Jellyfish ‘may benefit from ecosystem instability’
October 31, 2010
A team of researchers have been trying to identify how jellyfish may benefit from marine ecosystems destabilised by climate change and overfishing.
There is concern that a rise in jellyfish numbers could prevent depleted commercially important fish stocks recovering to historical levels.
Experts say efforts to beat malaria may backfire
October 31, 2010
Efforts to eradicate malaria in some countries may be counter-productive, an international team of researchers suggest.
In the Lancet, they suggest some countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, may be better pursuing a policy of controlling the disease.
Afghan President Karzai criticises US-Russia drugs raid
October 31, 2010
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has criticised the first joint operation by Russian and US agents to destroy drug laboratories in his country.
Mr Karzai said he had not been informed of Russia’s participation - a sensitive issue in Afghanistan ever since the Soviet occupation ended 21 years ago.
Many killed in Iraq cafe suicide blast
October 31, 2010
A suicide bomber has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens in a town north of Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.
The attacker is believed to have detonated an explosives vest in a cafe in the town of Balad Ruz, in Diyala province.
Ivory Coast holds long-delayed ‘reconciliation’ poll
October 31, 2010
Voters in Ivory Coast are casting their ballots in presidential elections which have been delayed six times.
Incumbent Laurent Gbagbo is running against 13 candidates, including veteran politicians Alassane Ouattara and Henri Konan Bedie.
Australia 34-14 England
October 31, 2010
Australia (26) 24
Tries: Lewis 2, Slater, Tate, Tonga, Tuqiri Goals: Smith 4 Pens: Smith
England (0) 10
Tries: Burgess, Robinson Goals: Westwood, Cudjoe Pens: Westwood
England’s Four Nations hopes were ended after a comprehensive six-try defeat by Australia in Melbourne on Sunday.
Brazil set to elect new president
October 31, 2010
Brazilians will vote on Sunday to choose a new president to succeed Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Opinion polls suggest the governing Workers Party candidate Dilma Rousseff has a clear lead over Jose Serra of the opposition Social Democratic Party.
Ms Rousseff has enjoyed the full support of President Lula, who is leaving office after two terms with record popularity ratings.
Istanbul blast injures at least 15, may be suicide bomb
October 31, 2010
At least 15 people have been injured in what appears to have been a suicide bomb attack in the centre of Istanbul, Turkish media say.
Police have cordoned off the area around Taksim Square where the blast occurred on Sunday morning.
Yemen arrests medical student over cargo jet bomb plot
October 31, 2010
Security forces in Yemen have arrested a female medical student suspected of posting bombs found on two cargo jets in Dubai and the UK.
She was held at a house in the capital, Sanaa, after being traced through a phone number left with a cargo company. Her mother was also detained.
Blackburn Rovers close to takeover deal
October 26, 2010
Blackburn say a takeover by the Venky’s group, which would make Rovers the first Indian-owned Premier League club, is set to be completed in November.
The group, which specialises in poultry farming and pharmaceuticals, has held several meetings with Rovers and the Premier League.