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Full List **** 4 Upper IntermediateStories Checked for Students of English by Jamaby Britney: I totally lost my way Britney Spears has spoken out about why she decided to divorce ex-husband Kevin Federline.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/324/f/4508/s/269c47a/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class='mf-viral'><table border='0'><tr><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/sendemail2.html?title=Britney: I totally lost my way&link=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?Britney%3a_I_totally_lost_my_way&in_article_id=413559&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=" target="_blank"><img src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif" border="0" /></a></td><td valign='middle'><a href="http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Britney: I totally lost my way&link=http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?Britney%3a_I_totally_lost_my_way&in_article_id=413559&in_page_id=7&in_a_source=" target="_blank"><img src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif" border="0" /></a></td></tr></table></div><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/24192742629/u/0/f/4508/c/324/s/40486010/a2.htm"><img src="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/24192742629/u/0/f/4508/c/324/s/40486010/a2.img" border="0"/></a> (Metro) Man Utd suffer Brown injury blow Manchester United defender Wes Brown is out for up to five weeks following exploratory ankle surgery. (BBC Sport) Capello surprised by improvement Fabio Capello says England are ahead of schedule as he approaches the end of his first year in charge. (BBC Sport) Where Would You Relocate for a Job? (Business Week) Congress to Detroit: What's Your Plan? (Business Week) (Business Week) Experts agree: Online time is good for teens (BBC News) Google unveils customised search A tool unveiled by search giant Google will let users tailor search results much more closely to their needs. (BBC News) Otter makes 'perilous' sea crossing to new island home An otter has survived a "perilous" three-mile sea crossing to the Farne Islands for the first time, the National Trust says. (BBC News) Presidency reform passed by Duma A bill to extend Russia's presidential term from four to six years wins the overwhelming backing of MPs. (BBC News) Repossession of homes up by 12% The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year. (BBC News) China woman loses fight for home Workers tear down the home of Chinese activist Ni Yulan, now in detention after fighting for six years to save it. (BBC News) SA 'racist' killer faces prison A judge is due to sentence an 18-year-old white South African, who has admitted killing four black people. (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) (Business Week) Where Would You Relocate for a Job? (Business Week) 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) Online time 'is good for teens' Teenagers' use of digital media shows that time online teaches children important skills, a big study shows. (BBC News) Trying to undermine the appeal of Italy's Camorra (BBC News) China 'student quake toll 19,000' More than 19,000 people died when schools collapsed in the huge earthquake that hit China in May, Chinese authorities reveal. (BBC News) Online time 'is good for teens' Teenagers' use of digital media shows that time online teaches children important skills, a new study shows. (BBC News) First otter reaches Farne Islands An otter has survived a "perilous" three-mile sea crossing to the Farne Islands for the first time, the National Trust says. (BBC News) What is missing from this supermodel's body? (BBC News) Madonna split 'not about money' Guy Ritchie tells a newspaper that discussion over the terms of his divorce from Madonna "was never, ever about money". (BBC News) Madonna and Ritchie begin divorce Singer Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to begin their divorce at the High Court in London on Friday, according to court lists. (BBC News) Invisibility Cloak "Feasible Now" <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081120-invisibility-cloak.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081120-invisibility-cloak_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>Scientists are one step closer to creating a Harry Potter-like invisibility cloak. But when we'll be able to hide under the high-tech garments is a matter of "will and money," experts say.