Fwd: 2/28 BBC News - World

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From: Feed My Inbox <updates@feedmyinbox.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 1:57 AM
To: nissang1972@gmail.com

BBC News - World Occupy London protesters evicted February 28, 2012 at 1:41 AM Police and bailiffs remove tents from the Occupy London site at St Paul's Cathedral, bringing to an end a protest which began in October. Media Files _58756714_014116611-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Bayer sees profits almost double February 28, 2012 at 1:40 AM German pharmaceuticals giant Bayer says its profits almost doubled last year, fuelled by sales in emerging markets. Media Files _50357453_83473682.jpg (JPEG Image) UN rights council meets on Syria February 28, 2012 at 1:32 AM The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to meet to discuss the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Syria. Media Files _58751682_014110193-1.jpg (JPEG Image) England drop Morgan for Sri Lanka February 28, 2012 at 1:31 AM England drop Eoin Morgan for next month's Test tour of Sri Lanka, with Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel and James Tredwell all included. Media Files _58755332_58754973.jpg (JPEG Image) Oscars TV ratings up on last year February 28, 2012 at 1:27 AM This year's Academy Awards were watched by 39.3 million Americans - up 4% on last year's 37.6 million, according to early figures. Media Files _58758224_014107980-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Villas-Boas fears for his future February 28, 2012 at 1:23 AM Andre Villas-Boas fears for his Chelsea future after admitting he does not know if he has Roman Abramovich's full support. Media Files _58757678_andreeee-getty.jpg (JPEG Image) China plant blast leaves 13 dead February 28, 2012 at 12:51 AM An explosion occurs at a chemical factory in China's Hebei province, killing at least 13 people and injuring many more. Media Files _58756917_02_28_2012_china_hebei.gif (GIF Image) VIDEO: Greek crisis opera opens in Germany February 28, 2012 at 12:49 AM An opera about the Greek debt crisis has opened in Germany. Media Files _58756691_jex_1333966_de30-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Marussia miss final test session February 28, 2012 at 12:26 AM Marussia will miss the final pre-season F1 test in Barcelona after their MR01 car failed a mandatory crash test. Media Files _58757001_marussia_front_getty_139435936.jpg (JPEG Image) Thai man jailed for royal insult February 28, 2012 at 12:24 AM Thailand sentences a political activist to seven and a half years in prison for insulting the monarchy, the latest case brought under the lese majeste law. Media Files _58757850_014117141-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Investors shun chipmaker Elpida February 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM Elpida shares fail to find buyers at the Tokyo Stock Exchange as investors shun the chipmaker after it filed for bankruptcy protection. Media Files _58742974_014104911-1.jpg (JPEG Image) China plant blast leaves 12 dead February 27, 2012 at 11:42 PM An explosion occurs at a pharmaceutical factory in China's Hebei province, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more. Media Files _58756917_02_28_2012_china_hebei.gif (GIF Image) Second sibling sues Samsung boss February 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM The chairman of electronics giant Samsung is being sued by his sister over inheritance of company shares, following an earlier suit filed by his brother. Media Files _58490875_leekun-hee.jpg (JPEG Image) Aer Lingus profits from cost cuts February 27, 2012 at 11:26 PM Irish airline Aer Lingus sees its annual profits more than double, as it continues to benefit from extensive cost-cutting. Media Files _58756906_011904660-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Homs journalists rescue bid fails February 27, 2012 at 11:19 PM A fresh attempt to evacuate two wounded Western journalists from Homs ends in failure, the Red Cross says, as Syrian forces launch new offensives. Media Files _58751682_014110193-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Occupy London protesters evicted February 27, 2012 at 11:14 PM Police and bailiffs remove the tents from the Occupy London site at St Paul's Cathedral, bringing to an end a protest which began last October. Media Files _58756714_014116611-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Iran's opposition: Gagged by years of intimidation February 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM Iran's opposition gagged ahead of parliamentary election Media Files _58750054_007509827-1.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Blackberry sets out future path February 27, 2012 at 10:45 PM Blackberry's Alec Saunders speaks to Rory Cellan-Jones about the company's future after a difficult year and the competition it faces from Apple and Android. Media Files _58755110_jex_1333842_de27-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Investors shun chipmaker Elpida February 27, 2012 at 10:29 PM Elpida shares are untraded at the Tokyo Stock Exchange as investors shun the chipmaker after it files for bankruptcy protection. Media Files _58742974_014104911-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Bus ambush in Pakistan 'kills 18' February 27, 2012 at 10:28 PM At least 18 people are killed as gunmen open fire on a bus in the north-western Pakistani district of Kohistan, police say. Media Files _51606576_1a8330d1-0b60-48b5-a89d-e58c1cf2d5ff.jpg (JPEG Image) Japan seeks stronger coast guard February 27, 2012 at 10:12 PM Japan's cabinet approves bills to enhance coast guard powers, amid rumbling maritime disputes with China. Media Files _58756397_013857249-1.