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Full List *** 3 IntermediateStories Checked for Students of English by Jamaby Apple's Jobs admits poor health Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance. (BBC News) Jackman reveals male dieting tips Actor Hugh Jackman, 40, became a star thanks to his role as Wolverine in the X-Men films. He is married to Deborra-Lee Furness and they have two children. 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(BBC Sport) Bechtel Rebuilds Its Computer Network from Scratch (Business Week) The distortion of values in oil-rich Nigeria (BBC News) PM defends handling of downturn Gordon Brown says his priority for the year is working on getting the UK economy back into shape, not a general election. (BBC News) PM 'to create 100,000 new jobs' Gordon Brown gives details of a plan to create jobs as part of an initiative to curb rising unemployment. (BBC News) Ghanaians react to their presidential poll result (BBC News) Designer Karl Lagerfeld talks fur and economics (BBC News) How these simple dots became a lifeline to millions (BBC News) Chinese graduates will struggle to find jobs this year (BBC News) Clubs poised for transfer chance The January transfer window opens, giving clubs their first opportunity to buy or sell players since the end of August. (BBC Sport) January transfer window now open The January transfer window opens, giving clubs their first opportunity to buy or sell players since the end of August. (BBC News) Transfer window set to swing open The January transfer window opens on New Year's Day, giving clubs their first opportunity to buy or sell players since the end of August. (BBC Sport) Revolution at 50: How young Cubans see the future (BBC News) New Year's resolutions take an outward turn in tough times USA TODAY asked readers whether the tough economic times would shape their New Year's resolutions, and the answers were clear: ... (USATODAY.com) A look back at the lows and highs of 2008 in Zimbabwe (BBC News) Harnessing the Power of the Sales Force (Business Week) Manage Your Fear of Public Speaking (Business Week) Student to dig deep to pay for £100bn overdraft shock A student from Ayrshire is shocked when his online banking statement shows two £50bn withdrawals. (BBC News) D'oh! US bank robber leaves address at the scene of the crime Chicago police arrest a man who allegedly robbed a bank using a threatening note written on the back of his own pay cheque. (BBC News) Seven bodies found in Canada snow Rescue workers find the bodies of seven of eight snowmobilers buried under two avalanches in western Canada (BBC News) Calls for 'speed-limiting' cars Government transport advisers want voluntary speed-limiting devices fitted to cars to help save lives and cut emissions. (BBC News) Canada snow hunt finds six bodies Rescuers search for eight men buried under two avalanches as they rode snowmobiles in western Canada. (BBC News) Food needs 'fundamental rethink' A sustainable food system in the 21st Century needs to be built on a series of "new fundamentals", a top food expert says. (BBC News) German hotel room offers space-age creature comforts (BBC News) Firms urge freeze on minimum wage UK business leaders call for the national minimum wage to be left at the current levels in 2009 amid the downturn. 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(BBC News) Australia father 'taken by shark' A 51-year-old Australian man is missing, feared dead, after an apparent shark attack off the coast of Western Australia. (BBC News) Missing nurse found in car boot A nurse traced after being missing for more than a week was found alive in the boot of a car, police say. (BBC News) Black eager for switch to Hearts Ian Black says moving from Inverness Caley Thistle to Hearts was a chance too great to turn down. (BBC Sport) Prematurity 'can impair senses' A premature birth can cause lasting impairment to the sensory powers, research in the UK suggests. (BBC News) Tsunami victims fare better than those hit by conflict (BBC News) From Bristol to Mogadishu, with love, brother (BBC News) Holiday storms wreak travel havoc across northern USA Hundreds of holiday travelers spent the night in the nation's second busiest airport and some of them faced the prospect Wednesday ... (USATODAY.com) Xmas Eve storms wreak travel havoc across northern USA Hundreds of holiday travelers spent the night in the nation's second busiest airport and some of them faced the prospect Wednesday ... (USATODAY.com) Xmas Eve storms wreak travel havoc across northern USA Hundreds of holiday travelers spent the night in the nation's second busiest airport and others faced delayed or canceled flights ... (USATODAY.com) Ferguson will not buy in January Sir Alex Ferguson says he is not planning to add his squad during next month's transfer window. (BBC Sport) Ferguson will not buy in January Sir Alex Ferguson says he is not planning to add his squad during next month's transfer window. (BBC News) Diaspora dollars bring a measure of Christmas cheer (BBC News) Oil falls back below $39 a barrel More bad economic news from the US on Tuesday sends oil prices falling back below $39 a barrel. (BBC News) Blue and Broke for the Holidays (Business Week) Why Bhutanese have a different attitude to divorce (BBC News) Blue and Broke for the Holidays (Business Week) Pet-food pantries are