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Protest against immigration law

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:25:45 GMT

Hundreds of protesters have crowded into the Alabama Statehouse courtyard to demonstrate against the state's immigration law that is among the toughest in the United States.

Hackers target security supply firm

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:55:56 GMT

The Anonymous hackers group claims it has broken into the website of a US company whose tear gas has been used against demonstrators in Egypt.

Knox case appeal goes to top court

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:26:06 GMT

Prosecutors have formally lodged an appeal to Italy's highest criminal court against the overturning of the murder convictions of Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend.

Israel on alert over bomb attacks

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:25:41 GMT

Security has been stepped up across Israel following bomb attacks on its diplomats in India and Georgia.

Bangkok bomber injured in own blast

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:25:51 GMT

An Iranian armed with grenades blew off his own legs and wounded four civilians in a trio of blasts in Bangkok.

Thai police probe Bangkok blasts

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:25:51 GMT

Police in Thailand are investigating two explosions in Bangkok.

Harbour pilot strike halts 60 ships

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:25:47 GMT

A strike over pension reforms by harbour pilots has largely paralysed traffic to the Belgian ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge.

One dead, six hurt in Baghdad blast

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:55:38 GMT

A bomb targeting a police patrol in Baghdad has killed one bystander and injured six other people, Iraqi officials said.

Bahrain forces prepare for trouble

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:55:21 GMT

Security forces have moved out in unprecedented numbers as Bahrain marks the one-year anniversary of the Shiite-led uprising against its Sunni rulers.

Bahrain protesters hit by tear gas

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:55:21 GMT

Security forces in Bahrain have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters trying to occupy a landmark square in the capital Manama ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Gulf kingdom's Shia-led uprising.

Barrett-Browning letters go online

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:56:23 GMT

The love letters of 19th century poets Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning are going online.

Earthquake strikes northern Greece

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:56:16 GMT

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has struck northern Greece, but no injuries or damage have as yet been reported.

Syrian forces continue Homs assault

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:55:11 GMT

Syrian government forces have renewed their assault on the rebellious city of Homs, activists said, as the UN human rights chief raised fears of civil war.

PM and Obama discuss Syria curbs

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:25:08 GMT

David Cameron and Barack Obama could tighten sanctions against Syria to increase the pressure on president Bashar Assad, Downing Street has said.

Leader in 'legalise drugs' U-turn

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:55:59 GMT

Guatemala's leader has said America's inability to cut illegal drug consumption leaves his country with no option but to consider legalising their use and transport.

Apple's Chinese factories probed

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:25:41 GMT

Apple has said an independent group, the Fair Labour Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

Group inspecting Apple suppliers

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:25:41 GMT

Apple has said an independent group, the Fair Labour Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

Actor Penn urges Falklands talks

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:49 GMT

Hollywood actor Sean Penn has weighed into the Falklands dispute amid growing tension between Britain and Argentina.

Quake hits northern California

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:25:55 GMT

A moderate earthquake has struck California's northern coast.

Hammer attack on Columbine students

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:25:46 GMT

Two Columbine High School students have been hurt when they were attacked by another student with a hammer.

'Arena funeral' for tragic Whitney

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:55:12 GMT

Whitney Houston's body has arrived in her home state of New Jersey as her family discussed plans for a funeral at one of America's busiest entertainment venues.

Medicines 'found in Houston's room'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:55:12 GMT

Whitney Houston was underwater and apparently unconscious when she was pulled from a Beverly Hills hotel bath - and she had prescription drugs in her room, authorities have said.

Houston 'found submerged in bath'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:55:12 GMT

Singer Whitney Houston was pulled from the bath by members of her entourage after she was found submerged under water, police have said.

Whitney Houston 'found under water'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:55:12 GMT

Whitney Houston was under water and apparently unconscious when she was found in a hotel bathtub, Beverly Hills police have said.

Penn backs Argentina over islands

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:25:18 GMT

Hollywood actor Sean Penn is taking Argentina's side in the Falklands dispute.