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Musical battleground in Russian vote February 27, 2012 at 9:53 PM In the run-up to the Russian presidential election next week, a wave of anti-Putin sentiment expressed through music is being welcomed, even if its performers wish to remain anonymous. Media Files _58756478_jex_1333958_de30-1.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Sierra Leone a decade after war February 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM In the 10 years since the end of the bloody and often gruesome civil war in Sierra Leone, retraining the government army has become a priority to help protect development in other areas. Media Files _58756449_jex_1333955_de10-1.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Fishing boat towing stranded liner February 27, 2012 at 9:44 PM A French fishing boat has come to the aid of an Italian cruise liner left adrift in the Indian Ocean with more than 600 passengers on board after a power failure. Media Files _58756337_jex_1333947_de01-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Free HIV treatment for foreigners February 27, 2012 at 9:44 PM Foreign nationals are to be offered free treatment for HIV on the NHS under plans backed by the government. Media Files _56833321_hivdrugs.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: UN holds Syria emergency meeting February 27, 2012 at 9:42 PM The UN's human rights council will hold an emergency session regarding the situation in Syria as government troops continue to attack a number of towns. Media Files _58756346_jex_1333949_de27-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Barclays to pay £500m avoided tax February 27, 2012 at 9:04 PM Barclays Bank is ordered by the Treasury to pay half-a-billion pounds in tax it tried to avoid, as retrospective legislation is introduced. Media Files _58756327_013922831-1.jpg (JPEG Image)

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BBC News - World S&P downgrades Greek debt again February 27, 2012 at 4:07 PM Greek debt classified as in "selective default" by the credit rating agency Standard and Poor's following the nation's bailout deal. Media Files _58755689_014043706-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Boat reaches stranded Costa ship February 27, 2012 at 3:51 PM A fishing boat reaches an Italian cruise ship adrift with more than 1,000 people on board in the Indian Ocean, but tug boats are many hours away. Media Files _58751228_014110063-1.jpg (JPEG Image) One dead in Ohio school shooting February 27, 2012 at 3:42 PM A student has been killed and four others injured by a gunman who opened fire at Chardon High School in the US state of Ohio. Media Files _58754601_58754596.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Melting Arctic link to severe winters February 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM The severe winters experienced in the UK and other areas of Europe, North America and China in the past few years could be linked to the melting of Arctic sea ice. Media Files _58755665_jex_1333883_de10-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Republicans vie for edge in vote February 27, 2012 at 2:16 PM US Republican rivals Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney launch withering attacks on each other a day before crucial primaries in Michigan and Arizona. Media Files _58754835_58754830.jpg (JPEG Image) Republicans vie for edge in vote February 27, 2012 at 2:16 PM US Republican rivals Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney launch withering attacks on each other a day before primaries in Michigan and Arizona. Media Files _58754835_58754830.jpg (JPEG Image) Homs rescue bid ends in failure February 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM A fresh attempt to evacuate two wounded journalists from Homs ended in failure, the Red Cross says, as Syrian forces launch a new offensive against opposition-held towns. Homs rescue bid ends in failure February 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM A fresh attempt to evacuate two wounded journalists from Homs ends in failure, the Red Cross says, as Syrian forces launch new offensives. VIDEO: Merkel drenched in beer February 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM The German chancellor got a little more beer than she bargained for when a waiter managed to spill five glasses of beer down her neck at an event organised by party colleagues. Media Files _58754465_jex_1333790_de28-1.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Google Fiber: Kansas City residents on life with ultra-fast internet February 27, 2012 at 12:15 PM Will Google's ultra-high speed fibre optic internet service in Kansas City usher in a new era of industry and society or just deliver faster web browsing? Media Files _58713081_dannipromo.jpg (JPEG Image) Peru Shining Path leader charged February 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM A court in Peru charges a leader of the remnants of the Maoist Shining Path rebel group with terrorism and drug trafficking. Media Files _58754373_artemio2.jpg (JPEG Image) Peru Shining Path leader charged February 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM A court in Peru charges the leader of the defeated Maoist Shining Path rebel group with terrorism and drug trafficking. Media Files _58754373_artemio2.jpg (JPEG Image) England hold nerve to win series February 