Karzai U-turn on polling watchdog
The Afghan president agrees to let two foreigners sit on a key election monitoring body, reversing a previous decision. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:22:11 GMT
Maliki leads Baghdad poll count
Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:57:43 GMT
Vatican anger over abuse claims
The Vatican denounces efforts to involve the Pope in a child abuse scandal dating back to his time as archbishop in Germany. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:50:30 GMT
EU 'nearing' Greece bail-out deal
The EU is putting the finishing touches to a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials tell the BBC. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:07:25 GMT
Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:17:19 GMT
Calls to raise crime age rejected
The age of criminal responsibility will stay at 10, the government says, after a senior adviser for England calls for it to be raised. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:08 GMT
Karzai U-turn on polling watchdog
The Afghan president agrees to let two foreigners sit on a key election monitoring body, reversing a previous decision. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:22:11 GMT
Clegg 'will not back early cuts'
The Lib Dems would not support a government which proposes major spending cuts within the next year, leader Nick Clegg says. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:47:10 GMT
Take That star checks into rehab
Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05:13 GMT
Two arrested over 'hero' killing
Two teenagers are arrested by police hunting the killer of a man stabbed to death after chasing handbag-snatchers. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:54:56 GMT
Calls to raise crime age rejected
The new Children's Commissioner for England, Maggie Atkinson, has said the age of criminal responsibility should be raised from ten to twelve. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:48:09 GMT
Out of hours GP care 'varies'
Patients in England receive differing quality or service from out of hours GP care, with one-in-five people saying the service is poor, according to a report. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:29:09 GMT
New future for Afghan police recruits
In Helmand province, 150 new Afghan police recruits have graduated, as part of an ambitious plan to increase the size of the country's police force. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:40:23 GMT
Fears over Muslim prison 'gangs'
Violent Islamic extremism is being promoted in prisons across England and Wales, according to inmates who have been speaking exclusively to the BBC. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:08:19 GMT
Greece to receive financial support
Greece looks set to receive support from eurozone countries to help solve its financial crisis. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:44:47 GMT
Lib Dems set for election battle
The Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, has told party activists to "go for broke" in the upcoming election. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:30:28 GMT
Lehman bosses severely criticised
An investigation in America has found that senior managers at Lehman Brothers hid 50 billion dollars from its balance sheets in an attempt to conceal the true state of the company's finances. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:33:26 GMT
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Queen invented phone, pupils say
Children's strange misconceptions about science are revealed in a science knowledge quiz. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:10:09 GMT
Hollywood rejects Wellywood sign
Film director Peter Jackson may face legal action over his plans to install a version of the famous Hollywood sign in New Zealand. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:26:14 GMT
Safety fears hit cheese-rolling
The annual cheese-rolling event at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire is cancelled due to concerns about crowd safety. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:54:02 GMT
Human cells exhibit foraging behavior like amoebae and bacteria
When cells move about in the body, they follow a complex pattern similar to that which amoebae and bacteria use when searching for food, researchers have found. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST
New insight into brain's decision-making process
The hippocampus, a part of the brain essential for memory, has long been known to "replay" recently experienced events. Previously, replay was believed to be a simple process of reviewing recent experiences in order to help consolidate them into long-term memory. However, new research shows the phenomenon of memory replay is much more complex, cognitive process that may help an animal maintain its internal representation of the world, or its cognitive map. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST
Mars dunes: On the move?
New studies of ripples and dunes shaped by the winds on Mars testify to variability on that planet, identifying at least one place where ripples are actively migrating and another where the ripples have been stationary for 100,000 years or more. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST
Effects of lifestyle and exposures are mirrored in blood gene expression
A study by Norwegian and French researchers hopes to provide new understanding of how blood cells adjust gene expression in response to various clinical, biochemical and pathological conditions. The Norwegian Woman and Cancer postgenome study highlights numerous blood gene sets affected by one's physical condition, lifestyle factors and exposure variables. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST
Prehistoric response to global warming informs human planning today
Since 2004, University at Buffalo anthropologist Ezra Zubrow has worked intensively with teams of scientists in the Arctic regions of St. James Bay, Quebec, northern Finland and Kamchatka to understand how humans living 4,000 to 6,000 years ago reacted to climate changes. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:00:00 EST
13 People Dead in Another Suicide Bombing in Pakistan
Latest suicide blast happened in northwestern district of Swat, where Pakistani military claims to have largely quelled Taliban uprising Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:12:58 GMT
Thousands of Protesters Arrive in Bangkok
Trucks, other vehicles fill highways into capital city as security forces search them, ahead of protest scheduled for Sunday Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:48:02 GMT
This Day in History
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100
Operation Northwoods Proposed (1962) Operation Northwoods was a plan proposed by the US Department of Defense to generate public support for military action against the Cuban government of Fidel Castro. To this end, it recommended staging acts of simulated or real terrorism and violence on US soil or against US interests and then placing the blame on Cuba. The plan, which was not implemented, was drafted by senior US defense leaders and signed by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Who made the secret document public? Discuss
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
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UN-backed Middle East Quartet condemns Israeli plans to expand settlements
The United Nations-supported diplomatic group seeking to promote peace in the Middle East today condemned Israeli moves to expand settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory of East Jerusalem. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Pakistan: Ban speaks out against string of deadly attacks
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned a wave of attacks in Pakistan in recent days which have claimed dozens of lives, including those of aid workers helping the countrys most vulnerable. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
UN agency begins airlifting food aid for refugees uprooted from DR Congo
The United Nations today started to airlift urgent food aid for tens of thousands of people who have fled ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and are seeking refuge in neighbouring Republic of Congo (ROC). Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Truckload of guns sale 'serious business'
A FIREARMS manufacturer has revealed a sales promotion that will almost certainly draw fire. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:57:53 GMT
Pakistan suicide attack kills 39
A TWIN suicide attack targeting the Pakistani military in the city of Lahore on Friday killed 39 people and wounded 95, a senior police official said. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:51:07 GMT
Pope meets over paedophilia scandal
POPE Benedict XVI met today with the head of the German Catholic Church as paedophile priest scandals swept Germany. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:11 GMT
Predators Sneak Peek Online!