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Vital Signs: Housing and Spending Still Look Weak (Business Week) Madonna and Ritchie begin divorce Singer Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to be divorced in London on Friday, High Court lists show. (BBC News) Oil price goes below $50 a barrel Oil prices have fallen below $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for oil. (BBC News) Man City search for loan keeper The Premier League gives Manchester City permission to sign a goalkeeper as a temporary replacement for Joe Hart, who was injured against Hull on Sunday. (BBC Sport) Capello delighted by first year Fabio Capello says his first year as England boss could not have gone better after beating Germany 2-1 in Berlin. (BBC Sport) Security draws Iraqi doctors home Improved security in Iraq has led to 800 doctors returning so far this year, a senior health ministry official says. (BBC News) Serbia's iconic car finally runs off the road (BBC News) Madonna's divorce to be finalised Singer Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to be divorced in London on Friday, High Court lists show. (BBC News) US judge orders Algerians freed Five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay for almost seven years must be freed, a US judge rules. 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(BBC Sport) Trading Down Is the New Real Estate Reality (Business Week) Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue (Business Week) Police and teachers on BNP list Serving and former police officers, teachers and soldiers are listed as BNP members in a leaked document. (BBC News) UK prostitute users face clampdown Paying for sex with prostitutes who are controlled by pimps or illegally trafficked to the UK is to be outlawed. (BBC News) Politkovskaya trial doors closed The trial of three men over the murder of Russian reporter and Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya is closed to the public. (BBC News) Troubles of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler hit Detroit (BBC News) (Business Week) Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue (Business Week) How Health Sites Can Reach Youth (Business Week) Is a Short Sale Right for You? (Business Week) Prostitute users face clampdown Paying for sex with prostitutes who are controlled by pimps or illegally trafficked to the UK is to be outlawed. (BBC News) UN in talks on Afghan returnees The UN refugee agency is to hold talks in Afghanistan to mobilise support for the return and reintegration of Afghan refugees. (BBC News) Arizona boy, 8, admits double shooting in video An 8-year-old boy accused in the shooting deaths of his father and another man said in a police interview released Tuesday that ... (USATODAY.com) Study: Today's youth think quite highly of themselves Today's teenagers and young adults are far more likely than their parents to believe they're great people, destined for maximum ... (USATODAY.com) Police and teachers on BNP list Serving and former police officers, teachers and soldiers are listed as BNP members in a leaked document. (BBC News) US 'cyber-bullying' case begins Jury selection begins in the trial of a US woman accused of using MySpace to bully a 13-year-old girl who later killed herself. (BBC News) EastEnder tells of Busted dating abuse Actress Kara Tointon, 25, is best known for playing Dawn Swann on EastEnders. She has been in the show since 2005, previously appeared on Dream Team and dated James Bourne from boy band Busted. Kara has just returned from a trip to Zambia to promote Christian Aids new Christmas campaign. 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(BBC Sport) Ballesteros leaves intensive care Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is released from intensive care says the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour. (BBC Sport) Capello plans injury check regime England coach Fabio Capello is to demand injured players are checked by national team doctors before future games. (BBC Sport) Earliest Known Nuclear Family Found; Died in Massacre? <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081117-stone-age-family.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081117-stone-age-family_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>A mother, father, and two boys were buried facing each other, perhaps "to tell us that these people belong together," one scientist said.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Taking the Pulse of Entrepreneurship (Business Week) Five Ways to Win Over Customers (Business Week) Ballesteros leaves intensive care Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is released from intensive care says the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour. (BBC News) 300,000 UK visas 'wrongly issued' Around 300,000 visas giving people the right to come to Britain may be wrongly approved every year, MPs are told. 