Bosnia 'fragile' after talks fail--by Biodun Iginla, BBC News, London

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, 21 October, 2009, 23:00 GMT 24:00 +01:00:Europe/London


TOP STORIES Afghan opium fuels 'global chaos'
Afghanistan's opium funds global terrorism, caters to 15 million addicts, and kills 100,000 people a year, the UN says. Bosnia 'fragile' after talks fail
Internationally mediated talks among Bosnian leaders end with little progress, fanning fears of future conflict. Microsoft bets on Windows success
Microsoft is hoping its new operating system will please customers more than its predecessor Vista. India-China climate change deal
Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. US 'plans bailout firm bonus cut'
US firms that benefited from government bailout cash will be told to slash bonuses for highest paid executives, a report says. AFRICA Guinea junta faces EU sanctions
Guinea's military junta is facing an EU arms embargo after the killing of opposition supporters in the capital, Conakry, sources say. Zuma plea for Zimbabwe stability
South African President Jacob Zuma warns that Zimbabwe should not be allowed to fall back into instability. Islamists break Somali port truce
Two Somali militant Islamist groups clash in the southern port of Kismayo, breaking a tentative ceasefire. AMERICAS US 'plans bailout firm bonus cut'
US firms that benefited from government bailout cash will be told to slash bonuses for highest paid executives, a report says. US jails Colombian drug kingpin
A former leader of one of Colombia's most powerful drug cartels is sentenced in Miami to 45 years in prison. Terror suspect arrested in Boston
A man is arrested on terrorism-related charge that includes plotting to kill people in a US shopping centre. ASIA-PACIFIC India-China climate change deal
Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. Kyrgyz insider chosen as premier
Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev appoints a close ally as his new prime minister, after the previous premier resigns. DNA prompts Japan murder retrial
A Japanese man who spent 17 years in jail for murder pleads not guilty at retrial held after new DNA evidence emerged. EUROPE Bosnia 'fragile' after talks fail
Internationally mediated talks among Bosnian leaders end with little progress, fanning fears of future conflict. Swiss admit US Polanski tip-off
Swiss authorities say they acted correctly in informing the US that director Roman Polanski was travelling to Zurich. EU warns Oracle over Sun takeover
Oracle has failed to produce evidence to ease concerns that its purchase of Sun would be anti-competitive, the EU says. MIDDLE EAST Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed'
The UN nuclear chief gives Iran, the US, France and Russia a draft deal aimed at easing concerns over Tehran's nuclear plans. Israel joins US for defence drill
Israel and the US are due to begin a two-week military defence exercise, thought to be the largest of its kind in Israel's history. Syria rights veteran faces trial
Syrian dissident Haitham Maleh, 78, is put under formal arrest after being detained following an interview with opposition TV. SOUTH ASIA Afghan opium fuels 'global chaos'
Afghanistan's opium funds global terrorism, caters to 15 million addicts, and kills 100,000 people a year, the UN says. India-China climate change deal
Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. Attack shuts all Pakistan schools
All schools and universities are closed across Pakistan a day after a suicide attack at an Islamic university in Islamabad. UK UK postal strike is to go ahead
A nationwide postal strike will go ahead on Thursday and Friday the Communication Workers Union (CWU) confirms. BBC to allow BNP on Question Time
The BBC Trust rejects appeals against British National Party leader Nick Griffin appearing on Question Time. Gately's label complains to PCC
Polydor Records files an official complaint at the Press Complaints Commission over a Daily Mail column Stephen Gately's death. UK POLITICS Postal leaders attack Mandelson
Post strike leaders blame Lord Mandelson and Royal Mail chiefs for the failure to reach a deal. BBC to allow BNP on Question Time
The BBC Trust rejects appeals against British National Party leader Nick Griffin appearing on Question Time. Human Rights Act defended by DPP
The Human Rights Act is not a "criminals' charter", says the Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer. UK EDUCATION More students on degree courses
The number of UK students who took up a place at university this autumn rose 6% on the previous year, but many applicants were disappointed. 'Hoodies down' call for colleges