doggedly working to keep animals fed Animal lovers are marshaling forces in hopes of minimizing the number of pets that go hungry or land in shelters because their ... (USATODAY.com) Queen's speech addresses downturn The Queen is to use her Christmas speech to express her concern over the impact of the economic downturn. (BBC News) Skipping sleep 'hardens arteries' People who scrimp on sleep are more likely to develop hardening of their arteries, a US study suggests. (BBC News) How South African convicts learn to control their anger (BBC News) The Credit Outlook for Small Business (Business Week) US new home sales at 17-year-low US new home sales slow to their lowest level in 17 years, while new home prices drop by the biggest amount in eight months. (BBC News) Historic Moves Sweep into Bond, Oil Markets (Business Week) Online gaming - not just for unhealthy lone males (BBC News) The Chinese couple who left Shanghai to embrace rural life (BBC News) Violent schools seek police help The police were called to violent incidents in schools in England more than 7,000 times last year, the Tories say. (BBC News) Wealth gap in child critical care Children from the most deprived homes are more likely to need intensive care than their wealthier counterparts, say researchers. (BBC News) Will donkey number four make it to Bethlehem? (BBC News) Hughes will get time at Man City Under-pressure Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has been told he will stay in charge to strengthen his squad in January despite his side's poor form. (BBC Sport) Ingrid Betancourt and BBC man share stories of captivity (BBC News) Hodgson angered by Bullard talk Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard's future at the club remains under the spotlight despite helping his side to victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday (BBC Sport) Lockerbie marks 20th anniversary The anniversary of the atrocity which claimed 270 lives is remembered in the town of Lockerbie. (BBC News) Discovering the reality of an ice storm in the US (BBC News) US university recalls 35 students killed in the Pan Am blast (BBC News) Behind the dark streets of Argentine sex capital (BBC News) 'No recovery soon' in bank credit Consumers and firms will continue to find it difficult to access credit for the next year or two, Barclays boss John Varley tells the BBC. (BBC News) Expanding Honest Tea Without Diluting Its Brand (Business Week) Getting Started in Government Contracting (Business Week) Aleem Maqbool off the beaten track on his donkey odyssey (BBC News) First lady defends Bush's record President Bush may have been amused by the shoe-throwing incident in Iraq, but first lady Laura Bush was not. (USATODAY.com) Ex-hostage shares experiences with Alan Johnston (BBC News) Sigourney: I want to be invisible Actress Sigourney Weaver is talented, beautiful and rich beyond her wildest dreams. 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(BBC News) Government confirms Jaguar talks The government confirms it has held talks with Jaguar Land Rover over the possibility of state aid for the carmaker. (BBC News) Crisis in Central African Republic as bandits kill men (BBC News) Chrysler plants close for a month The struggling US carmaker Chrysler is to halt all production at its 30 plants for a month starting on Friday. (BBC News) Overseas sales boost Nike profits Three-month profits grow at the US sportswear company Nike, despite weak sales in its home market. (BBC News) How the Iraqi diaspora supports families back home (BBC News) Why Madoff investors fooled themselves (BBC News) Five Years to B-School: The Second Year (Business Week) Dispelling Georgia Tech's Engineer Myth (Business Week) US rates slashed to nearly zero The US Federal Reserve slashes its key interest rate from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25% - the lowest since records began. (BBC News) Deflation and the Economic Recovery (Business Week) US rate cut to zero - 0.25% range The US Federal Reserve slashes its key interest rate from 1% to a range of zero to 0.25% as it battles with recession. (BBC News) Self-harmers 'include boys too' The idea self-harm is almost exclusively a problem among teenage girls is wrong, UK research suggests. (BBC News) Australian lawyer serves legal papers via Facebook An Australian lawyer has served a debtor couple with legal papers via Facebook, in what is thought to be a first. (BBC News) The idea self-harm is almost exclusively a problem among teenage girls is wrong, research suggests. (BBC News) Blatter rules out 2010 Cup switch Fifa president Sepp Blatter insists the 2010 World Cup will take place in South Africa. (BBC Sport) Christmas post fears over strike There are fears a planned 24-hour strike by Royal Mail depot workers could affect Christmas mail deliveries. (BBC News) No plan B for 2010 Cup - Blatter Fifa president Sepp Blatter insists the 2010 World Cup will take place in South Africa. (BBC Sport) Perpignan debut pleases Carter Dan Carter's Perpignan career gets off to a "great start" as the French side mark his debut with a Heineken Cup win over Leicester. (BBC Sport) Zimbabwean sets up ambulance to ease cholera crisis (BBC News) Sorenstam ends career with birdie Sweden's Annika Sorenstam ends her career with a seventh-place finish at the Dubai Ladies Masters, her final tournament before