includes the web
An annual report by the US State Department has found dictators and repressive governments around the world are making sure they have as much control over their citizens when they're online as they do the rest of the time.…
2010-03-12 09:45: read more...
Reuters: Online poll puts Tories on course for win
LONDON (Reuters) - An online opinion poll has shown the Conservatives well ahead of Labour and on course for election victory, contrasting with other surveys showing the race too close to call.
2010-03-12 09:41: read more...
Yahoo!: Twin suicide attacks kill 20 in Pakistan's Lahore (AFP)
AFP - Twin suicide attacks seconds apart targeted the Pakistani military on Friday, killing 20 people in the second attack to hit security forces in the country's cultural capital this week.
2010-03-12 09:39: read more...
BBC News: Cheese rolls off the menu! Event cancelled due to crowd concerns
The annual cheese-rolling event at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire is cancelled due to concerns about crowd safety.
2010-03-12 09:34: read more...
Sky News: Fred Perry Back To Black With Amy Collection
Amy Winehouse has designed a clothing range for Fred Perry, bringing her edgy style to the classic British fashion label.
2010-03-12 09:30: read more...
Sky News: Bomb Blast Rips Through Crowd In Lahore
At least 20 people have been killed after a suicide bombing in the Pakistani city of Lahore, reports have said.
2010-03-12 09:30: read more...
Sky News: Sarkozy To Meet Brown And Cameron In London
Nicolas Sarkozy is to meet Gordon Brown and David Cameron in London today to discuss key policies ahead of a General Election which could bring a new leader.
2010-03-12 09:30: read more...
Sky News: Women Taking Pill 'Live Longer Than Others'
Women who take the Pill live longer than those who do not, according to new research.
2010-03-12 09:30: read more...
Sky News: Royal Gaffe: 'Does One Work In A Strip Club?'
The Duke of Edinburgh asked a sea cadet if she worked at a strip club, according to reports.
2010-03-12 09:30: read more...
BBC News: On trial
Legal battle in Israel over Franz Kafka manuscripts
2010-03-12 09:25: read more...
BBC News: Mogadishu residents told to leave
Mogadishu's mayor tells residents to leave parts of the Somali capital, as fierce fighting against insurgents continues.
2010-03-12 09:24: read more...
Reuters: FTSE flat in early deals
LONDON (Reuters) - The leading shares were flat in early deals on Friday, consolidating after losses in the previous session with weakness in commodity issues, on China tightening concerns, balanced by strength in banking issues.
2010-03-12 09:24: read more...
Reuters: Twenty killed in suicide blasts in Pakistan's Lahore
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Two suicide bombers attacked military vehicles in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 50, officials said.
2010-03-12 09:20: read more...
Reuters: At least 20 dead in blasts in Lahore
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Two suicide bombers attacked military vehicles in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday killing at least 20 people, police and military officials said.
2010-03-12 09:11: read more...
Yahoo!: Twin suicide attack kills 20 in Lahore, Pakistan: police (AFP)
2010-03-12 09:02: read more...
Sky News: Deadly Explosions In Pakistani City
At least five people have been killed and 25 wounded after two blasts in the Pakistani city of Lahore, rescue workers have said.
2010-03-12 09:00: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 1-Russia's Putin offers funds to Sistema India unit
NEW DELHI, March 12 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday pledged state financial aid for the Indian telecoms unit of Russian conglomerate Sistema , which is looking to expand in India.
2010-03-12 08:59: read more...
BBC News: Deadly blasts hit Pakistani city
At least two blasts hit busy areas of the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore killing at least 12 people, police say.
2010-03-12 08:56: read more...
BBC News: Cheese-rolling stopped by safety fears
The annual cheese-rolling event at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire is cancelled due to concerns about crowd safety.
2010-03-12 08:53: read more...
BBC News: Sutil shines as new season begins
Force India's Adrian Sutil stars in the first practice session of the 2010 Formula 1 season, ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso.
2010-03-12 08:51: read more...
BBC News: 'Militants killed' in Aceh clash
Indonesian police in Aceh say they have shot and killed two suspected militants, after several recent anti-terror raids.
2010-03-12 08:50: read more...
BBC News: One... Go! Christine Bleakley starts Channel water-ski challenge
The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley starts her water-ski challenge across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief.
2010-03-12 08:46: read more...
Deutsche Welle: Abuse scandal focuses attention on German archbishop's talks with pope
Archbishop Robert Zollitsch is expected to use a meeting with the pope to discuss abuse allegations involving the German Catholic Church. Meanwhile, the pope's brother faces questions about what he knew.
2010-03-12 08:43: read more...
BBC News: BA union set to announce strikes
The union representing BA cabin crew plans to announce strike dates later this morning, the BBC understands.
