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Sheikh ‘planned Jackson revival’

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:08:17 +0000

The King of Bahrain’s son planned to revive Michael Jackson’s career with songs he had written himself, London’s High Court has heard. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa also gave the pop star financial support, his lawyer said. The royal is suing Mr Jackson for £4.7m for reneging on a music contract which would have paid [...]

Taleban reject Karzai peace plan

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:04:26 +0000

Taleban militants in Afghanistan have rejected an offer of peace talks from Afghan President Hamid Karzai. They have said that there can be no negotiations until foreign troops leave Afghanistan. There has also been a sceptical reaction from the US over the possibility of negotiations. On Sunday President Karzai offered to provide security for the Taleban’s reclusive leader, [...]

Israel allows aid into Gaza Strip

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:04 +0000

Israel has briefly reopened a border crossing with the Gaza Strip to allow in a convoy of humanitarian aid. The Israeli army said 33 trucks had entered Gaza. The UN refugee agency confirmed an aid delivery, but said fewer trucks had been let in. Gaza has been suffering shortages and power blackouts since Israel sealed its borders [...]

Ethnic riot erupts in Czech town

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:53:44 +0000

Riot police in the northern Czech town of Litvinov have waged a bloody battle with far-right protesters trying to reach a Roma (Gypsy) suburb. Police, some mounted on horses, tried to force back rioters from a 500-strong crowd with batons and tear gas as youths hurled petrol bombs and stones. Seven demonstrators and seven police officers were [...]

UN draft seeks to boost DRC force

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:47:42 +0000

France has presented a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council aimed at strengthening the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move would increase the number of UN troops in the country by 3,000. At present, there are about 17,000 soldiers and police in DR Congo - the biggest UN force of its [...]

Capello ‘calm’ over withdrawals

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:41:16 +0000

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY Germany v England Venue: Olympic Stadium, Berlin Date: Wednesday, 19 November Kick-off: 1945 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live and ITV1; Live text commentary on BBC Sport website England manager Fabio Capello is not angry with clubs over the loss of key players for Wednesday’s friendly against Germany, the FA has claimed. England [...]

Butcher ‘not over’ Maradona goal

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:37:23 +0000

International challenge match: Scotland v Argentina Venue: Hampden Park Date: Wednesday, 19 November Kick-off: 2000GMT Coverage: BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sport website. Highlights on Sportscene, BBC One Scotland 2255GMT Terry Butcher will never forgive Diego Maradona for the infamous “Hand of God” goal that knocked England out of the World Cup 22 years ago. However, the Scotland assistant [...]

Oldest nuclear family ‘murdered’

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:32:22 +0000

The oldest genetically identifiable nuclear family met a violent death according to analysis of remains from 4,600-year-old burials in Germany. Writing in the journal PNAS, researchers say the broken bones of these stone age people show they were killed in a struggle. Comparisons of DNA from one grave confirm it contained a mother, father, and their two [...]

UK minister in Damascus meeting

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:25:35 +0000

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is holding talks with the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The visit, the first to Damascus by a top-level British official since 2001, is part of a tour that includes Israel, the West Bank and Lebanon. Mr Miliband told the BBC that Syria had a role to play as a force for stability [...]

Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:22:41 +0000

A giant Saudi oil tanker seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean is nearing the coast of Somalia, the US Navy says. The Sirius Star is the biggest tanker ever to be hijacked, with a cargo of 2m barrels - a quarter of Saudi Arabia’s daily output - worth more than $100m. The vessel was captured in [...]