retiring. (BBC Sport) Discovering the Haas State of Mind (Business Week) Bush: More work to be done in Iraq President Bush arrived here Sunday for a surprise farewell visit to the country where he launched a war that changed Iraq and ... (USATODAY.com) Dozens killed in Egypt bus plunge At least 55 people are killed as an Egyptian bus plunges into a canal, officials say. (BBC News) Ince plays down Blackburn talks Paul Ince insists a board meeting earlier this week was routine and not to hold crisis talks on his Blackburn future. (BBC Sport) So close, and yet so far - Italian almost rows the Pacific solo An Italian man who rowed across the Pacific from Peru has to be rescued only 65 nautical miles short of landfall in Australia. (BBC News) Stocks: A Welcome Change in Tone (Business Week) Facebook, MySpace users will trade privacy for features Researchers at Pace University found that users of social networking sites are willing to share personal information even though they know the security is suspect. (Computer World) Earth enjoys full moon close-up A full moon has occurred closer to the Earth than at any other time during the past 15 years. (BBC News) Cleverly shines in first defence Nathan Cleverly produces an explosive finish to retain his Commonwealth light-heavyweight crown by knocking out Douglas Otieno in the fourth round. (BBC Sport) Sky Show Tonight: Biggest, Brightest Full Moon of 2008 <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/12/081212-full-moon-biggest.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081212-full-moon-biggest_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>Tonight the moon will be closer to Earth than it has been since 1993, making it appear larger and brighter, and even influencing the tides.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) (Business Week) Ice storm leaves 1.25 million powerless in Northeast An ice storm knocked out power Friday to 1.25 million homes and businesses from Maine to Pennsylvania, closing schools and tying ... (USATODAY.com) Earth set for full moon close-up A full moon is set to occur closer to the Earth on Friday evening than at any other time during the past 15 years. (BBC News) Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect teams to back proposals to introduce a standard engine to cut costs in Formula One. (BBC Sport) Hamilton opposes standard engines Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect teams to back proposals to introduce a standard engine to cut costs in Formula One. (BBC News) Nepal crash kills 'picnic' children A crowded bus veers off a road in southern Nepal, killing at least 22, mostly children returning from a picnic, police say. (BBC News) Elephants 'die earlier in zoos' Elephants living in zoos have a shorter lifespan than their wild or working relatives, a study suggests. (BBC News) Sky Show Friday: Biggest, Brightest Full Moon of 2008 <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/12/081211-biggest-brightest-moon.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081211-biggest-brightest-moon_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>On December 12 the moon will be closer to Earth than it has been since 1993, making it appear larger and brighter, and even influencing the tides.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Elephants 'die earlier in zoos' Elephants living in zoos have a shorter lifespan than their wild or working relatives, an international study suggests. (BBC News) US to 'rethink' N Korea strategy The US is to reconsider its policy on North Korea, after the collapse of the latest round of six-party talks, says the White House. (BBC News) Wintry mess expected for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Flood watches have been issued for much of North Carolina ahead of a storm system that could bring up to 3 inches of rain in ... (USATODAY.com) Davenport to play at Aussie Open Former champion Lindsay Davenport signals a return to the WTA Tour by entering next year's Australian Open. (BBC Sport) Hamilton opposes standard engines Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect teams to back proposals to introduce a standard engine to cut costs in Formula One. 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(BBC Sport) Man's genes 'key to baby's sex' A study of hundreds of years of family trees suggests a man's genes may play a role in him having more sons or daughters. (BBC News) Agreement reached to end sit-in Protesting workers at an Illinois factory reach an agreement that sees them getting the severance and holiday pay they demanded. (BBC News) Locked away in China for "daring to complain" (BBC News) How a vanishing white line could change Argentine free kicks The Argentine Football Association is to introduce an aerosol spray to stop defenders creeping closer to the ball during a free kick. (BBC News) College degree vital, top educators say A group of college presidents and other top education officials says the USA's "economic, democratic and social health" could ... (USATODAY.com) Locked away in China for "daring to complain" (BBC News) Honda will assist buyer - Mosley Motorsport boss Max Mosley assures potential buyers of Honda they would be helped by the Japanese company in 2009. (BBC Sport) UN raises child accidents alarm More than 800,000 children die each year from preventable injuries, a UN report finds. (BBC News) Kent ground development on hold Plans to revamp Kent County Cricket Club's ground are on hold after a developer pulled out because of financial problems. (BBC Sport) (Business Week) The psychological fall out of Christmas spending (BBC News) Ballesteros returns home after op Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is discharged from hospital after undergoing his fourth brain operation. (BBC Sport) Benefit claimants 'must do more' Benefit claimants including single parents must "play their part" in the economy or lose payments, ministers say. (BBC News) Preparing Corporate Professionals to Start Businesses (Business Week) Blackburn given survival target Blackburn chairman John Williams says his side need to win at least nine more games to save their season. 