20th Century Fox has revealed a sneak peek at Predators that was shown at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas on Friday night. You can watch the video, which features behind-the-scenes footage and clips from the movie, at the newly-launched official website ! The site also includes a gallery with a look at the new Predator Hound. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Downey Jr. in Talks for Cuaron's Gravity
Robert Downey Jr. is in negotiations to star in director Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity , a 3D space film at Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Ron Perlman to Play Conan 's Dad
Vulture has learned that Ron Perlman ("Hellboy" films) has been cast in the role that almost went to Mickey Rourke - Corin, the father of Conan . Rourke will instead star in War of the Gods . Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Disney Closing Robert Zemeckis' ImageMovers
The Walt Disney Studios and ImageMovers Digital (IMD) today announced that they will close operations at IMD's Marin County facility after production is completed on Mars Needs Moms! . The IMD facility is expected to be closed by January, 2011. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
24 's Clock May Keep Ticking on NBC?
Entertainment Weekly reports that 20th Century Fox has approached NBC about picking up "24" should Fox opt to cancel it and the NBC is considering it. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Exclusive: Repo Men Director Miguel Sapochnik
ComingSoon.net's ShockTillYouDrop.com has posted an exclusive interview with director Miguel Sapochnik about Repo Men , the action-thriller starring Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, Liev Schreiber, RZA, Alice Braga and Carice van Houten. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Cameron Talks Titanic 3D and an Avatar Rerelease
There's been talk about a 3D version of Titanic for a while, but now James Cameron has given USA Today an estimated release frame. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Exclusive: First Look at Pixar Short Day & Night !
ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at the Pixar short that will play in front of Toy Story 3 theaters on June 18. The short, titled "Day & Knight," was directed by Teddy Newton and is described as follows. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Weaving to Play the Villain in Captain America ?
Hugo Weaving ("The Lord of the Rings" and "The Matrix" trilogies) is reportedly in talks to play the villain Red Skull in Marvel Studios' The First Avenger: Captain America . Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Sam Worthington to Play Dan Dare ?
Pajiba is reporting that Sam Worthington ( Avatar , upcoming Clash of the Titans ) has signed to star in the comic book adaptation Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future , which is now at Warner Bros. Pictures. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:23:36 +0100
Drug ring 'link' in Haim's death
Actor Corey Haim's death is being linked to a major drug ring which is illegally obtaining prescription drugs, US police say. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:39:06 GMT
Phil Spector 'denied fair trial'
Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector are appealing his murder conviction, claiming he was denied a fair trial. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:48:17 GMT
Sir David to voice CBBC animation
Veteran actor Sir David Jason is to lend his voice to CBBC's first ever in-house animation series, it is announced. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:13:38 GMT
Teenager gets UK Eurovision vote
A teenager from Essex is chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:08:20 GMT
Bleakley achieves water-ski goal
The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley completes her water-ski challenge across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:45 GMT
Arrest over Susan Boyle break-in
A 16-year-old is arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at singer Susan Boyle's home in West Lothian. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:01:39 GMT
Royal art is shown for first time
A new exhibition showcases the art Queen Victoria and Prince Albert presented to each other. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:14:58 GMT
Jay Sean wins Asian Music Awards
Jay Sean sweeps the boards at the 2010 Asian Music Awards by winning the four awards for which he was nominated. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:26:07 GMT
Broadway set for Ray Charles show
A musical celebrating US musician Ray Charles will open on Broadway in November, it is announced. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:44:29 GMT
Skins drama gets two more series
Popular teen drama series Skins is commissioned for a further two series, broadcaster E4 announces. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:03:21 GMT
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100
The Glyptodon An ancient relative of the armadillo, the Glyptodon was a large, armored, herbivorous mammal that that lived during the Pleistocene epoch and became extinct just 10,000 years ago. Covered by a protective shell composed of more than 1,000 one-inch-thick bony plates, the Glyptodon also possessed a bony cap on its skull and a ring of bones on its tail for protection. Although it was approximately the same size and weight as a Volkswagen Beetle, it moved much more slowly. How fast could it walk? Discuss
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Year and a Day Rule The year and a day rule was an English legal principle holding that a death could not be deemed murder—or any other form of homicide—if it occurred more than a year and one day after the act that was allegedly its cause. Though it became enshrined in common law, the rule was finally abolished in 1996. Now, if an act can be proved to have caused a death, it can constitute murder regardless of how much time has passed. In what other ways has the specific time limit of a year and a day been used?