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM England claim a dramatic five-run victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi to take the series 2-1. Media Files _58753739_140082268.jpg (JPEG Image) England hold nerve to win series February 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM England claim a dramatic five-run victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi to win the series 2-1. Media Files _58753739_140082268.jpg (JPEG Image) Melting Arctic link to UK snows February 27, 2012 at 12:05 PM The progressive shrinking of Arctic sea ice is bringing colder, snowier winters to the UK and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, scientists show. Media Files _58753859_chinasnowgetty.jpg (JPEG Image) Villas-Boas targets Porto's Hulk February 27, 2012 at 11:51 AM Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas hints that Porto striker Hulk could be one of his top summer transfer targets. Media Files _58754234_hulk_getty.jpg (JPEG Image) China architect wins top accolade February 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM Chinese architect Wang Shu has won this year's Pritzker Architecture Prize - the first Chinese citizen to be selected, the jury announced. Media Files _58753209_wang-shu-caa-p2-08-2.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Garzon cleared over Franco probe February 27, 2012 at 11:43 AM Spain's Supreme Court has cleared high-profile judge Baltasar Garzon of violating a 1977 amnesty law with his investigation of Franco-era crimes. Media Files _58753764_jex_1333774_de36-1.jpg (JPEG Image) England scrape to T20 series win February 27, 2012 at 11:19 AM England scrape to a five-run victory over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi to win the series 2-1. Media Files _58753739_140082268.jpg (JPEG Image) Bent ruled out for three months February 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM Villa's England striker Darren Bent is not expected to play again this season after being ruled out for up to three months. Media Files _58720320_58719963.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Sierra Leone: All boom but no progress? February 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM Ten years after the end of Sierra Leone's civil war, what progress has been made in rebuilding the country's economy? Media Files _58753692_jex_1333745_de50-1.jpg (JPEG Image) James Ibori: How a thief almost became Nigeria's president February 27, 2012 at 10:54 AM How a convicted thief became one of Nigeria's most powerful men Media Files _58750377_014109610.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Cruise ship adrift in Indian Ocean February 27, 2012 at 10:48 AM The Costa Allegra carrying 1,000 passengers and crew, is drifting without power some 200 miles from the Seychelles. Media Files _58753305_jex_1333727_de27-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Bent ruled out for three months February 27, 2012 at 10:45 AM Aston Villa and England striker Darren Bent is ruled out for up to three months after being diagnosed with ruptured ankle ligaments. Media Files _58720320_58719963.jpg (JPEG Image) China to reform one-child slogans February 27, 2012 at 10:33 AM China is to overhaul the sometimes threatening slogans used to enforce its one-child policy, the authorities announce. Media Files _58752905_p68ex2lv.jpg (JPEG Image) Downing backs Gerrard captaincy February 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM Stewart Downing believes Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard is the perfect candidate for the England captaincy. Media Files _58753430_58753429.jpg (JPEG Image) New clue to Neanderthal wipe-out February 27, 2012 at 10:14 AM Neanderthals were already on the verge of extinction by the time modern humans appeared in the frame, according to a study. Media Files _58741641_c0103518-neanderthal_with_shell_ornament,_artwork-spl.jpg (JPEG Image) Argentina turns away cruise ships

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BBC News - World VIDEO: Jeremy Paxman finds missionary legacy 'alive and well' February 27, 2012 at 6:33 AM In his exploration of British Empire, Jeremy Paxman visits a primary school in Malawi set up by the Church of Scotland in 1935 and find that missionary legacy alive and well. Media Files _58740876_11.missionschool.jpg (JPEG Image) Anchor cuts East Africa web cable February 27, 2012 at 5:59 AM East Africa's high-speed internet access is severely disrupted after a ship dropped its anchor onto fibre-optic cables off Kenya's coast. Media Files _58741883_007715488-1.jpg (JPEG Image) UK firm's role in iPad name row February 27, 2012 at 5:36 AM Court papers in a legal dispute over the iPad trademark follow an "extensive investigation", Proview tells the BBC. Media Files _58740156_ipadchina3.jpg (JPEG Image) Celtic 'parcel bomb' trial begins February 27, 2012 at 5:28 AM The trial begins of two men accused of plotting to kill Celtic manager Neil Lennon and other high-profile supporters of the club. Media Files _55181951_012521589-1.