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(BBC News) Mumbai returns to normal after the attacks (BBC News) Benitez anger at pay rise claims Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is furious at claims he has demanded a massive pay rise in his contract negotiations. (BBC Sport) Dogs can get jealous, the results of a simple paw test suggest Dogs will refuse to take part in simple tasks if they see other dogs being rewarded and they are not, a study from Austria suggests. (BBC News) Lessons in being happy proposed England's primary schools should teach how to lead happy lives and focus on six themed areas of learning, a major review says. (BBC News) Adams unfazed by Portsmouth sale Portsmouth boss Tony Adams assures Pompey fans he will not be forced to sell players in January after the club is put up for sale. (BBC Sport) What's behind deaths of S African crocs? 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(USATODAY.com) (Business Week) Choosing gifts, helping others is 'life-changing' for kids in USA Some U.S. children have learned that it's better to give than to receive by helping children in other countries. About five years ... (USATODAY.com) Bush to country: 'I'm sorry' about the economic crisis President Bush expressed regret Monday that the global financial crisis has cost jobs and shrinking retirement accounts and said ... (USATODAY.com) Oil falls below $50 as OPEC doesn't cut output Oil prices tumbled below $50 a barrel Monday as manufacturing activity in the U.S. hit a 26-year low, a showing that was much ... (USATODAY.com) US factory output plummets again US manufacturing activity fell in November to a fresh 26-year low, the latest Institute for Supply Management data shows. (BBC News) US foreclosure sales help buyers find bargain (BBC News) (Business Week) Decision due on conjoined twins Doctors will decide next Tuesday whether to operate on two conjoined twins born in a London hospital last week. (BBC News) Man 'put mother's body in river' A man is detained in China for throwing his mother's body into a river because he could not afford a funeral, state media says. (BBC News) Decision due on conjoined twins Doctors will decide whether to operate on conjoined twins born to an 18-year-old English woman, the youngest ever such mother. (BBC News) Opec refuses oil production cuts Opec leaders leave oil production quotas unchanged after a brief meeting in the Egyptian capital. (BBC News) A BBC reporter's 12-year-old child set up a scoop (BBC News) Hearts suffer more wage problems Hearts confirm their players have not received their wages on time for the second time this season. (BBC Sport) Keeping home workers busy (BBC News) Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down A Wal-Mart worker died after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers shortly after the Long Island store opened Friday, ... (USATODAY.com) It's 'Britney,' the documentary The documentary Britney: For the Record airs Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. The production company @radical.media followed the ... (USATODAY.com) Many feel pull of inauguration Many people without event tickets feel compelled to be there for emotional or symbolic reasons. (USATODAY.com) India return up to us - Pietersen England captain Kevin Pietersen says none of his players will be forced to return to India for the two-Test series after the terror attacks in Mumbai. (BBC Sport) India return up to us - Pietersen England captain Kevin Pietersen says none of his players will be forced to return to India for the two-Test series after the terror attacks in Mumbai. (BBC News) Many feel drawn to inauguration Many people without tickets to official events feel compelled to be there for emotional or symbolic reasons. (USATODAY.com) It's 'Britney,' the documentary Britney Spears stares out a window at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, then turns and looks squarely into the camera. (USATODAY.com) Air crash suggests the wild 1990s cast a long shadow (BBC News) Webber targets return in February Mark Webber tells BBC Sport he hopes to recover from a broken leg in time for the first test of Red Bull's new car. (BBC Sport) Maxine reveals sex scene shocker Actress Maxine Peake, 34, got her big break in Victoria Woods sitcom Dinnerladies then lost 5st to play Veronica in chav drama Shameless. She is currently appearing in costume dramas Little Dorrit on BBC1 and The Devils Whore on Channel 4. 