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Girl, 15, killed for 'thrill' of it

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:58:06 +0000

An American teenager who strangled and stabbed a nine-year-old neighbour because she wanted to know how it felt to kill someone has been jailed for life.

Drillers reach hidden ice lake

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:04:13 +0000

Scientists have reached Antarctica's largest icebound freshwater lake hidden for millions of years under miles of ice.

Crack tests for Airbus superjumbos

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:05 +0000

The entire global fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets are to be checked for cracks inside the wings.

Vital Greek economy talks begin

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:48:15 +0000

After three days of delays Greek coalition leaders have begun crucial talks with the prime minister on steep cuts demanded in return for a vital financial bailout.

Flights cancelled as pilots strike

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:09:04 +0000

Air France has cancelled up to 40% of its long-distance flights because of a strike by pilots and other personnel over their right to hold unannounced walkouts.

Rioters back Malldives ex-president

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:05 +0000

Supporters of the Maldives former president rioted through the streets today demanding his reinstatement as the country's new leader appealed for unity.

Syria continues assault on Homs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:33:01 +0000

Syrian troops have continued shelling residential neighbourhoods in the central city of Homs for a fifth straight day, killing scores of people, activists said.

Disney announces rise in income

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:08:43 +0000

The Walt Disney Company has said net income rose 12% in the final quarter of 2011, as revenue inched higher amid company cost cutting.

Giant baby causes stir in China

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:08:29 +0000

A mother in central China has given birth to a 15.52lb (7.04kg) baby, possibly the largest newborn on record since the country's founding in 1949.

Boardroom shake-up at ailing Yahoo

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:28:34 +0000

Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock and three long-time board members are stepping down, fulfilling the wishes of many frustrated shareholders who believe the directors have been part of the problem that has dragged down the internet company's revenue and stock price.

Shuttle astronaut Voss dies at 55

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:23:42 +0000

Nasa astronaut Janice Voss, who first worked for the space agency as a teenager and flew five shuttle missions in seven years, has died.

Guns seized by police melted down

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:03:19 +0000

Roughly 2,000 firearms have been melted down in a blazing furnace as part of an effort designed to combat gun trafficking and corruption in Jamaica while reducing violent crime.

Man charged over death of Chihuahua

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:03:04 +0000

A California man has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities say he killed a Chihuahua by hitting the dog with a golf club.

President seeking to restore calm

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:58:04 +0000

The Maldives' new president promised to protect his predecessor from retribution after he stepped down amid protests and clashes between the army and police over his decision to arrest a top judge.

Eight killed in US drone strike

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:33:04 +0000

US drone-fired missiles have hit a house in Pakistan's north west tribal region near the Afghan border, killing eight people, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Resurgent Santorum takes two states

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:33:03 +0000

A resurgent Rick Santorum has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado, a stunning sweep that raised fresh questions about front-runner Mitt Romney's ability to appeal to the conservative core of the party's political base.

Cracks found in superjumbo's wings

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:18:03 +0000

Australia's Qantas Airways said it has temporarily grounded one of its A380 superjumbos after discovering dozens of hairline cracks in its wings.

Falkland military claims rejected

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:53:02 +0000

Downing Street has rejected Argentine claims that Britain is creating a risk to international security by "militarising" the long-running dispute over the Falkland Islands.

Costa captain must stay at home

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:14:01 +0000

A court has refused to lift the house arrest on the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off a Tuscan island last month.

Putin seeks votes with road hog ban

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:04:10 +0000

Russian road hogs who routinely use their official status to avoid Moscow traffic jams with dangerous driving stunts like using the wrong side of the road are facing a clampdown.

Scepticism over Syria action claim

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:58:02 +0000

The Government has given a sceptical response to claims that Syrian president Bashar Assad is ready to end bloodshed and stage a referendum on a new constitution.