UN warning over displaced Tamils

Saturday, September 19, 2009

by Biodun Iginla, BBC Senior News Analyst

Friday, 18 September, 2009, 23:00 GMT 24:00 +01:00:Europe/London


TOP STORIES Clashes erupt at Iran mass rally
Thousands of Iranian opposition supporters clash with security forces in Tehran during a pro-Palestinian rally. UN warning over displaced Tamils
A senior UN envoy says the plight of Tamils displaced by the recent war is putting Sri Lankan reconciliation at risk. New US vein execution bid halted
A court in the US state of Ohio halts a second bid to execute an inmate after officials failed to find a vein in the first attempt. 'No agreement' in Mid-East talks
US envoy George Mitchell's latest round of diplomacy in the Middle East ends without agreement, US and Palestinian officials say. UK firm ends Congo tin purchases
British metals giant AMC suspends tin ore purchases from DR Congo over concerns sales are financing conflict. AFRICA AU urges more weapons for Somalia
The African Union calls for more weapons to be sent to the UN-backed Somali government to fight Islamist militants. Threats for breaking Morocco fast
A Moroccan man campaigning to end the ban on public eating during the Ramadan fast says he has had 100 death threats. UK firm ends Congo tin purchases
British metals giant AMC suspends tin ore purchases from DR Congo over concerns sales are financing conflict. AMERICAS Russia hails US missile overhaul
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev welcomes the US move to shelve controversial missile defence bases in Europe. New US vein execution bid halted
A court in the US state of Ohio halts a second bid to execute an inmate after officials failed to find a vein in the first attempt. Canada anger at 'flu body bags'
Canada's health minister orders an inquiry after body bags are sent to aboriginal communities as part of swine flu preparations. ASIA-PACIFIC N Korea 'ready for nuclear talks'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-il says he is ready for talks on his country's nuclear programme, Chinese media report. China vows separatism crackdown
China's Communist Party ends its annual meeting with a pledge to combat separatism but no hint about President Hu's successor. HK banker jailed for insider deal
A Hong Kong court sentences a former senior banker at Morgan Stanley to seven years in prison for insider trading. EUROPE Nato chief reaches out to Russia
Nato's new Secretary General Rasmussen calls for a new strategic partnership with Russia, in a major foreign policy speech. Polish coal mine blast kills 12
At least 12 miners die in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in Ruda Slaska-Kochlowice, southern Poland. Eurovision changes privacy rule
The Eurovision Song Contest acts to protect voters after people in Azerbaijan were questioned by police for backing a rival entry. MIDDLE EAST Clashes erupt at Iran mass rally
Thousands of Iranian opposition supporters clash with security forces in Tehran during a pro-Palestinian rally. Deadly bomb hits Iraqi shoppers
At least seven people are killed and several wounded in an explosion in the Iraqi town of Mahmudiya, say reports. 'No agreement' in Mid-East talks
US envoy George Mitchell's latest round of diplomacy in the Middle East ends without agreement, US and Palestinian officials say. SOUTH ASIA Carnage in Pakistan market attack
At least 33 people are killed and many injured as a suicide car bomb hits a village market in north-west Pakistan. UN warning over displaced Tamils
A senior UN envoy says the plight of Tamils displaced by the recent war is putting Sri Lankan reconciliation at risk. Indian Maoists in fierce battle
A fierce gun battle between Maoist insurgents and security forces takes place in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh state, police say. UK Law chief 'deplores' bomber claim
Scotland's top law officer has fiercely criticised a move by the Lockerbie bomber to proclaim his innocence. E.coli alert closes fourth farm
A farm attraction in Devon becomes the fourth to close amid fears of links to E.coli cases, the Health Protection Agency says. Armed men reports at town trouble
There are reports of armed and masked gunmen in Lurgan, with a number of vehicles being hijacked in a second night of trouble. UK POLITICS Finances out of control - Cameron
David Cameron accuses Labour of "losing control of the nation's finances" as figures show borrowing is soaring. Thieves take Digital Britain PCs
Computers owned by the UK's Digital Inclusion team, charged with getting millions of Britons online, are stolen in a burglary. Spoof election videos 'unpoliced'
The Electoral Commission says it will not be policing the expected explosion in spoof internet videos at the next general election. UK EDUCATION Loan backlog angers universities