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(BBC Sport) Boateng regrets decision on Ghana Hull City midfielder George Boateng learns to live with the fact that he will never play for Ghana. (BBC Sport) Consumer inflation falls to 4.5% Official figures show that UK inflation fell from 5.2% to 4.5% in October, as oil prices and transport costs fell. (BBC News) Child murder case shocks NZ court A judge presiding over the case of a tortured and murdered three-year-old girl weeps as she delivers sentence. (BBC News) Are Your Retirement Accounts Safe? (Business Week) Albanian children imprisoned by old vendetta code (BBC News) Wolseley to shed 2,300 more jobs Building materials firm Wolseley is to cut 2,300 more jobs, the majority in the UK, as the housing downturn continues to bite. (BBC News) Consumer inflation set to fall Figures due out later are expected to show UK inflation fell to 4.8% last month, mainly due to cheaper food and fuel prices. (BBC News) (Business Week) Jerry Yang to quit as Yahoo boss Jerry Yang, the co-founder of Yahoo, is to stand down as the internet portal's chief executive officer. (BBC News) Consumer inflation set to fall Official figures due out later on Tuesday are expected to show that UK inflation fell to 4.8% in October. (BBC News) Heavy lake-effect snow blasts Great Lakes A blast of cold wind spread snow along the Great Lakes from Michigan to New York on Monday, dumping 2 feet on this central New ... (USATODAY.com) College presidents' salaries increase: One-third earn over $500K At least one person on campus has done OK as the economy has declined: public university presidents' salaries climbed 7.6% last ... (USATODAY.com) Programs help with tuition in exchange for public service Eager to encourage public service and give debt-burdened graduates more options, several colleges and universities are trying ... (USATODAY.com) Stone Age Family Grave Found -- A First <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081117-stone-age-family.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081117-stone-age-family_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>A mother, father, and two boys buried together in Germany—possibly victims of a violent raid—provide the oldest known molecular genetic evidence of a nuclear family, scientists say. </p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Nokia Lowers Handset Sales Predictions (Business Week) Barclays vs. Persian Gulf Investors (Business Week) Aboard Emirates' First A380 to New York (Business Week) The Best New Cars of 2009—If Anyone Is Still Buying New Cars (Business Week) Kashmir voters cast their ballots as protests fade (BBC News) Heavy lake-effect snow blasts Great Lakes A blast of cold wind across the Great Lakes piled snow as much as two feet deep Monday, an early taste of winter that made driving ... (USATODAY.com) 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) Hadron Collider repairs cost £14m The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will cost almost £14m ($21m) to repair and hopefully be back up and running for June 2009. (BBC News) Views on the recently struck deal on US troops (BBC News) Latest Gromit misses out on Oscar Animated heroes Wallace and Gromit's latest adventure will have to wait until 2010 to be eligible for an Oscar. (BBC News) Obama may have to give up his beloved BlackBerry Before he ran for president Barack Obama quit smoking. Now that he's won the job, he may have to break another addiction: Checking ... (USATODAY.com) Bruce fumes at 'ridiculous' rules Wigan boss Steve Bruce says rules that prevent players appealing against yellow cards are "ridiculous" and should be changed. (BBC Sport) BBC reporter meets Diego Maradona at Glasgow Airport (BBC Sport) China TV bans top football league China's main TV station switches off coverage of the country's top football league following a series of team and players scandals. (BBC Sport) Doctor admits he is 'a terrorist' A British doctor accused of trying to set off car bombs in London and Glasgow admits he is a terrorist. (BBC News) UK identities sold for £80 online Internet fraudsters sell complete financial identities for just £80, according to an online safety group. (BBC News) Under-ice flood speeds up glacier Water moving beneath Antarctica is linked directly to the speed at which ice moves towards the ocean. (BBC News) Periods of healthy old age 'vary' The health of older people varies widely across Europe, even in those with longer life expectancies, a report claims. (BBC News) French 'virgin' ruling reversed A French appeal court overrules the decision to annul a Muslim marriage because the bride had lied about being a virgin. (BBC News) Oil prices fall on economy fears Oil prices fall on more bad economic news and after Opec hinted it would not cut oil production soon. (BBC News) Albino girl killed for body parts A six-year-old albino girl in Burundi is found dead with her limbs cut off, in the latest killing linked to ritual medicine. (BBC News) Life on one of Britain's poorest housing estates (BBC News) Fine wine prices fall as economic woes hit the super rich (BBC News) Mexico 'drug violence' kills 11 Mexican authorities blame drug-related crime as 11 people, including a teenage girl, die in 24 hours in the city of Tijuana. (BBC News) Obamas dish on '60 Minutes' interview In an interview on CBS' 60 Minutes his first since the election Barack Obama spoke about the economy, home foreclosures and ... (USATODAY.com) (Business Week) Key Questions From the G-20 Summit (Business Week) A high-fat diet in pregnancy may cause changes in the foetal brain that cause over-eating and obesity, research suggests. (BBC News) Record number of U.S. students study abroad, in diverse locations More U.S. students are studying abroad than ever before, and they're choosing