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	Friday, 28 December, 2007, 1:00 GMT 09:00 +08:00:Asia/Shanghai

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TOP STORIES

	Benazir Bhutto killed in attack Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is killed in a suicide attack at an election rally.

	Obituary: Benazir Bhutto Benazir Bhutto was feted as a symbol of modernity and fought a long battle against corruption allegations.

	Bhutto killing: What next for Pakistan? The BBC's M Ilyas Khan looks at the ramifications of Benazir Bhutto's assassination for Pakistan.

	Life in pictures: Benazir Bhutto The life of Benazir Bhutto, part of a Pakistani political dynasty.

	Girl, 7, in fatal quad bike crash A seven-year-old girl dies after her quad bike is involved in a head-on collision with a Range Rover in Essex.




WORLD

	Benazir Bhutto killed in attack Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is killed in a suicide attack at an election rally.

	Kenyans count cliff-hanger vote Election officials start counting the votes in what is seen as the closest election in Kenyan history.

	French seek Chad aid staff return France formally asks Chad to allow six French aid workers home to serve a sentence for attempted kidnapping.




AFRICA

	Kenyans count cliff-hanger vote Election officials start counting the votes in what is seen as the closest election in Kenyan history.

	Southerners to take Sudan posts Former rebels are to be sworn in as Sudanese ministers, after clashes reportedly leave 100 dead.

	French seek Chad aid staff return France formally asks Chad to allow six French aid workers home to serve a sentence for attempted kidnapping.




AMERICAS

	Colombia set for hostage releases Preparations are under way in Colombia as diplomats say rebels could be ready to free three hostages on Friday.

	Two held over US family killings Two people are arrested after six people, believed to be from the same family, are found dead at home near Seattle.

	Oscar voters pick their nominees The countdown to February's Oscars begins as ballot papers are posted to the Academy Awards' 5,829 voters.




ASIA-PACIFIC

	Japanese PM to boost China ties Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda arrives in China, on a visit aimed at improving ties between the two countries.

	Indonesian landslide toll mounts At least 120 people are reported dead or missing in Indonesia, as rescuers try to reach victims of landslides and floods.

	Wild Oats claims third Hobart win Australia's Wild Oats XI becomes the first boat to claim three straight Sydney-Hobart wins in 59 years.




EUROPE

	Russia jails troops over Chechnya Two Russian interior ministry troops are convicted of the killing of three civilians in Chechnya.

	French seek Chad aid staff return France formally asks Chad to allow six French aid workers home to serve a sentence for attempted kidnapping.

	Peugeot plans car plant in Russia French car maker Peugeot Citroen announces plans to build its first factory in Russia, an expanding market.




MIDDLE EAST

	Olmert, Abbas try to revive talks Israeli and Palestinian leaders hold talks to try to defuse a row over Jewish settlement activity.

	US 'kills 11 militants' in Iraq Eleven Shia militants are killed in a raid in the Iraqi town of Kut, south-east of Baghdad, US officials say.

	Unholy dust-up at Nativity church Members of rival Christian orders trade blows at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.




SOUTH ASIA

	Benazir Bhutto killed in attack Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is killed in a suicide attack at an election rally.

	Diplomats expelled by Afghanistan Two diplomats accused by Afghan officials of contacting the Taleban leave after talks to stop their expulsions fail.

	Commandos free Sri Lanka minister Sri Lankan security forces free a government minister who had been locked up by angry TV journalists.




UK

	Brown: Bhutto killers are cowards UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown condemns the killers of Benazir Bhutto as "cowards afraid of democracy".

	Girl, 7, in fatal quad bike crash A seven-year-old girl dies after her quad bike is involved in a head-on collision with a Range Rover in Essex.

	Barton arrested in assault probe Newcastle and England footballer Joey Barton is arrested by police investigating an alleged assault.




ENGLAND

	Barton arrested in assault probe Newcastle and England footballer Joey Barton is arrested by police investigating an alleged assault.

	Teenager dies in street stabbing A teenager dies from stab wounds after an attack in the street in Islington and a second youth is also stabbed.

