Alert issued on danger supplement
September 26, 2010
Food watchdogs have issued an alert after finding that a chemical marketed online as a health supplement was similar to industrial-strength bleach.
‘Miracle Mineral Supplement’ is 28% sodium chlorite - which becomes bleach when mixed with citric acid.
Climate risks greater for long distance migratory birds
September 26, 2010
Birds embarking on long distance migrations are more vulnerable to shifts in the climate than ones making shorter journeys, a study suggests.
Scientists say the increasingly early arrival of spring at breeding sites in Europe makes it harder for the birds to attract a mate or find food.
Facebook crash is ‘worst in four years’
September 26, 2010
It’s thought around 135 million people were unable to log on yesterday evening (23 September).
The problems started at around 7pm (BST) and lasted for two-and-a-half hours.
Pakistan minister quits after accusing army of killings
September 26, 2010
The Pakistani minister for defence production has resigned after criticising the military.
Abdul Qayum Jatoi had told journalists on Saturday that the Pakistani army was provided with funds to defend the country, not to get involved in political assassinations.
I’m my own man, says Ed Miliband
September 26, 2010
Ed Miliband has insisted Labour will not “lurch to the left” under his leadership and he will not be in thrall to the trade unions, despite winning with the backing of their members.
US to seek stronger ties with Somaliland and Puntland
September 26, 2010
The US wants to strengthen its ties with Somalia’s breakaway regions Somaliland and Puntland, the Obama administration’s top diplomat for Africa has said.
The new, “aggressive” engagement could help to head off the Islamist insurgents, Johnnie Carson said.
Arsene Wenger laments ‘poor performance’ by Arsenal
September 26, 2010
Arsene Wenger made no attempt to disguise the shortcomings of his Arsenal side following their 3-2 home defeat against West Brom.
Peter Odemwingie, Gonzalo Jara and Jerome Thomas put Albion 3-0 up before Samir Nasri gave the Gunners a glimmer of hope after scoring a late double.
Chile miners: Family joy as rescue capsule arrives
September 26, 2010
A cage specially built to help rescue 33 men trapped underground in a mine in Chile has arrived at the mine head.
The steel capsule will be used to pull the men to safety one by one, once a rescue shaft wide enough to haul them up has been drilled.
Barak says West Bank settlement deal has ‘50-50′ chance
September 26, 2010
Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has told the BBC there is a “50-50″ chance of reaching a deal with Palestinians about Israel’s settlement moratorium as a 10-month partial ban winds down.
Palestinians have said they could leave recently resumed peace talks if the construction freeze is not extended.
Clever cars to mean safer driving
September 18, 2010
Cars could soon be ringing the emergency services themselves if they are involved in a crash.
Sensors embedded in future vehicles could also let emergency services work out the severity of the crash and how many people were involved.