an increasingly diverse array of destinations, ... (USATODAY.com) No need for nursing home when PACE handles seniors' care The Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) treats nearly 200 PACE patients almost ... (USATODAY.com) (Business Week) Officials were split over Baby P Social services and police disagreed over how to protect Baby P, who died after months of abuse, BBC investigation finds. (BBC News) It's huge and smells foul - an ocean motion is caught on camera A BBC crew films a whale shark - the world's biggest fish - expelling food waste. (BBC News) Periods of healthy old age 'vary' The health of older people varies widely between European countries, even in those with longer life expectancies, a report claims. (BBC News) IMF head calls for extra funding The head of the IMF says it will need more funding if it is to play a bigger role in aiding a global economic recovery. (BBC News) Obama 'to rebuild moral stature' US President-elect Barack Obama vows to rebuild his country's "moral stature" in his first TV interview since the election. (BBC News) Proof's in the brain scan: Romance doesn't have to fade The honeymoon doesn't have to be over just because you've been together for years, new research suggests. Brain scans of people ... (USATODAY.com) Prince Caspian on his Hello Kitty pants Actor Ben Barnes, 27, walked out of the National Theatres production of The History Boys to star in kiddie action epic The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian, in which he plays the title character. Ben can also be seen in toff comedy Easy Virtue, which is in cinemas now, and the forthcoming Dorian Gray. 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(BBC Sport) Superb Djokovic wins Masters Cup Novak Djokovic produces a magnificent display to beat Nikolay Davydenko in Shanghai and win his first Masters Cup title. (BBC Sport) Superb Djokovic wins Masters Cup Novak Djokovic produces a magnificent display to beat Nikolay Davydenko in Shanghai and win his first Masters Cup title. (BBC News) Osborne stands by economy warning The shadow chancellor rejects criticism of his warning about sterling, saying it is his job to tell the truth about the economy. (BBC News) Man stabbed at music awards show One man is stabbed and two others are injured during a music awards ceremony in London. (BBC News) Why the G20 cast list was its most remarkable feature (BBC News) Stunning Haye demolishes Barrett David Haye records a fifth-round knockout of Monte Barrett to announce his arrival in the heavyweight division. (BBC Sport) Wildfires devastate parts of California Officially, five homes were lost and five were damaged in Corona by early afternoon Saturday, one of four major fires burning ... (USATODAY.com) Wildfires devastate parts of California Officially, five homes were lost and five were damaged in Corona by early afternoon Saturday, one of five major fires burning ... (USATODAY.com) Robertson takes title in Bahrain Neil Robertson edges past Matthew Stevens to win the Bahrain Championship. (BBC Sport) Teenager sets out to sail the seven seas single-handedly The youngest sailor to cross the Atlantic single-handedly sets out on a lone voyage around the world. (BBC News) Frenchman held over missing women Police in France hold a man in the southern city of Marseille after three foreign prostitutes vanish in the space of a month. (BBC News) Dozens die in Burkina Faso crash At least 66 people are killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a goods lorry in the west African country of Burkina Faso. (BBC News) Madonna backs Malawi school drive Madonna urges fans to donate to a charity supporting schools for girls in Malawi, the home country of her adopted son. (BBC News) Iran pushes for further oil cut Iran is to urge Opec to agree another cut in production to boost the price of oil, a top Iranian oil official says. (BBC News) Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth. (BBC News) Dozens die in Burkina Faso crash At least 59 people are killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a goods lorry in the west African country of Burkina Faso. (BBC News) Davydenko ends Murray's Cup run Andy Murray is beaten by Nikolay Davydenko in the semi-finals of the Masters Cup to bring his 2008 season to an end. (BBC Sport) Harrington in touch in Singapore Padraig Harrington cards a 66 and is four shots off the lead after an incomplete third round of the Singapore Open. (BBC Sport) Scolari backs Drogba in coin row Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari defends Didier Drogba for throwing a coin into the crowd against Burnley. (BBC Sport) Ovary transplant baby 'a miracle' A woman who underwent the world's first whole ovary transplant speaks of her delight at giving birth. (BBC News) Madonna backs Malawi school drive Madonna urges her fans to donate to a charity supporting schools for girls in Malawi. (BBC News) Bush warns over 'protectionism' The US president says he is pleased with progress in leaders' talks on the financial crisis, but warns against "protectionism". (BBC News) Obama urges action on US economy US President-elect Barack Obama urges Congress to take immediate steps to tackle the economic crisis. (BBC News) Dozens die in Burkina Faso crash At least 30 people are killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a goods lorry in the west African country of Burkina Faso. (BBC News) Trading Down: Real Estate's New Reality (Business Week) Weight Watchers: Losing for a Cause (Business Week) Father Christmas gets early notice to cross Croatia off his list Father Christmas can cross Croatia off his list, after the prime minister banned state firms from having parties and giving presents, due to the credit crunch. 