BBC DAILY E-MAIL: UK EDITION Thursday, 18 December, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern
................................ BBC NEWS ................................ TOP STORIES * US court grants Guantanamo rights * Detainees in Guantanamo Bay should have access to lawyers and the US court system, a federal court rules. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3332633.stm * Minister admits vetting failings * The police must keep better records, the government says amid calls for the vetting system to be improved in light of the Soham murders. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3330827.stm * Israel warns of unilateral moves * Ariel Sharon tells the Palestinians they have only months to make progress towards peace. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3332361.stm * Cot death expert to face inquiry * The doctor at the centre of a series of cases against women accused of killing their babies is to face a professional conduct committee. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/health/3331503.stm * Donaldson resigns from UUP * Rebel Ulster Unionist MP Jeffrey Donaldson leaves the party along with two other assembly members. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/3331805.stm ................................ AMERICAS * US court grants Guantanamo rights * Detainees in Guantanamo Bay should have access to lawyers and the US court system, a federal court rules. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3332633.stm * 'Green River' killer gets life * The killer of 48 young women in the US gets life in prison and apologises to victims' relatives. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3332663.stm * Jackson charged with child abuse * Pop star Michael Jackson is formally charged with seven counts of child molestation. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/entertainment/showbiz/3323237.stm ................................ EUROPE * Lindh investigators have DNA clue * Swedish prosecutors say they have evidence linking a suspect to the killing of the popular foreign minister. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3330741.stm * Muslims urge calm over scarf law * Muslim leaders in France call for calm after the president backs a law to ban religious symbols from schools. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3330397.stm * Lithuania's president faces axe * The Lithuanian parliament begins impeachment proceedings against President Rolandas Paksas. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3331233.stm ................................ SCIENCE/NATURE * Dark energy tops science class * Evidence for the universe's mysterious building blocks top a list of the key scientific achievements of 2003. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3330527.stm * Noel nut nixed by gnawing agoutis * Brazil nuts, a favourite Christmas treat, are in danger from intensive picking, and from animal predators, scientists say. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3330947.stm * Decision day for fusion project * The EU will suggest France be the location for an experimental nuclear reactor that will produce energy in the same way as the Sun. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3330905.stm ................................ OPTIONS AND HELP ............................... ................................ * HELP * If you are having problems with story links or for general help visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/email/wa/help * FEEDBACK * Please send feedback to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ................................ Copyright BBC Serbian News Network - SNN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.antic.org/
