News aggregator
Obama says US economy 'very sick'
US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.
Categories: Everything else
Nine get Queen's bravery awards
Nine people, including a police officer killed during an anti-terror raid, are awarded bravery awards by the Queen.
Categories: Everything else
Females 'less physically active'
Females are less physically active at all ages than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
Categories: Everything else
NI links up to underwater cable
Northern Ireland is to be linked to an underwater transatlantic communications cable for the first time.
Categories: Everything else
Final Woolworths stores to close
The final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, the retailer's administrator says.
Categories: Everything else
Casualties rise in Gaza offensive
Casualties have been pouring into overcrowded hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive against militant groups.
Categories: Everything else
Blair to get US Medal of Freedom
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
Categories: Everything else
More Arctic temperatures to come
The New Year Arctic weather brings sub-zero temperatures and disruption to parts of the UK, with more freezing conditions expected overnight.
Categories: Everything else
Blair to get US Medal of Freedom
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
Categories: Everything else
Cameron makes savings tax pledge
David Cameron proposes to axe tax on basic rate taxpayers' savings and to increase pensioners' tax free allowances.
Categories: Everything else
The discovery of a pink Galapagos iguana changes history books
A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal's history in the islands.
Categories: Everything else
Family of four is robbed in house
A family, including two children aged under five, are robbed by an armed gang in their County Antrim home.
Categories: Everything else
Dozens die in Guatemala landslide
At least 33 people die and dozens more are missing after part of a mountain collapses on to a road in northern Guatemala.
Categories: Everything else
Wedgwood goes into administration
A number of firms owned by Waterford Wedgwood enter administration, as the parent firm appoints a receiver.
Categories: Everything else
Blackburn edge Blyth in FA Cup
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup.
Categories: Everything else
DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda'
Officers in eastern DR Congo's main rebel group say they have ousted leader Gen Laurent Nkunda - a claim he denies.
Categories: Everything else
Steep sales drop for US carmakers
US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.
Categories: Everything else
Costa Book Award winners revealed
Author Sebastian Barry and 91-year-old Diana Athill are among five authors shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year.
Categories: Everything else