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(BBC Sport) Smith eager to silence knockers England coach Tony Smith vows to prove the critics wrong by leading his under-fire side into a World Cup final. (BBC Sport) Redknapp slams coin-throwing fans Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp brands coin-throwing fans "cowards" and calls for the culprits to be given life bans from football grounds. (BBC Sport) Wild Horses to Be Killed as Upkeep Costs Rise? <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081114-mustang-killings.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081114-mustang-killings_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>Thousands of wild mustangs kept in U.S. government holding pens may have to be euthanized unless alternatives are found, according to a new federal report released this week.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Murray targets Masters Cup final Andy Murray prepares to face Nikolay Davydenko in his first Masters Cup semi-final in Shanghai. 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(BBC Sport) A Traditional Chinese Alternative to U.S. Hospitals (Business Week) ...and virtual affairs. So how do avatars have sex? (BBC News) Father of Baby P speaks of loss The father of a baby found dead with 50 injuries describes his devastation, calling his son an affectionate boy. (BBC News) European debut for '$100 laptop' The One Laptop Per Child organisation will start selling its XO laptop in Europe on 17 November. (BBC News) Term changes set to tighten grip on Russian power (BBC News) Inmate escapes German jail by mailing himself out in a box A manhunt is under way in west Germany for a convicted drug dealer who escaped by mailing himself out of jail. (BBC News) Rapper West arrested after 'row' Rapper Kanye West was briefly arrested after an incident at a Newcastle nightclub, police confirm. (BBC News) Nebraska's safe haven law reveals families in trouble (BBC News) Murray knocks out ailing Federer Andy Murray puts Roger Federer out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai with a 4-6 7-6 7-5 win as the defending champion struggles with a lower back injury. (BBC Sport) Van Nistelrooy vows to fight back Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he is determined not to let a serious knee injury end his career. (BBC Sport) Murray knocks out ailing Federer Andy Murray puts Roger Federer out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai with a 4-6 7-6 7-5 win as the defending champion struggles with a lower back injury. (BBC News) PM rejects Baby P 'buck-passing' Gordon Brown's spokesman denies ministers did not do enough to help Baby P, after a whistle-blower reveals concerns. (BBC News) Can the ancient city regain its lost heritage status? (BBC News) US retail sales in record plunge US retail sales fell sharply last month, recording the biggest monthly decline since 1992, as hard-up consumers avoided the shops. (BBC News) Dog Whisperer slams South Park's Cartman US phenomenon Cesar Millan, 39, has won a cult British following through his canine-training antics in TV show The Dog Whisperer. Millan, who went to the US as a non-English-speaking Mexican illegal immigrant, manhandles the mutts and regularly insists: Im not being aggressive, Im being dominant. 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(BBC Sport) Hadden wants more pace from Scots Head coach Frank Hadden urges Scotland to match the speed and power of South Africa. (BBC Sport) Cipriani told to improve defence England defence coach Mike Ford tells Danny Cipriani to "front up" against Australia. (BBC Sport) China considers ditching F1 race Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official. (BBC Sport) Searching for the 'Disappeared' (Boston.com) Trading Down is the New Real Estate Reality (Business Week) Murray aims to knock out Federer Andy Murray says he want to knock world number two Roger Federer out of the Masters Cup when they meet on Friday. (BBC News) Lockerbie bomber bail bid fails A court rules that the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, will remain in jail while he appeals against his conviction. (BBC News) PM rejects Baby P 'buck-passing' Gordon Brown's spokesman denies ministers did not do enough to prevent the death of Baby P. (BBC News) $100 laptop to be sold in Europe The One Laptop Per Child organisation will start selling its XO laptop in Europe on 17 