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News and Media RSS FeedsSyria troops step up Homs bombing - Heavy artillery fire rocks the restive Syrian city of Homs, in what anti-government activists are calling one of the fiercest assaults yet....Feed Source: www.bbc.co.uk Abbas to head interim government - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he will head a unity government between Hamas and Fatah ahead of elections in the West Bank and Gaza.... Contador given two-year drug ban - Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is handed a two-year ban for a doping offence, and loses his 2010 Tour de France title.... Romanian PM resigns over protests - Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc steps down to "defuse political and social tension" after a series of austerity protests.... Deadly quake hits the Philippines - At least seven people die after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, official reports say.... Many trapped in Lahore collapse - A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore with many people, including women and children, feared trapped.... Delay in Greece bailout meeting - Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts are delayed.... Europe's big freeze tightens grip - The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe tighten their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200.... Queen commemorates 60-year reign - The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes around the UK as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.... Transplant jaw made by 3D printer - An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.... Woman runs for Mexico presidency - Mexico's governing conservative party selects its first woman candidate to run in the country's presidential election.... Race to drill into Antarctic lake - Russian scientists are attempting to beat US and British rivals to be first to drill into an Antarctic sub-glacial lake.... VIDEO: Breivik appears in Oslo court - Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bombing and mass shooting in Norway, has appeared in court in Oslo.... VIDEO: Lahore factory collapses in gas blast - A factory building has collapsed in the Pakistani city of Lahore, with many people including child workers feared trapped, officials say.... VIDEO: The day Elizabeth became Queen - Sixty years ago today King George VI died and his 25-year-old daughter Princess Elizabeth became Queen.... VIDEO: One-minute World News - Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.... VIDEO: Europe continues to freeze - The death toll has risen across Europe as countries continue to struggle with the freezing conditions.... VIDEO: Eritrean refugees kidnapped in Sudan - An estimated 2,000 Eritreans arrive every month in Sudan, hoping to claim asylum.... VIDEO: Evacuation from Queensland floods - Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with the town of St George expected to be worst hit.... VIDEO: Madonna performs at Super Bowl - American broadcaster NBC has apologised after the singer M.I.A. put her middle finger up during the half-time performance.... China in EU carbon scheme 'ban' - China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.... HTC profits up but outlook poor - Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.... Ofcom wants Openreach price cut - Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines... Acta protests spread over Europe - Dozens of protests are planned across Europe in opposition to the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.... Madonna 'brassy' at Super Bowl - Madonna "rose to the occasion" to give "a shot of female brass" to the Super Bowl in her 12-minute half-time show, reviewers say.... Phil Spector death case settled - The mother of the actress Phil Spector murdered has settled a wrongful death case against the music producer, according to her lawyer.... Mars cooperation near collapse - US space agency officials let their European counterparts know that it is now highly unlikely that America will participate in joint missions to the Red Planet in 2016 and 2018.... 'Birth defect risk' for diabetics - The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.... Campaign to cut smoking in cars - A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when carrying children - and which could pave the way for a ban - is launched by the Welsh government.... Malaria toll 'is twice as high' - The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.... Pakistan seal England whitewash - England slump to a 71-run defeat in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time.... Capello opposes FA Terry decision - Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the decision of his employers to remove John Terry as England captain.... NBC sorry after M.I.A. 'gesture' - American broadcaster apologises after British singer puts her middle finger up during Super Bowl performance.... Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn - Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.... Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff' - Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.... China stresses Tibet stability - The Tibetan regional government warns its officials to maintain stability in the area or face dismissal or criminal charges ahead of the Tibetan new year.... Merkel: 'Normal' to back Sarkozy - German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a joint cabinet session with President Nicolas Sarkozy, 80 days before French voters go to the polls.... Brazil crime up as police strike - Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.... US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran - The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.... Giants' Manning silences critics - Eli Manning is full of praise for his team-mates after leading the New York Giants to their second Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots in four years.... Schools and roads affected by ice - Drivers are being warned of black ice and some schools are closed, after the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend.... Phone hacking victims 'reach 829' - Police believe 829 people were "likely" victims of phone-hacking by newspapers, the Leveson Inquiry hears.... Network Rail boss rejects bonus - Network Rail bosses, including chief executive Sir David Higgins, say they will not accept bonuses this year.... Germans jailed for terror offence - Two German nationals are jailed and given deportation orders after pleading guilty at the Old Bailey to possessing documents useful to terrorism.... In pictures: Snowy Sunday - Much of UK with several inches of snow... In pictures: Making charcoal from Liberian rubber trees - Making make use of old rubber trees in Liberia... Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February - News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February... The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years - Sixty photographs for 60 years on the throne... In pictures: Venice in Solitude - Haunting views of Venice's waterways... Where the Titanic was born - Drawing offices where Titanic was designed... Day in pictures: 3 February 2012 - 24 hours of news photos: 3 February 2012... Day in pictures: 2 February 2012 - 24 hours of news photos: 2 February 2012... India's love affair with Charles Dickens - India's love affair with Charles Dickens... VIDEO: The art of boxing - The champion female fighter on the art of winning... The moment a princess became a queen - How Elizabeth became queen in a treehouse in Kenya... Day in pictures: 6 February 2012 - 24 hours of news photos from around the world... Avoiding Syria's secret police - The Syrian activists daring to evade the secret police... Super Bowl photos - New York edge a thriller in Sunday's Super Bowl... In pictures: Deep sea discoveries - Scientists find two species of colourful worms... Working with Lucian Freud - Lucian Freud as seen by his assistant, model and friend... Tales of woe from the roaming professionals - When working in a new country can prove unlucky... U.S. to elevate Special Operations forces? role in Afghanistan -
The U.S. military is planning to elevate the role of Special Operations forces in Afghanistan as it shifts away from a combat focus to a mission that places greater emphasis on advising Afghan forces and raids to kill top insurgent leaders, senior U.S. officials said.