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(BBC Sport) Distractions 'hit old-age memory' Mental slowing down in old age can be blamed partly on being more easily distracted, research suggests. (BBC News) China's central bank cuts rates China's central bank cuts the country's interest rates for the fourth time since mid-September in order to stimulate growth. (BBC News) The US gun owners who will not give up their AK-47s (BBC News) Blood pressure dips in mothers Moms, on some days you might feel as if life with children sends your blood pressure soaring, but a study out today suggests ... (USATODAY.com) Toys 'R' Us CEO on Holiday Shopping (Business Week) University of Washington Admissions Q&A (Business Week) Toys "R" Us CEO on Holiday Shopping (Business Week) Care 'failing the terminally ill' Terminally ill people and their families are being let down by failings in end of life care, a watchdog says. (BBC News) Fewer smokers linked to lower cancer death rate The number of new cancer cases and deaths are falling for both men and women for the first time since the government began compiling ... (USATODAY.com) UK rapist father gets life sentence A father from Sheffield who repeatedly raped his two daughters, resulting in 19 pregnancies, is jailed for life. (BBC News) Rapist father gets life sentence A father from Sheffield who repeatedly raped his two daughters, resulting in 19 pregnancies, is jailed for life. (BBC News) Tehran cab service puts women in the driver's seat (BBC News) Unprecedented Times for the Stock Market (Business Week) What's it like to earn your living by tasting chocolate? (BBC News) Many keeping babies with Down's More Down's syndrome babies are born in the UK than before the widespread introduction of pre-natal screening, figures show. (BBC News) Many opting to keep Down's babies More Down's syndrome babies are born in the UK than before the widespread introduction of pre-natal screening, figures show. (BBC News) Saudi Arabia cuts interest rate Saudi Arabia cuts a key interest rate to boost the economy, while stocks drop to a five-year low. (BBC News) Down's births rise despite tests More Down's syndrome babies are born in the UK than before the widespread introduction of pre-natal screening, figures show. (BBC News) Police die in crash answering call Four policemen are killed in a road crash while answering a call for help from colleagues in County Down. (BBC News) UK 'to cut taxes' in rescue package Britain's Labour government is expected to cut sales tax on Monday in an emergency package aimed at reviving the economy. (BBC News) Four police officers die in crash Four police officers have been killed in an early morning road accident in County Down, Northern Ireland. (BBC News) Torn from home... the Kindertransport children of 1938 (BBC News) Cipriani accepts blame for defeat England fly-half Danny Cipriani admits his below-par performance was a factor as South Africa inflict England's heaviest ever home defeat. (BBC Sport) Will South Africa's 2010 World Cup be hit by a downturn? (BBC News) Wilkinson backed to play until 40 Jonny Wilkinson's mentor Steve Black believes the England fly-half can defy his injuries and play until he is 40. (BBC Sport) Somali man says world ignores their real problems (BBC News) Welfare plan 'may cause poverty' Ministers should rethink plans to force lone parents, disabled people and long term jobless into work, a government advisor says. (BBC News) Wilkinson 'can play 'til he's 40' Jonny Wilkinson's mentor Steve Black believes the England fly-half can defy his injuries and play until he is 40. (BBC Sport) Wilkinson 'can play 'til he's 40' Jonny Wilkinson's mentor Steve Black believes the England fly-half can defy his injuries and play until he is 40. (BBC News) Gallas questions Arsenal courage Arsenal captain William Gallas admits his side must toughen up if they are to challenge for the Premier League title. (BBC News) Gallas questions Arsenal courage Arsenal captain William Gallas admits his side must toughen up if they are to challenge for the Premier League title. (BBC Sport) Arsenal not brave enough - Gallas Arsenal captain William Gallas admits his side must toughen up if they are to challenge for the Premier League title. 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(BBC Sport) Clampdown on excessive speeders A raft of measures is suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs. (BBC News) Clampdown on excessive speeders A raft of measures are suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs. (BBC News) California to review gay marriage ban California's top court says it will hear challenges to the gay marriage ban, but it will remain in place for now. (BBC News) Court to review gay marriage ban California's top court says it will hear challenges to the gay marriage ban, but it will remain in place for now. (BBC News) US consumer prices in record fall US consumer prices dropped by a record 1% in October as fuel costs kept falling for a third month in a row. (BBC News) (Business Week) Chinese plants shut as global financial crisis hits (BBC News) U.S. Won't Kill Wild Horses -- For Now <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081118-wild-horses.