November. (BBC News) Indians suffering from 'disease of affluence' (BBC News) Russian MPs back presidency move Russian MPs back extending the presidential term amid speculation Vladimir Putin is ready to return to the Kremlin early. (BBC News) G20 will seek ways out of crisis Leaders of the G20 developed and emerging economies will begin talks over the weekend in Washington. (BBC News) RBS to cut 3,000 jobs worldwide Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to cut about 3,000 jobs worldwide in the next few weeks, the BBC has learned. (BBC News) East Timor court rules against PM East Timor's Constitutional Court decides that the government cannot vastly increase the budget by dipping into oil savings. (BBC News) Trading Down Is the New Real Estate Reality (Business Week) Entrepreneurs Ask VCs for Cash Back (Business Week) Ministers 'warned over Haringey' The government was warned of alleged child protection failings in a London borough months before Baby P died, it has emerged. (BBC News) Exoplanets finally come into view Two studies show the first direct images of planets outside our Solar System, including a three-planet system. (BBC News) New recession fears ahead of G20 New figures are set to show the eurozone is in recession, as world leaders gather in the US for a crucial economic summit. (BBC News) Vital Signs: More Gloomy Economic Reports Are Coming (Business Week) Future role not retirement is on prince's mind (BBC News) US 'pregnant man' expecting again Thomas Beatie, the US "pregnant man" who gave birth to a daughter in June, is expecting his second child. (BBC News) Sainsbury Gains as Brits Buy House Brands (Business Week) Germany Is Officially in Recession (Business Week) Stocks Rebound: Dow Jumps 552 Points (Business Week) (Business Week) Entire Russian church in remote region 'stolen by thieves' Thieves have made off with a 200-year-old church in central Russia, Orthodox Church officials say. (BBC News) England are confident - Morley England coach Tony Smith vows to prove the critics wrong by leading his under-fire side into a World Cup final. (BBC Sport) A Backlash Grows in Bangalore Over Tech Revolution (Business Week) Exoplanets finally come into view Two studies show the first direct images of planets outside our solar system, including a three-planet system. (BBC News) Civilian aircraft crashes in Iraq A cargo plane with seven people on board crashes in Iraq's western Anbar province after taking off near Falluja. (BBC News) Shortages and frustration under the blockade (BBC News) How did the police in Jersey get things so wrong? (BBC News) Bush defends free-market system US President Bush admits the financial system needs reform but insists the credit crisis was not a failure of the free-market. (BBC News) Get out of jail: Canada frees man too big for his cell Canadian authorities release a man weighing 450lb (205kg) - who has been deemed too big for his prison cell. (BBC News) Millions 'drop' in US quake drill Some five million Californians "drop, cover and hold on", in what organisers say is America's biggest earthquake drill. (BBC News) Study: Family members take diet seriously after heart attack A creative attempt to exploit a "teachable moment" and help families of hospitalized heart patients lower their own cholesterol ... (USATODAY.com) 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) Chanderpaul to return to Durham County champions Durham agree a deal for Shivnarine Chanderpaul to return to the Riverside next season. (BBC Sport) 'Love handles' raise death risk Carrying extra fat around your middle increases your risk of early death, even if your overall weight is normal, say researchers. (BBC News) Court closes Kuwait stock market A court orders Kuwait's stock exchange to close until 17 November following protests over falling share prices. (BBC News) Pound's fall continues to $1.48 Sterling's losses mount as the currency hits its lowest rate in six years against the dollar on fears of a deep recession. (BBC News) China startled by force of crisis Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says the effects of the economic crisis on China have been worse than expected. (BBC News) Nigeria's 'white elephant' satellite is shut down after just 18 months A multi-million dollar Nigerian satellite launched 18 months ago is shut down to avoid crashing into other satellites. 