	Arrest Pc died from heart disease A man is charged with assault after an incident in which a police officer died of a heart attack.




NORTHERN IRELAND

	Disabled woman trapped by vandals A disabled woman is freed after being trapped for seven hours when vandals crash a car into her gates.

	Diplomats expelled by Afghanistan Two diplomats accused by Afghan officials of contacting the Taleban leave after talks to stop their expulsions fail.

	Tributes paid to singer Joe Dolan Tributes are paid to the Irish singer Joe Dolan who died from a suspected brain haemorrhage in Dublin.




SCOTLAND

	Rise in teacher compensation cash Scotland's schools and colleges spent more than £250,000 on compensation to teachers last year.

	Funding 'threatens nation's food' An MSP claims traditional Scottish food is being threatened by a funding withdrawal for caterers.

	Business chiefs make economy plea Business leaders challenge the Scottish Government to prove it means what it says about making Scotland competitive.




WALES

	AM 'had warned on Bhutto safety' A Welsh politician with Benazir Bhutto the previous time she was attacked says he told her advisers she needed proper protection.

	Iraq soldier family's new tragedy The family of one of the first UK soldiers killed in the Iraq war are reported to have lost another son in a car crash.

	Survival suit saves angler's life A fisherman swept off rocks into the sea is saved because he was wearing a flotation suit.




POLITICS

	Brown: Bhutto killers are cowards UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown condemns the killers of Benazir Bhutto as "cowards afraid of democracy".

	Police strike threat to Callaghan Jim Callaghan feared police strikes in 1977 would destroy his government, documents reveal.

	Callaghan 'asked Benn to resign' Tony Benn was asked to quit by PM James Callaghan after raising doubts about the 1977 "Lib-Lab pact", National Archives files reveal.




BUSINESS

	No agreement over airport dispute Talks between unions and airport operator BAA aimed at avoiding a series of strikes end without agreement.

	Markets wary after Bhutto killing Gold, oil and bond prices rise, while Pakistani stocks are seen falling after the death of Benazir Bhutto.

	Warner agrees to use MP3 format Warner Music agrees to sell its music for download on Amazon in MP3 format without copy protection.




ENTERTAINMENT

	Albarn condemns celebrity culture Singer Damon Albarn says celebrity culture "sends out all the wrong messages", and attacks shows like X Factor.

	Berlin debut for Madonna's movie Madonna's debut movie as a director will have its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in February.

	Mackintosh tops stage power list Sir Cameron Mackintosh is named the most influential person in British theatre by arts newspaper The Stage.




SCIENCE/NATURE

	Rich life emerges from nature's freezer Tiny channels in the Arctic ice support creatures that play a crucial role in climate-affected ecosystems.

	Humans 'drive out large mammals' The number of large mammals has fallen sharply across most of the planet as a result of human activity, a study says.

	Gene find boosts allergy research Gene-targeting therapies could one day offer relief from allergies such as hayfever, claim UK and Swiss scientists.




TECHNOLOGY

	The technology with impact 2007 The BBC News technology team looks back at personal technology favourites of 2007.

	Warner agrees to use MP3 format Warner Music agrees to sell its music for download on Amazon in MP3 format without copy protection.

	Sony rethinks flat screen focus Electronics giant Sony says it will stop producing rear-projection televisions in February 2008.




HEALTH

	Vitamin D urged in pregnant women Pregnant women must boost their vitamin D intake during winter to ward off rickets, says the government.

	Drug target to stop cancer spread UK scientists uncover a vital clue to stopping cancers spreading around the body, according to research.

	Charity backs dementia taggings A key dementia charity backs the electronic tagging of sufferers to stop them wandering too far from home.




EDUCATION

	Keep Christmas gadgets 'at home' Parents are urged to ensure their children keep their Christmas gadgets out of class.

	Failing schools 'need teamwork' Head teachers say twinning failing schools with good ones is the best way to turn them around.

	Thousands of teachers 'leave job' More than 250,000 qualified teachers no longer work in schools, according to research by the Tories.

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