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... Egypt names Americans charged in NGO probe; Sam LaHood among those facing criminal charges -
CAIRO ? Egyptian authorities have charged the Egypt country directors of the International Democratic Institute and the International Republican Institute in an investigation into the financing of pro-democracy organizations, state media reported Monday.
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... Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint government -
JERUSALEM ? The rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head a joint government that will prepare for new elections, ending a prolonged stalemate over how to mend their bitter split.
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... U.S. closes embassy in Syria -
WASHINGTON ? The Obama administration has closed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus and pulled all American diplomats out of Syria.
Officials say Ambassador Robert Ford and other diplomats left Syria on Monday. It?s the most dramatic U.S. move so far after 11 months of a violent crackdown on dissent by President Bashar Assad?s regime.
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... Web site strives to fight corruption in Kenya -
NAIROBI ? Everyone in Kenya knows the phrase ?kitu kidogo.?
It means ?something small? in Swahili, and it refers to the bribes Kenyans pay minor bureaucrats, such as policemen and utility company employees, to make life easier. For decades, Kenyans had only their relatives and friends to complain to. Until now, that is.
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... Obama may pick Lute for European command -
The Obama administration is considering nominating retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute as the next commander of the U.S. European Command, a move that could stir controversy among some senior military officials who have clashed with Lute over war policy.
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... In birthplace of Syria?s uprising, a fragile military control -
DARAA, Syria ? Nearly 11 months ago, protests against local authorities began in this small southern town and spread to become an uprising against the government of Bashar al-Assad that engulfed Syria.
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... Expats lured by Brazil?s booming economy -
SAO PAULO, Brazil ? It just made sense to be in South America?s economic heart, Jonathan Rosenthal reasoned, no matter that he had been working on Wall Street with some of the investment world?s most heady firms.
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... Petraeus, with plenty of practice, sticks to message -
In his first extended public appearance as CIA director, David H. Petraeus this week did more than display his well-known discipline for staying on message. He did his best to bring other government voices back on message as well.
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... Hackers release call between FBI, Scotland Yard -
As the FBI and Scotland Yard conducted a conference call last month on their investigation of an international group of hackers, the discussions were being secretly monitored -- by the hackers themselves.
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... Feinstein offers peek at U.S.-Israeli talks on Iran -
Open intelligence hearings on Capitol Hill are never completely open. Lawmakers and witnesses try to stick to what?s safe to say in public, without disclosing details on espionage operations or what?s happening behind the scenes in Washington.
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... Army officer who sparked controversy with remarks on Islam pulls out of West Point address -
A retired U.S. Army general with a history of making inflammatory remarks about Islam has canceled his plans to be the featured guest at an event at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the academy said.
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... Malaria kills twice as many people as we thought ? are data-gathering and taxes to blame? -
A study released Friday has shaken up much of what we thought we knew about malaria.
The number of people who die annually of the tropical disease is roughly double the current estimate, according to the report, published in the science journal Lancet. Additionally, many of malaria?s victims are now believed to be adults, overturning the previous belief that adults almost never die of the disease.
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... Anonymous says it will leak giant cache of Iraq war e-mails -
Anonymous has struck ? and struck again.
Early Friday, the FBI said that hackers from the well-known collective had intercepted and released a confidential conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard.
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... Iran says it may ban Samsung for commercial depicting attack on nuclear plant -
As Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered an impassioned anti-Israel speech Friday, a smaller fight played out between the two countries over a tablet commercial.
In the teaser, a bored agent for Mossad, Israel?s national intelligence agency, is shown watching TV on his Samsung tablet while in Isfahan, south of Tehran. After the agent begins conversing about the features of the tablet with several Iranian ?women? (actually men f... Photo of the day: What in the world? -
Following our Friday tradition, we give you this photo. It should not be too hard to guess where it is from.
You can tweet your responses to @PostWorldNews with a hashtag #whatintheworld.
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... Gunmen kidnap two American tourists in Egypt?s Sinai peninsula -
Update, 11:51 p.m.: The two American tourists have been released The women were not immediatebly identified, but Egyptian officials said they were age 60 and 65.
Two female tourists and their Egyptian tour guide Friday were intercepted by gunmen and kidnapped in the southern part of the Sinai peninsula, The Post?s Ernesto Londono reports.
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... Privacy concerns grow in India -
NEW DELHI ? The Indian government?s recent announcement that it taps nearly 300 new phones every day has sparked a debate about privacy in a country that traditionally views such concerns as an ugly offshoot of Western individualism.
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