Iran ‘ups nuclear fuel enriching’
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Colombia mounts major drugs raids
More than 20 people are arrested in Colombia in what the authorities say is the biggest anti-drug operation in a decade.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Pakistan leader survives attack
A senior Pakistani politician survives an attempt on his life after gunmen fire at him in the city of Rawalpindi.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Murder inquiry into skeleton find
Police investigate the death of a woman whose skeleton was found wrapped in carpet at a Manchester building site.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Diver’s body recovered from wreck
The remains of a male diver have been recovered from a wreck in Scapa Flow in Orkney, Northern Constabulary say.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Toyota recalls thousands of cars
Toyota recalls thousands of hybrid cars worldwide, including 8,500 in the UK, because of braking problems.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Swiss bank UBS returns to profit
Swiss bank UBS reports its first quarterly profit for a year, helped by lower costs and a large tax credit
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
European Parliament votes on Commission
The new European Commission is expected to be approved on Tuesday, as members of the European Parliament vote.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
France’s female representation bill
The French parliament is considering a bill which would force big companies to give women 40 per cent of the seats on their boards.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Downturn hits Venice carnival
The famous carnival of Venice is getting under way, but suffering somewhat from the effects of the economic downturn.