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: New EU sanctions over Syrian attacks February 27, 2012 at 5:25 AM The European Union has agreed further sanctions against the government in Damascus as violence against protesters continues. Media Files _58746195_jex_1333256_de47-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Nigeria official 'stole millions' February 27, 2012 at 5:12 AM James Ibori, a former governor of one of Nigeria's oil-producing states, pleads guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to defraud in a UK court. Media Files _58745709_013869971.jpg (JPEG Image) France hails The Artist's triumph February 27, 2012 at 5:10 AM French President Nicolas Sarkozy is among those celebrating The Artist's five Academy Awards, but commentators say the ceremony was largely free of surprises. Media Files _58739988_uggie3reu.jpg (JPEG Image) VIDEO: Greek carnival highlights crisis February 27, 2012 at 5:09 AM The financial crisis in Greece was the theme of the country's biggest carnival parade. Media Files _58739900_jex_1333028_de27-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Indonesian cleric sentence upheld February 27, 2012 at 4:56 AM Indonesia's Supreme Court upholds the 15-year jail term handed to radical cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for terror offences. Media Files _56294276_011933236-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Nigeria ex-governor pleads guilty February 27, 2012 at 4:48 AM James Ibori, a former governor of one of Nigeria's oil-producing states, pleads guilty to 10 counts of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud in a UK court. Media Files _51606576_1a8330d1-0b60-48b5-a89d-e58c1cf2d5ff.jpg (JPEG Image) Arsenal profit from player sales February 27, 2012 at 4:45 AM Premier League football club Arsenal reports a huge rise in half-year profits to £49.5m, following the sale of some key players. Media Files _51455660_51455566.jpg (JPEG Image) Power station engulfed in blaze February 27, 2012 at 4:17 AM A major fire engulfs Tilbury Power Station as a fire chief expresses concern about its impact on the structure of buildings at the plant. Media Files _58739330_tilbury1.jpg (JPEG Image) Inquiry told of corrupt 'network' February 27, 2012 at 4:16 AM Police are investigating a "network of corrupt officials" as part of their inquiries into phone hacking and police corruption, the Leveson Inquiry hears. Media Files _58743868_akers.jpg (JPEG Image) AUDIO: West is 'barking up wrong tree' February 27, 2012 at 4:05 AM Sir Andrew Green told BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast that the West needed a "strong dose of reality" when it came to Syria. Media Files _58742587_homs_reuters.jpg (JPEG Image) Church 'sickened' by NoW hacking February 27, 2012 at 4:02 AM Singer Charlotte Church says she is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International over phone hacking - as she settles for £600,000. Media Files _58743122_jex_1333141_de27.jpg (JPEG Image) Rewrite NHS bill - Lib Dem peers February 27, 2012 at 3:57 AM Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the bill returns to the House of Lords. Media Files _58735365_005393114-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Race abuse actor sent to hospital February 27, 2012 at 3:56 AM A Leeds actor who racially abused his ex-girlfriend is sectioned, prompting his sentencing for the crime to be adjourned. Media Files _57855957_howson.jpg (JPEG Image) Celtic 'parcel bomb' trial begins February 27, 2012 at 3:50 AM The trial gets under way of two men accused plotting to kill Celtic manager Neil Lennon and other high-profile supporters of the club. Media Files _55181951_012521589-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Yemen president Saleh steps down February 27, 2012 at 3:48 AM Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh formally steps down and hands power to his deputy after months of protests against his 33-year rule. Media Files _58739744_014105367-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Olympus names new board members February 27, 2012 at 3:42 AM Embattled camera and medical equipment maker, Olympus, proposes a new board as it attempts to recover from a $1.7bn accounting scandal. Media Files _58742027_138550510.jpg (JPEG Image) Olympus names new board members February 27, 2012 at 3:42 AM Embattled camera and medical equipment maker Olympus proposes a new board as it attempts to recover from a $1.7bn accounting scandal. Media Files _58742027_138550510.jpg (JPEG Image) Full-back Medard out for France February 27, 2012 at 3:41 AM France full-back Maxime Medard is ruled out of Sunday's Six Nations clash against Ireland because of injury. Media Files _58741799_medard.jpg (JPEG Image) Garzon cleared over Franco probe February 27, 2012 at 3:35 AM Spain's Supreme Court clears high-profile judge Baltasar Garzon of violating an amnesty law with his investigation of Franco-era crimes. Media Files _58742222_014000982-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Private eyes sentenced for fraud February 27, 2012 at 3:34 AM Four private detectives have been jailed for conspiring to defraud people by "blagging" personal information via persuasive phone calls. Media Files _45343197_breaking_66x49_2.gif (GIF Image) Merkel MPs oppose Greek bailout February 27, 2012 at 3:29 AM German MPs are set to back a second bailout package for Greece, despite opposition from MPs in Chancellor Angela Merkel's party. Media Files _58738802_bild.jpg (JPEG Image) Garzon 'cleared on Franco probe' February 27, 2012 at 3:29 AM Spain's Supreme Court clears high-profile judge Baltasar Garzon of violating an amnesty law with his investigation of Franco-era crimes, reports say. Media Files _58742222_014000982-1.jpg (JPEG Image) Garzon 'cleared in Franco probe' February 27, 2012 at 3:08 AM Spain's Supreme Court clears high-profile judge Baltasar Garzon of violating an amnesty law with his investigation of Franco-era crimes, reports say. Media Files _51606576_1a8330d1-0b60-48b5-a89d-e58c1cf2d5ff.jpg (JPEG Image)

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