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(BBC Sport) Capello admits 2012 Olympic dream Fabio Capello says he would like to manage at the London Olympics after his England contract ends in 2012. (BBC Sport) Drogba faces police and FA probes Didier Drogba is facing police and FA investigations after throwing a coin into the crowd during Chelsea's Carling Cup fourth round defeat to Burnley. (BBC News) Peres lauds Saudi King peace plan Israeli President Shimon Peres praises highly the king of Saudi Arabia for his Middle East peace initiative. (BBC News) School risk for diabetes children The health of many children with type 1 diabetes is threatened due to poor care in primary schools, say campaigners. (BBC News) Just how old is that Monty Python joke about the dead parrot? An ancestor of Monty Python's famous dead parrot comedy sketch is found in a joke book, dating back to 4th Century Greece. (BBC News) OECD projects protracted slowdown The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development forecasts a "protracted slowdown" for leading economies. (BBC News) Coyle stays calm despite victory Burnley boss Owen Coyle insists he will not dwell on his side's stunning Carling Cup win over Chelsea, with an important league game coming up. (BBC Sport) BT to shed 10,000 jobs by March Telecoms group BT says it expects to have cut 10,000 jobs by March, which will mainly affect agency and contract workers. (BBC News) Millions set for US quake drill Some five million Californians are set to take part in what organisers say will be America's biggest earthquake drill. (BBC News) Drogba issues apology over coin Didier Drogba says he is sorry for throwing a coin back into the crowd during Chelsea's defeat by Burnley. (BBC Sport) Baby and child found dead in home A 21-year-old woman is arrested after police find the bodies of a baby and a toddler at an address in Greater Manchester. (BBC News) Sex-matched transplants 'better' Chances of long-term survival after a heart transplant rise if the donor and recipient are the same sex, researchers say. (BBC News) 'Love handles' raise risk of death Carrying extra fat around your middle increases your risk of early death, even if your overall weight is normal, say researchers. (BBC News) Luhrmann Australia film 'unfinished' Director Baz Luhrmann says he has yet to finish his $130m film Australia, which gets its world premiere next week. (BBC News) Capello admits 2012 Olympic dream Italian Fabio Capello reveals his "Olympic dream" as he contemplates life after his England contract ends in 2012 - just before the London Games. (BBC Sport) New Ice Age Predicted -- But Averted by Global Warming? <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081112-ice-age-global-warming.html?source=rss"> <img src="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/images/thumbs/081112-ice-age-global-warming_60x40.jpg" height="40" width="60" alt="image" /> </a> </td> <td valign="top"> <p>Deep ice sheets would blanket much of Canada, Europe, and Asia thousands of years from now—if it weren't for human-made global warming, a new study says.</p> </td> </tr></table> (National Geographic) Starbucks Blames Britain for Poor Sales (Business Week) Bank warns of recession into 2009 The Bank of England says the UK has probably entered a recession which will continue into 2009, and suggests it may cut rates further. (BBC News) Mexican scientists turn tequila into diamonds Mexican scientists turn tequila into diamonds (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) Henson ruled out of autumn series Coach Warren Gatland says centre Gavin Henson will miss the rest of Wales' autumn Test series with an Achilles injury. (BBC Sport) Hughes receives Man City backing Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is given the full backing of the club's new owner following a meeting in Abu Dhabi. (BBC Sport) 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) UK experts give blackouts warning Energy experts warn the UK could face an unacceptable risk of major blackouts in less than 10 years unless policy is improved. (BBC News) Baghdad shaken by series of bombs At least 21 people are killed and more than 90 injured in a series of bombs throughout Baghdad, police say. (BBC News) Is Medvedev paving the way for a Putin third term? (BBC News) Unemployment reaches 11-year high The number of jobless people in the UK jumps by 140,000 in the quarter to September to 1.82 million - the worst in 11 years. (BBC News) Oil price slides to 20-month low Oil prices fall to their lowest levels since the beginning of 2007 amid worries about weakening energy demand. (BBC News) Warning over SA migrant killings Attacks against foreigners in South Africa are continuing, leading to at least 10 recent deaths, activists say. (BBC News) Wenger proud of Arsenal rookies Arsene Wenger lavishes praise on Arsenal's young stars after their Carling Cup win against Wigan. (BBC News) Google searches track flu spread Google has unveiled a new website that maps flu outbreaks by plotting the locations of flu-related search terms. (BBC News) Iraqi soldier 'shoots US troops' An Iraqi soldier has shot dead two US soldiers and wounded six others in the city of Mosul, reports say. (BBC News) Bank says UK in serious recession The Bank of England says that the UK has entered a recession which will continue into 2009, and suggests it may cut rates further. (BBC News) Bush reflects on some moments to regret As his presidency comes to an end, US President George W Bush reflects on things that would better have been left unsaid. (BBC News) Algeria deputies scrap term limit The Algerian parliament approves a constitutional amendment that abolishes a two-term limit for the president. 