Saturday, November 1, 2008

Rudd angered by Gallipoli remarks

Rudd angered by Gallipoli remarks
A row erupts between Australia's PM Kevin Rudd and a Labor predecessor over the significance of the WWI battle at Gallipoli.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

'US strikes' on Pakistan villages
More than 20 people are killed in two suspected US missile attacks in northwest Pakistan, security officials say.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Oil prices up after record falls
Oil rises almost 3% on Friday - but falling demand pushes crude prices to their biggest monthly drop in October.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Binge-drinkers 'risking dementia'
Experts warn that the UK's binge-drinking culture could result in a time-bomb with people at risk of dementia.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Future of physics 'under threat'
Leading physicists have told the BBC that long-term research is under threat because of a shortage of funding.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Actor Joaquin Phoenix quits films
Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix has announced he is quitting his acting career to focus on music.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

SAS commander quits 'over kit'
The SAS reservist commander in Afghanistan is reported to have quit in protest at equipment 'underinvestment'.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Refugee fears prompt Congo talks
Concerns grow for the fate of refugees within DR Congo, as European diplomats arrive to try to end the civil conflict.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Pietersen is main danger - Gayle
Stanford Superstars captain Chris Gayle targets "dangerous" England skipper Kevin Pietersen ahead of their $20m showdown in Antigua.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

UK troops 'may be sent to Congo'
The Foreign Office minister warns the UK may have to send troops to DR Congo if diplomacy to end the conflict there fails.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

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