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  • Pakistan Supreme Court orders arrest of PM Raja Pervez Ashraf
    Mr Ashraf was appointed after Pakistan's last PM was forced out in another dispute with the judiciary Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and 15 others over corruption allegations. Mr Ashraf denies accepting bribes when approving power generation projects as minister for water and power in 2010. Analysts say...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 17:56
  • British Airways Christian employee Nadia Eweida wins case
    A British Airways employee suffered discrimination at work over her Christian beliefs, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. European judges ruled that there had been a violation of Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights of Nadia Eweida. She took her case to the European Court of Human Rights after BA made her stop wearing a necklace with a cross. Judges...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 16:32
  • Mali conflict: France to increase troop numbers
    The French deployment is hoping for reinforcements from an African force President Francois Hollande says more French troops are to be deployed in Mali to support the 750 in the country countering an Islamist insurgency. Mr Hollande said new air strikes overnight had "achieved their goal". One target was the town of Diabaly, which rebels captured on Monday. West...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 16:32
  • South African miner Amplats closes shafts and cuts jobs
    South African mining was hit by wave of wildcat strikes last year Anglo American Platinum has said it will cease production at four mine shafts in the Rustenberg region of South Africa, which could lead to the loss of almost 14,000 jobs. The world's biggest platinum producer said lower demand for the precious metal and higher costs meant the shafts were unprofitable. Amplats...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 15:58
  • China dan#039;to survey disputed East China Sea islandsdan#039;
    Both China and Japan claim the islands, as does Taiwan China says it is to conduct a survey of disputed East China Sea islands, amid a diplomatic row with Japan. State news agency Xinhua said the survey was part of China's "programme to safeguard its maritime rights and interests". The island are called Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan. The row over...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 14:33
  • Clashes erupt at Pakistani anti-corruption march
    Mr Qadri is demanding electoral reform Police in Islamabad have reportedly used tear gas against anti-corruption protesters on a march led by cleric Tahirul Qadri. The clashes erupted after demonstrators threw stones at security forces outside the parliament, reports say. Mr Qadri, who is calling for electoral reform, left the city of Lahore on Sunday with thousands...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 11:43
  • Cairo trail derailment dan#039;leaves 19 deaddan#039;
    A military train carrying recruits has derailed south of Egypt's capital Cairo, killing at least 19 people and injuring another 103, officials say. The train was travelling to an army camp in Cairo when it came off the tracks in the Badrashin area of Giza. It is not yet known what caused the accident. Egypt's roads and railways have a poor safety record. Last November...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 11:43
  • Coca-Cola addresses obesity in TV advert
    Fizzy drink makers have come under pressure from critics who say sugary drinks help cause obesity Fizzy-drink giant Coca-Cola has launched an advert addressing obesity for the first time on television. The two-minute commercial highlights the firm's record of making low-calorie drinks and reminds viewers all foods contain calories. The ad, which aired on US cable...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 10:02
  • Coca-Cola to address obesity in advert
    Fizzy drink makers have come under pressure from critics who say sugary drinks help cause obesity Fizzy-drink giant Coca-Cola is set to launch a new advert addressing obesity for the first time on television. The two-minute commercial highlights the firm's record of making low-calorie drinks and reminds viewers all foods contain calories. The ad, which airs on US...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 06:58
  • Mali Islamists seize town amid French intervention
    Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. // source: bbcuk Berita Lain: Mali conflict:...
    published on January 15th, 2013 at 04:26