BBC DAILY E-MAIL: UK EDITION Sunday, 21 December, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern
................................ BBC NEWS ................................ TOP STORIES * US raises level of terror alert * The US Government puts the nation on its second-highest terror alert after receiving reports of possible attacks. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3335595.stm * Blunkett rebuts terror criticism * The home secretary rejects condemnation by the Archbishop of Canterbury of new terror powers. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3337771.stm * Gary Jules tops Christmas charts * A formerly unknown US duo clinch the Christmas number one spot with cover version Mad World. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/entertainment/music/3335473.stm * Lockerbie families demand inquiry * Relatives of Lockerbie bombing victims mark the 15th anniversary by calling for an independent inquiry. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/scotland/3337499.stm * Hundreds detained in Iraq sweep * Several hundred people have been arrested in Iraq since Saddam Hussein's capture, a top US general says. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3338685.stm ................................ AMERICAS * US raises level of terror alert * The US Government puts the nation on its second-highest terror alert after receiving reports of possible attacks. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3335595.stm * Argentines march to demand jobs * Thousands of jobless people protest on the second anniversary of riots that forced a leadership change. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/business/3337697.stm * Jackson party pulls celebrities * Supporters turn out for Michael Jackson as he returns to his Neverland Ranch for the first time since his arrest. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/entertainment/3337957.stm ................................ EUROPE * Russia's liberals boycott poll * The Yabloko party says next March's presidential poll will not be free and decides not to field a candidate. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3338925.stm * Up to 60 migrants feared drowned * Dozens of suspected illegal immigrants are missing after their boat sinks off Turkey. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3338385.stm * Protest over French headscarf ban * Several hundred people protest in Paris at government plans to ban the wearing of the Islamic headscarf in state schools. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3338955.stm ................................ SCIENCE/NATURE * Fusion project decision delayed * Delegates fail to agree on the site of an international nuclear fusion project, amid US opposition to France. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3336701.stm * Mission controllers unleash Beagle * The BBC's David Shukman watches Europe's mission controllers as they separate Beagle 2 from its mothership, Mars Express. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3336561.stm * 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 ................................ 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/