Universities say they are having to pick up the bill for problems caused by delays at the Student Loans Company. Unions considering Sats boycott
Teaching unions are to consult their members on whether they are prepared to back a boycott of national tests in England. 'Bonus culture' entering schools
A teachers' leader warns of an unwelcome bonus culture creeping into head teachers' pay. ENGLAND E.coli alert closes fourth farm
A farm attraction in Devon becomes the fourth to close amid fears of links to E.coli cases, the Health Protection Agency says. Missing chef 'could be in Cyprus'
Police investigating the disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence say they have extended their inquiry to Cyprus. Murder mother's abuse 'ignored'
A mother who killed herself and her disabled daughter contacted police more than 30 times about abuse claims, an inquest hears. NORTHERN IRELAND Armed men reports at town trouble
There are reports of armed and masked gunmen in Lurgan, with a number of vehicles being hijacked in a second night of trouble. PSNI aim to foil dissident attack
Police launch a major operation which is aimed at disrupting potential dissident republican activity. Libyan post 'useful for police'
Ian Paisley Junior defends approving a secondment request for PSNI officers to train Libyan police. SCOTLAND Law chief 'deplores' bomber claim
Scotland's top law officer has fiercely criticised a move by the Lockerbie bomber to proclaim his innocence. Policeman admits dealing cocaine
A police officer dealt cocaine while on secondment to his force's drugs unit, a court is told. Husband accused of wife's murder
The husband of a woman who was found dead in her home in West Lothian has appeared in court charged with her murder. WALES Boy critical after fire kills two
Three brothers injured in a fire - one critically - which killed their mother and sister are transferred to a children's burns unit. NHS board fined for patient death
A health board is told to pay more than £76,000 after a mental health patient killed herself on a psychiatric ward. Plaid MP Adam Price to stand down
Plaid Cymru MP Adam Price is to leave Parliament at the next general election and take up a scholarship in the United States. ENTERTAINMENT Jay-Z defends 'passionate' Kanye
Rapper Jay-Z defends "super passionate" Kanye West for his on-stage outburst at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. Perry upset over Aerosmith tour
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has spoken of his frustration at the cancellation of the band's tour after Steven Tyler fell off the stage. Eurovision changes privacy rule
The Eurovision Song Contest acts to protect voters after people in Azerbaijan were questioned by police for backing a rival entry. SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT Tiny ancestor is T. rex blueprint
A 3m-long dinosaur fossil from China which predates T. Rex by 60 million years is a blueprint for the mighty carnivore, say scientists. Squirrel seen savaging fruit bat
A squirrel in Africa is seen trying to kill a fruit bat, a behaviour not recorded before. Pause in Arctic's melting trend
This summer's melt of Arctic ice has been smaller than in the last two years, but the long-term trend is down, scientists report. TECHNOLOGY Developer showcases new Halo game
Microsoft shows off the full version of the hotly anticipated first person shooter Halo 3 ODST ahead of its launch on Tuesday. Sony rebuts BBC PlayStation claim
Sony dispute claims made by the BBC programme Watchdog that alleged PlayStation 3 consoles suffer from a manufacturing fault. Pirate Bay buyer faces setbacks
The sale of file-sharing site The Pirate Bay is hit by a setback after its potential buyer is served with a bankruptcy petition. HEALTH Unhealthy men 'may lose 10 years'
Many middle-aged male smokers with high blood pressure and cholesterol face dying 10 years early, a UK study suggests. Binge drinking ups infection risk
Going on a drinking binge could leave you wide open to infections, as well as hangovers, work suggests. Canada anger at 'flu body bags'
Canada's health minister orders an inquiry after body bags are sent to aboriginal communities as part of swine flu preparations. ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
1961: UN Secretary General killed in air crash
The body of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold is identified among the wreckage of a plane which crashed last night outside the Northern Rhodesian town of Ndola. 1978: Arab-Israeli breakthrough in US
The leaders of Israel and Egypt reach a settlement for the Middle East at Camp David in the US. 1970: Rock legend Hendrix dies after party
Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix dies after collapsing at a party in London. OPTIONS AND HELP You are subscribed from the e-mail address:
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