2010-03-12 08:42: read more...
Reuters: Blasts in Lahore, some casualties
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Two blasts went off in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Friday causing some casualties, rescue agency officials said.
2010-03-12 08:37: read more...
Yahoo!: Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO (AP)
AP - A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, raising issues that could jeopardize millions in federal funding for the national charity.
2010-03-12 08:37: read more...
Reuters: Somali rebels attack in capital for third day
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's rebel group al Shabaab attacked government positions near the president's palace in the capital and four people were killed by return fire, residents said on Friday.
2010-03-12 08:36: read more...
Reuters: Al Qaeda demands ransom, one Spanish hostage freed
MADRID (Reuters) - Al Qaeda is seeking a $5 million (3.3 million pound) ransom and the release of imprisoned Islamist fighters as conditions to free two Spanish hostages kidnapped in Mauritania, newspaper El Pais said Friday, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
2010-03-12 08:35: read more...
Yahoo!: Need for results drives Obama's domestic juggle (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama's intense juggling of domestic issues reflects all the realities he faces: a vast agenda, a smaller window for results this year and a need to keep promises to constituencies that will have a huge say in the fall congressional elections.
2010-03-12 08:34: read more...
Reuters: China calls U.S. a hypocrite over human rights
BEIJING (Reuters) - China accused Washington of hypocrisy on Friday for its criticism of Beijing's restrictions on the Internet and dissent, blaming the United States for the financial crisis and saying its own rights record was terrible.
2010-03-12 08:34: read more...
Yahoo!: Israel seals off West Bank to prevent unrest (AP)
AP - Israel has sealed off the West Bank for 48 hours, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel because of fears of unrest.
2010-03-12 08:32: read more...
Sky News: Boyzone Back On Stage After Gately Death
The remaining members of Boyzone have performed together in public for the first time since the death of bandmate and close friend Stephen Gately.
2010-03-12 08:30: read more...
BBC News: Explosions hit Lahore in Pakistan
At least two blasts hit busy areas of the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, with at least five reported deaths.
2010-03-12 08:29: read more...
Reuters: Europe shares up
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares rose on Friday, reversing falls from the previous session, with banks higher after talks on banking reform in the United States collapsed, while investors awaited further economic data for direction.
2010-03-12 08:28: read more...
Yahoo!: China calls U.S. a hypocrite over human rights (Reuters)
Reuters - China accused Washington of hypocrisy on Friday for its criticism of Beijing's restrictions on the Internet and dissent, blaming the United States for the financial crisis and saying its own rights record was terrible.
2010-03-12 08:27: read more...
Yahoo!: Two blasts strike Lahore market in Pakistan: police (AFP)
AFP - Two explosions ripped through a market in Pakistan's second city of Lahore as crowds gathered for Friday prayers, police said.
2010-03-12 08:26: read more...
The Register: Euro Parliament threatens court action over ACTA secrecy
Demands to be kept in the loop
The European Parliament has threatened to take the European Commission to the EU's highest court if it does not disclose the details of a secret international copyright treaty.…
2010-03-12 08:21: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 2-LG Display to spend $1.3bln to up output, H2 positive
* To invest $1.3bln to add new line making mainly TV panels
2010-03-12 08:17: read more...
Yahoo!: After drop in poll, AG recuses himself in NY probe (AP)
AP - In recusing himself after two weeks of investigating Gov. David Paterson, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said there was no "technical conflict" but described the probe thus far as preliminary and bowed to pressure that included sinking approval ratings for the man widely expected to run for governor.
2010-03-12 08:17: read more...
Yahoo!: Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders (AP)
AP - A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10,000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center goes before a judge Friday, and he has said he favored a settlement but planned to analyze it carefully to make sure it was fair.
2010-03-12 08:16: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 2-Ricoh aims to quadruple operating margin in 5 years
* Targeted 10 pct margin compares with 2.3 pct for 2009/10
2010-03-12 08:15: read more...
Reuters: Liberty in takeover talks
LONDON (Reuters) - Liberty, owner of the iconic London department store, said it was in the early stages of takeover talks with suitors and that it continued to trade well in 2010.
2010-03-12 08:15: read more...
Reuters: India says open to new round of talks with Pakistan
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India signalled on Friday it was open to a new round of talks with Pakistan, raising fresh hopes of a thaw in relations after last month's official dialogue between the nuclear-armed rivals produced no breakthrough.
2010-03-12 08:14: read more...
Yahoo!: Friend: Suspected US al-Qaida member grew radical (AP)
AP - Sharif Mobley had strong Muslim views as early as high school. But his old friend Roman Castro knew he had radicalized when he saw him about four years ago.
2010-03-12 08:14: read more...
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