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She is also currently cutting hair on BBC3 reality show Celebrity Scissorhands, which raises money for Children In Need. 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(BBC Sport) Wenger proud of Arsenal rookies Arsene Wenger lavishes praise on Arsenal's young stars after their Carling Cup win against Wigan. (BBC Sport) Roddick pulls out of Masters Cup Andy Roddick withdraws from the Masters Cup because of an ankle injury and is replaced by Radek Stepenek. (BBC News) 'Three dead' in Afghan bomb blast At least three people are killed and 30 wounded in a bomb blast in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, police say. (BBC News) Luhrmann's Australia 'unfinished' Director Baz Luhrmann says he has yet to finish his $130m (£84.2m) film Australia, which gets its world premiere next week. (BBC News) Oil price slides to 20-month low Oil prices have fallen to the lowest levels since the beginning of 2007 due to worries about weakening energy demand. (BBC News) Murray ready for tough Simon test Andy Murray says he is preparing himself for a tough match against in-form Frenchman Gilles Simon in his second Masters Cup encounter. (BBC Sport) Viewpoint: Look Beyond College 'Sticker Prices' (Business Week) Unemployment: How to Slow the Bleeding (Business Week) Do You Have a Rahm Emanuel on Your Staff? (Business Week) UK experts give blackouts warning Energy experts warn the UK could face an unacceptable risk of major blackouts in less than 10 years unless policy is improved. (BBC News) Further jobless increase expected A rise in UK unemployment expected in official figures later could take the jobless total to its highest level for a decade. (BBC News) Australian jailed for euthanasia A 60-year-old Australian woman is sentenced to two years of periodic detention for killing her partner in a euthanasia case. (BBC News) Guatemala bus fire dead were shot Fifteen people found in a charred bus in Guatemala had been shot, in an attack officials are linking to drug violence. (BBC News) Energy body warns on oil prices A lack of investment in exploration will be likely to force oil prices up and up, a leading energy body warns. (BBC News) The stoning of a Somali girl raises fears over radicals (BBC News) England will get it right - Smith England coach Tony Smith says he is confident his misfiring players will rediscover their form in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. (BBC Sport) 'Guitar Ambassador' Goes to the Movies (Business Week) Review ordered after abuse death A review of child protection is ordered after the death of a 17-month-old boy who suffered months of abuse. (BBC News) France honours WWI fallen at site of bloody battle (BBC News) UN cuts food rations in Zimbabwe The UN food agency says it has cut rations to four million people in Zimbabwe because its appeal for funds has been ignored. (BBC News) Djokovic wins to reach last four Novak Djokovic becomes the first player to book his place in the semi-finals of the Masters Cup after a tense 7-6 (7-3) 0-6 7-5 win over Nikolay Davydenko. (BBC Sport) France on course for Tri-Nations Rugby Football League boss Richard Lewis says he still expects France to play in the expanded Tri-Nations despite their World Cup disappointment. (BBC Sport) England coach Tony Smith says he is confident his misfiring players will rediscover their form in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. (BBC Sport) Defender Papac extends Ibrox stay Sasa Papac signs a new three-year deal with Rangers to keep him at Ibrox until 2011. (BBC Sport) Old baseball town starting to perk up as Tigers show season is real In the town that baseball forgot, time is standing still. Al Kaline is leaning against the Detroit Tigers' batting cage, watching ... (USATODAY.com) Gore's Current TV hopes to spark interest in young viewers NEW YORK -- Much of the talk around Al Gore's new Current TV network has been broadly philosophical, like the former vice president's statement that ''we want to be the television home page for the Internet generation." (Boston.com) Review ordered after abuse death A review of child protection is ordered after the death of a 17-month-old boy who suffered months of abuse. (BBC News) Palestinians in a maze of occupation and internal strife (BBC News) Inside the controversial new Oxford lab (BBC News) 'WWII photo kiss nurse' to lead veterans parade A 90-year-old who says she is the nurse in a famous WWII photograph is to lead the New York Veterans Day Parade. (BBC News) UN cuts food rations in Zimbabwe The UN food agency says it has had to cut rations to 4m people in Zimbabwe because its appeal for funds has been ignored. (BBC News) Nadal will miss Davis Cup final World number one Rafael Nadal is out of Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina because of a knee problem. (BBC Sport) Micky Higham expects England team-mate James Roby to start at hooker for the World Cup semi-final with New Zealand. (BBC Sport) Queen learns of childhood 'scrum' - Aussie rugby player 'tossed Her Majesty into air' An exuberant Australian rugby player tossed the Queen into the air whe |