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081118-wild-horses_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>Thousands of wild horses in U.S. care will not be put down to give the government another year to explore possible solutions and "let cooler heads prevail," U.S. officials said Monday. </p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Colombia scam victim tells how she was taken in (BBC News) Federer eyes sixth Wimbledon win Roger Federer says he would rather win a sixth Wimbledon crown than regain his world number one spot next year. (BBC Sport) Sharp fall in US wholesale prices US wholesale prices fell by 2.8% in October, the biggest monthly fall for over 60 years. (BBC News) Oldest nuclear family 'murdered' A 4,600-year-old family group - the oldest so far identified - suffered a violent death, researchers say. (BBC News) Stocks: Desperately Seeking Follow-Through (Business Week) The BBC-branded container, prepares to leave Shanghai (BBC News) When a village grows into a city (BBC News) Oil prices rise on US output data Oil prices have risen after surprisingly good US industrial output figures and warnings of cold weather. (BBC News) Case worker wanted Baby P in care A senior social worker and police did not want Baby P returned to the home where he later died, the BBC learns. (BBC News) U.S. schools' foreign enrollments soar The number of foreign students enrolled in U.S. colleges surged 7% last year to 623,805, an all-time high and the largest one-year ... (USATODAY.com) B-School: A Reset Button for Your Career (Business Week) Official wanted Baby P with carer Social services and police disagreed over how to protect Baby P, who died after months of abuse, a BBC investigation finds. (BBC News) Small firms in Osaka hope to weather economic storm (BBC News) Report: Expectations too low at community colleges Though many community college students say their coursework is challenging, there is "ample evidence" colleges can do more to ... (USATODAY.com) 7% surge is a high mark for foreign students enrolled in U.S. colleges The number of foreign students enrolled in U.S. colleges surged 7% last year to 623,805, an all-time high and the largest one-year ... (USATODAY.com) Three die in police pursuit crash Three people are killed when their car hits a garden wall while they are being pursued by police in Greater Manchester. (BBC News) Rapper West criticises paparazzi Rap star Kanye West criticises paparazzi photographers following his brief arrest after an incident in Newcastle. (BBC News) Gas blasts kill Romanian miners Gas explosions at a colliery in south-western Romania kill 12 miners and seriously injure eight others, officials say. (BBC News) Nadal still main rival - Federer Andy Murray prepares to face Nikolay Davydenko in his first Masters Cup semi-final in Shanghai. (BBC Sport) Stevens and Robertson into final Matthew Stevens beats Stephen Hendry 6-4 to reach the final of the Bahrain Championship, where he will play Neil Roberston. (BBC Sport) Preparing Employees for Benefits Enrollment (Business Week) Woman reaches US army's top rank An American woman is promoted to four-star general - the first female to reach the US army's highest rank. (BBC News) Argentina bus hijack fans charged Nearly 70 fans of an Argentine football club are charged after hijacking two buses to get to their team's game, say police. (BBC News) Sun Micro to cut up to 6,000 jobs Computer hardware maker Sun Microsystems is to cut up to 6,000 jobs in a bid to reduce costs. (BBC News) Flying to Dubai on the A380 Jumbo Jet (Business Week) A historic pursuit in war-torn Beirut, but for how long? (BBC News) Baby P council is 'truly sorry' Haringey Council says it is truly sorry for not doing more to protect Baby P who died from horrific abuse. (BBC News) Baby P council is 'truly sorry' A Haringey councillor says she is truly sorry for not doing more to protect Baby P who died from horrific abuse. (BBC News) Unhappy Brooking takes FA to task Sir Trevor Brooking tells the BBC he is growing frustrated with the Football Association's failure to have a telling impact on youth development. (BBC Sport) Germany's economy falls into recession Official German figures show Europe's biggest economy is in recession, raising fears for the rest of the continent. (BBC News) Flying to Dubai on the A380 Jumbo Jet (Business Week) Entire schools targeted in Congo rebel recruitment (BBC News) Women in an Afghan jail endure dire conditions (BBC News) Murray cruises into Masters semis Andy Murray makes the Masters Cup semi-finals by beating Gilles Simon while Roger Federer wins to keep his hopes alive. (BBC Sport) Murray cruises into Masters semis Andy Murray makes the Masters Cup semi-finals by beating Gilles Simon while Roger Federer wins to keep his hopes alive. (BBC News) Acid attack on Afghan schoolgirls Attackers spray acid in the faces of at least 15 girls outside a school in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, police say. (BBC News) The short and miserable life of Baby P (BBC News) (Business Week) Older couples 'use condoms less' Couples who meet in their 30s or 40s are less likely to use condoms than younger counterparts, a study suggests. (BBC News) Resources for an Aspiring Young Entrepreneur (Business Week) (Business Week) Brown raises tax cut speculation Gordon Brown says tax cuts are among things being looked at for the pre-Budget report, which is due "in the next few days". 