Arizona shooting suspect Jared Loughner in court
Jared Loughner faces several charges over the attack on Saturday A man charged with trying to assassinate a US congresswoman in a shooting that left six people dead and more than a dozen wounded has appeared in federal court in Phoenix, Arizona. Jared Loughner, 22, faces several charges over the attack on Saturday. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head, remains in a critical
US congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot in Arizona
Sheriff Clarence Dupnik said officers were looking for a second suspect A US congresswoman has been shot in the head and six other people have been killed by a gunman in Arizona. Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting in Tucson. She is in a critical condition, but the doctor treating her said he was "very optimistic about her recove". The
Russia-China oil pipeline opens
The pipeline runs between eastern Siberia and north-eastern China The first oil pipeline linking the world's biggest oil producer, Russia, and the world's biggest consumer of energy, China, has begun operating. The pipeline, running between Siberia and the northeastern Chinese city of Daqing, will allow a rapid increase in oil exports between the two countries. Until now, Russian oil has been tran
Iran state TV broadcasts new stoning woman 'confession'
The BBC's James Reynolds reports on Iran's state-run Press TV's filming of the woman's ''confession'' Iran's state-run English language TV channel has shown a documentary on Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, sentenced to death by stoning for adultery. In a 25-minute programme, Ms Ashtiani confessed to and re-enacted her alleged part in the murder of her husband. She was shown with a needle, indicating w
Blake Edwards: Hollywood film director dies aged 88
The American film-maker Blake Edwards has died in southern California at the age of 88. Edwards died of complications from pneumonia on Wednesday at St John's Health Centre in Santa Monica, his publicist said. His wife, the actress Julie Andrews, and other members of his family were at his side, Gene Schwam added. Among the films Edwards directed were The Pink Panther, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Vict
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed on bail
Julian Assange spoke to Newsnight's Kirsty Wark after being released on bail The founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks, Julian Assange, has vowed "to continue my work and to protest my innocence" after being freed on bail. The 39-year-old was granted bail two days ago but prosecutors objected. He is fighting extradition to Sweden over sex assault allegations made by two women. He denies any
Kosovo rejects Hashim Thaci organ-trafficking claims
Kosovo PM Hashim Thaci is named 27 times in the highly critical report The Kosovo government has reacted angrily to a draft report alleging that serving leaders are responsible for crimes including organ-trafficking. The Council of Europe report names Hashim Thaci - prime minister and wartime political leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) - 27 times. The human rights body's inquiry reinforce
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