Further education colleges are to be given guidance on making students safer from knife and gang crime. Committee's powers 'seem a sham'
MPs' scrutiny powers over appointments are "a charade and a sham", education committee chair Barry Sheerman says. ENGLAND 'Crash for cash' scam man jailed
A man is jailed for staging at least 93 car crashes in an insurance scam that cost the industry about £1.6m. Two charged over Scarlett death
Two men are charged over the death of Devon teenager Scarlett Keeling whose body was found on a beach in Goa in 2008. Swine flu tests after girl dies
Tests are carried out to discover if swine flu was a contributory factor in the death of a nine-year-old West Sussex girl. NORTHERN IRELAND Three swine flu-related NI deaths
Three people with swine flu die in Northern Ireland die in the last 24 hours, the health department confirms. 'Evil man' guilty of town murder
A meat plant worker is found guilty of murdering a vulnerable woman in Ballymena and dumping her body in a carpark. Digger used in new ATM theft bid
Thieves using a digger try to steal a cash machine in Ardglass - the third such incident in NI in the last four days. SCOTLAND Mother and child die after fire
A newly-wed mother and her eight-year-old daughter die following a fire at their home in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. Flat body murder probe launched
A murder investigation is launched following the discovery of a woman's body in an Edinburgh flat. Hartson's cancer warning to men
Retired footballer John Hartson urges men who find a lump in their testicles to act on it and not take a 'liberty' like him. WALES 'Swine flu' closes second school
Two primary schools close after staff and pupils develop flu-like symptoms, as the first swine flu vaccines are rolled out in Wales. 'Marriage jealousy before murder'
A woman found dead after going missing was jealous and wanted to end her lover's marriage, a court hears. Hartson's cancer warning to men
Retired footballer John Hartson urges men who find a lump in their testicles to act on it and not take a 'liberty' like him. ENTERTAINMENT Swiss admit US Polanski tip-off
Swiss authorities say they acted correctly in informing the US that director Roman Polanski was travelling to Zurich. Universal cancels Blanchett film
Film studio Universal cancels historical drama Indian Summer, which was to star Cate Blanchett and be directed by Joe Wright. Gately's label complains to PCC
Polydor Records files an official complaint at the Press Complaints Commission over a Daily Mail column Stephen Gately's death. SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT Primate fossil 'not an ancestor'
The exceptionally well-preserved fossil primate known as "Ida" is not a missing link as some have claimed, according to a study. India-China climate change deal
Two of the world's biggest polluters, India and China, sign an agreement to work together on addressing climate change. UK urged to lead on future food
The UK should plough £2bn into food research to help stave off world hunger, says the Royal Society. TECHNOLOGY Microsoft bets on Windows success
Microsoft is hoping its new operating system will please customers more than its predecessor Vista. EU warns Oracle over Sun takeover
Oracle has failed to produce evidence to ease concerns that its purchase of Sun would be anti-competitive, the EU says. Government opens data to public
A new website will make reams of government data freely available for the first time. HEALTH IVF couples warned over drinking
IVF couples could significantly harm their chances of success if both partners drink the equivalent of six units a week, warn experts. White wines 'bad for the teeth'
Enjoying a glass of white wine on a frequent basis can damage the teeth by eroding the enamel, German researchers warn. HIV vaccine trial was significant
A review of a trial of a HIV vaccine in Thailand has concluded that it does show real signs of a protective effect. ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
1966: Coal tip buries children in Aberfan
Tragedy hits the Welsh village of Aberfan as a coal slag tip engulfs a school burying at least 130 people and injuring many more. 1952: Kenyatta arrested in security raid
The President of the Kenya African Union, Jomo Kenyatta, is arrested following the declaration of a state of emergency in the British colony of Kenya. 2001: Anthrax claims third victim in US
A post office worker in Washington becomes the third person to be diagnosed with anthrax. OPTIONS AND HELP You are subscribed from the e-mail address:
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