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(BBC Sport) 'I'm sorry I stole from you' - thief sends apology and money to shop A former drug addict sends a letter of apology to a shop he stole cigarettes from seven years ago. (BBC News) Haitian worker tries to dig children from collapsed school (BBC News) Father 'murdered' by son, aged 8 An eight-year-old boy is charged with the murder of his father and another man in the US state of Arizona, police say. (BBC News) Corden on that famous strip off Rotund funnyman James Corden, 30, started his career acting in TV shows such as Hollyoaks and Fat Friends. The success of sitcom Gavin & Stacey, which he co-wrote, has transformed him into a media impresario with several film and TV projects up his sleeve. 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(BBC News) Swann focusing on tour of India Graeme Swann says England's defeat in the $20m Stanford Twenty20 match will not affect their ODI and Test tour of India. (BBC Sport) (Business Week) (Business Week) Fatal bus fire on German motorway Up to 20 people have died in a fire on a bus on a motorway near the German city of Hanover, police say. (BBC News) Downturn points to cut in rates As the UK rate-setters meet, economic reports point to a worsening downturn that may make them cut rates again. (BBC News) Egyptian presenter on air after six-year headscarf battle (BBC News) Congo mother tells how she fled fighting for camp (BBC News) Keeping Business Alive During Divorce (Business Week) Fear of dying still stalks streets of Iraq's capital (BBC News) Menezes police 'out of control' A witness on the train where Jean Charles de Menezes died tells an inquest police marksmen appeared panicked before the shooting. (BBC News) New homes 'will engulf greenbelt' An area of greenbelt land the size of Birmingham is to be used for new homes, the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England says. (BBC News) Boeing machinists return to work Workers at the US aircraft maker Boeing vote to end their strike and to return to work this weekend. (BBC News) Keeping a Business Alive During a Divorce (Business Week) Daylight Saving Time History in the U.S. <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081031-daylight-saving-time-history-facts.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081031-daylight-saving-time-history-facts_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>Get the facts behind the U.S. daylight saving time system, including when to change your clocks this weekend and why the system is run by the Department of Transportation.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Adebayor doubts Arsenal title bid Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor questions his side's ability to win the Premier League in the wake of their 4-4 draw with Tottenham. (BBC Sport) Hamilton 'feels Senna connection' Lewis Hamilton reveals his admiration for the late Ayrton Senna, saying he feels he "shares something" with the three-time world champion. (BBC Sport) Plastic hands 'must-have' accessory for Thai protesters The clickety-clack sound of plastic hands is being heard across Thailand as protesters wave them at opponents or use them to greet friends in the country's latest craze. (BBC News) Australia youths 'maul flamingo' Four Australian teens are charged with an attack on a rare, aged and near-blind flamingo. (BBC News) US interest rates slashed to 1% The US Federal Reserve reduces its key US interest rate from 1.5% to 1%, its lowest level since 2004. (BBC News) Fed slashes key rates half a percentage point to 1.0% The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates a half-percentage point to the lowest level in more than four years Wednesday as policymakers ... (USATODAY.com) Old blood 'boosts infection risk' Storing donated blood too long increases the chance of an infection, US researchers claim. (BBC News) (Business Week) Cut in US interest rates expected The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to reduce US interest rates from their current level of 1.5% later. (BBC News) The problems of being a rich business heir (BBC News) Will a Promotion Price Me Out of Future Jobs? (Business Week) Entrepreneurs Turn Business Failure into Success (Business Week) Zep warned off 'pointless' tour Led Zeppelin should not hit the road for a full tour with a new singer, their former promoter Harvey Goldsmith says. (BBC News) Fight to save Iranian teenagers sentenced to hang (BBC News) Wearing red can boost attraction, say scientists Women who don a little red dress before going out with a man may find their date more attentive and generous, according to scientists. (BBC News) Safin may quit after Paris defeat Marat Safin says he could retire after yet another disappointing defeat, this time at the Paris Masters. (BBC Sport) Arctic ice thickness 'plummets' Arctic sea ice thickness "plummeted" last winter, thinning by as much as 49cm in some regions, data shows. (BBC News) Focus Stock: Tough Times Favor Family Dollar Stores (Business Week) Focus Stock: Tough Times Favor Family Dollar Stores (Business Week) Arctic ice thickness 'plummets' Arctic sea ice thickness "plummeted" last winter, thinning by as much as 49 centimetres in some regions, data shows. (BBC News) Ice sheet secrets to be revealed The secrets of the largest ice sheet on earth are to be revealed under plans to map the Antarctic in detail. (BBC News) Niger trial casts light on continuing W African slavery (BBC News) Niger