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
The Great Smog of 1952 Early in December 1952, a cold fog caused Londoners to burn more coal than usual. When the resulting pollution was trapped by the dense mass of cold air, concentrations of pollutants built up dramatically. By the time it lifted, the smog had caused or advanced the deaths of thousands of people—most of whom were very young or elderly or had pre-existing respiratory problems—leading to a new focus on the dangers of air pollution. Even indoor events were cancelled during the Great Smog; why?
Clinton warns Israel over settlements
Hillary Clinton warns Benjamin Netanyahu his government sent a "deeply negative signal" by taking steps that undermined Middle East peace talks. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:04:00 +0200
Lahore hit by double bomb attack
Twin blasts rocked Lahore on Friday, hitting a high-security military district and killing at least 39 people. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:05:00 +0200
Turkey to pass constitutional changes in March
Turkey's government plans to pass constitutional amendments that have pitted it against the judiciary in a week to 10 days. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:13:00 +0200
Woods crash ambulance crew cited domestic violence
Records compiled from investigations after golfer's car crash raise fresh questions about his account to journalists. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:10:00 +0200
Battlefield dead haunt US marines and Afghans alike
Corporal Jacob Turbett gave out a single groan of pain before the Taliban bullet, which had pierced his heart, ended his life. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:28:00 +0200
Bursting at the Seams
Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. The tiger stripes are fissures that spray icy particles, water vapor and organic compounds. This mosaic was created from two high-resolution images that were captured by the narrow-angle camera when NASA's Cassini spacecraft flew past Enceladus and through the jets on Nov. 21, 2009. Imaging the jets over time will allow Cassini scientists to study the consistency of their activity. Image Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Abuse Scandal in Germany Edges Closer to Pope
Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, head of the Catholic church in Germany, during a press conference on Friday. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:52:01 GMT
Rickshaw suicide blast in Pakistan
A suicide bomber driving a rickshaw killed more than a dozen people in Pakistan this morning. The blast at a security checkpoint in Mingora, the main city in the troubled Swat Valley, is the countrys second attack in less than 24 hours. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:36:54 GMT
In Taliban’s Heartland, Pakistani Army Digs In
A Pakistani soldier stood overlooking a school that was used by Baitullah Mehsud as his headquarters in Makeen, Pakistan. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:02:46 GMT
Clinton rebukes Israel over settler move
US Secretary of State tells Israeli Prime Minister that plan for new housing units for Jews in East Jerusalem sends ''deeply negative signal'' about bilateral ties. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:01 GMT
Quartet slams expansion
Middle East diplomatic quartet - the nations mediating Israeli-Palestinian peace talks - condemns Israel's plans to build further settler homes. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:01 GMT
Iraq bomb detector, friend or fake?
More than 1700 military checkpoints clog Iraq's capital, ostensibly to prevent the infiltration of explosive devices into the city centre. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:01 GMT
Sex abuse scandal entangles Pope
Widening child sex abuse inquiry in Europe lands at doorstep of Pope Benedict. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:01 GMT
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Operation Northwoods was a plan proposed by the US Department of Defense to generate public support for military action against the Cuban government of Fidel Castro. To this end, it recommended staging acts of simulated or real terrorism and violence on US soil or against US interests and then placing the blame on Cuba. The plan, which was not implemented, was drafted by senior US defense leaders and signed by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Who made the secret document public? 
An ancient relative of the armadillo, the Glyptodon was a large, armored, herbivorous mammal that that lived during the Pleistocene epoch and became extinct just 10,000 years ago. Covered by a protective shell composed of more than 1,000 one-inch-thick bony plates, the Glyptodon also possessed a bony cap on its skull and a ring of bones on its tail for protection. Although it was approximately the same size and weight as a Volkswagen Beetle, it moved much more slowly. How fast could it walk? 
The year and a day rule was an English legal principle holding that a death could not be deemed murder—or any other form of homicide—if it occurred more than a year and one day after the act that was allegedly its cause. Though it became enshrined in common law, the rule was finally abolished in 1996. Now, if an act can be proved to have caused a death, it can constitute murder regardless of how much time has passed. In what other ways has the specific time limit of a year and a day been used?
Early in December 1952, a cold fog caused Londoners to burn more coal than usual. When the resulting pollution was trapped by the dense mass of cold air, concentrations of pollutants built up dramatically. By the time it lifted, the smog had caused or advanced the deaths of thousands of people—most of whom were very young or elderly or had pre-existing respiratory problems—leading to a new focus on the dangers of air pollution. Even indoor events were cancelled during the Great Smog; why?
