Entries from September 2007

September 26, 2007

Burmese riot police attack monks

One protester is reportedly killed as Burmese police attack monks protesting against military rule.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pac…

September 26, 2007

GMTV hit with £2m phone-in fine

Breakfast broadcaster GMTV is fined a record £2m by media regulator Ofcom for failings with its phone-in quizzes.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/…

September 26, 2007

Photo examined for Madeleine clue

A photo of a child in Morocco is to be studied by experts examining the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7013480.stm…

September 26, 2007

Watchdog to tackle exams

An independent watchdog is to be launched to counter criticism that exams are being “dumbed down”.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/70…

September 26, 2007

Rhys death CCTV footage shown

Police release images of a youth they believe was involved in the murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/mersey…

September 26, 2007

Boys injured in drive-by shooting

Two teenage boys, aged 12 and 15, are injured in a drive-by shooting in Manchester.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/manche…

September 26, 2007

Afghan clashes kill ‘120 Taleban’

Coalition forces in Afghanistan say at least 120 Taleban fighters have been killed in separate clashes in the south.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_as…

September 26, 2007

Allergy epidemic gets ‘poor care’

Poor care and confusing advice is being used to deal with an allergy epidemic in the UK, experts say.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/7012794…

September 26, 2007

Bank of England lifeline shunned

Banks and building societies show no interest in borrowing up to £10bn of Bank of England funds.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/70135…

September 26, 2007

Sir Elton owns ‘porn probe’ photo

Singer Sir Elton John owns the art exhibit seized from a gallery amid fears it breaches child pornography laws.

Original source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/tyne/7…