ex-slave wins landmark case A West African court finds Niger guilty of failing to protect a woman from slavery in a landmark case. (BBC News) English and computer classes in Afghan badlands (BBC News) South Korea cuts rates to 4.25% South Korea's central bank cuts its key interest rate to 4.25% from 5% in an attempt to boost the economy. (BBC News) Landmark slavery case for W Africa A West African court finds Niger guilty of failing to protect a woman from slavery in a landmark case. (BBC News) Falling demand means harsh realities in China (BBC News) S Koreans explain how the economic turmoil affects them (BBC News) Ferguson vows to keep Hargreaves Sir Alex Ferguson quashes rumours Manchester United want to sell injury-hit midfielder Owen Hargreaves. (BBC Sport) (Business Week) Arbeter: Tracking the Oct. 24 Meltdown (Business Week) Arbeter: Tracking the Oct. 24 Stock Meltdown (Business Week) Testing whether out-of-the-body experiences exist (BBC News) Texts tackle HIV in South Africa Free text messages to mobile phones will soon be helping encourage South Africans to get tested for HIV. (BBC News) Want to make friends? Give them a hot drink People are more likely to judge strangers as welcoming and trustworthy when they are holding a hot cup of coffee, research shows. (BBC News) In a Tense Economy, Tap into Hope (Business Week) Warm Your Hands, Warm Your Outlook? <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081023-warmth-coffee.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081023-warmth-coffee_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>People who hold, say, hot drinks judge another person more favorably than people holding cold items do, a new study shows.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) NY allows Bloomberg new mayor bid The city council in New York abolishes a two-term limit for officials, allowing Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run again. 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(BBC News) Nasty memories? Mouse method could wipe slate clean US scientists say they have erased memories from mice, raising hopes the technique could help humans overcome traumatic events. (BBC News) How to kick-start a faltering economy the Keynes way (BBC News) The US former bank worker now sleeping in his car (BBC News) Will Web 2.0 Survive the Financial Crisis? (Business Week) The Crisis May Be a Boon for Some Small Businesses (Business Week) Ricky Gervais admits he reads his own reviews (BBC News) Tisdale talks about Efron's 'BO' Actress Ashley Tisdale, 23, plays Sharpay Evans in the tween phenomenon High School Musical films. Tisdale has been acting since she was three and has been a regular in Disney productions since leaving school. Shes also enjoying success in the US with a spin-off pop career. 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(BBC Sport) Poverty gap widens in wealthy nations The gap between rich and poor in most wealthy nations is wider than 20 years ago, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) says. (BBC News) Financial Planning: What Higher Taxes Could Mean (Business Week) Hi-tech brings families together New technologies are forging bonds among families and bringing people together, says a report. (BBC News) Parents 'wrong' on child weight Many parents overlook their child's unhealthy weight because they believe it is normal, claim researchers. (BBC News) Madeley on exclusive OJ interview Richard Madeley, 52, has entertained generations of students and pensioners with daytime shows This Morning and Richard & Judy alongside long-suffering wife Judy Finnigan. His new book, Fathers & Sons, details the crazy antics of his great grandfather, who emigrated to Canada. 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(BBC News) Migrant numbers 'must be reduced' The number of migrants entering the UK under the points system may have to be reduced because of the deteriorating economic situation, an immigration minister says. (BBC News) Kirk Douglas urges young Americans to go to the polls (BBC News) Batsman pays tribute to record-breaking Tendulkar (BBC News) Three Tips for a Successful Internship (Business Week) How Brains could have foretold the financial crash (BBC News) Fear in Sri Lankan rebel town as fighting gets closer (BBC News) World wakes up to the global food challenge (BBC News) Shock of Indian airline staff at mass lay-offs (BBC News) Nicola hits back at Louis' 'fat' jibe Singer Nicola Roberts, 23, is one fifth of Britains best pop act Girls Aloud. Formed on a talent show in 2002, they were supposed to be managed by Louis Walsh, who in practice left them to do it themselves. Theyve since shifted 3million records and new single, The Promise, is out on October 20. 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(BBC Sport) BMW 135i: High Performance, Low Price (Business Week) (Business Week) Moyes signs new deal at Everton Manager David Moyes ends speculation over his future by signing a new five-year deal at Everton. (BBC Sport) (Business Week) Moyes signs new deal at Everton Manager David Moyes ends speculation over his future by signing a new five-year deal at Everton. (BBC News) Residents of Israel town describe Arab-Jewish rioting (BBC News) 'Credit crunch insomnia' emerging Money and work worries are keeping about half of us awake at night, a poll suggests. (BBC News) |