BBC DAILY E-MAIL: UK EDITION Thursday, 01 January, 2004, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern
................................ BBC NEWS ................................ TOP STORIES * UK tourists killed in bus crash * Police in South Africa start an investigation into a minibus crash in which eight British tourists died. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3360983.stm * Memorial for Iran quake victims * A service for victims of the Iranian earthquake is held in Bam, as a man is found alive six days after the disaster. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3361217.stm * BA flight cancelled over security * A BA flight to Washington is cancelled due to security fears, a day after a plane on the same route was detained. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3361837.stm * Man in court over Pc's murder * A man appears in court charged with murdering Pc Ian Broadhurst and attempting to kill two of his colleagues. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/3360577.stm * World leaders take stock in 2004 * Leaders around the world reflect on 2003 in their address to the nation. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3361101.stm ................................ AMERICAS * Revellers defy security concerns * New Year celebrations pass off mainly peacefully around the world, but there are some incidents of bloodshed. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3358603.stm * Haiti marks landmark date * The Caribbean state of Haiti is marking 200 years of independence from France, but clashes mar celebrations. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3361671.stm * US ready to seize Gulf oil in 1973 * The US considered seizing oilfields in the Gulf during the 1973 embargo, according to papers made public in the UK. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3333995.stm ................................ EUROPE * Cautious Irish launch EU presidency * Ireland inherits the European Union's revolving presidency, warning it could take time to achieve a deal on the constitution. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3360707.stm * Germany invited to D-Day events * France invites a German leader to attend ceremonies marking the D-Day invasion for the first time. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3361763.stm * Dutch clamp down on public smoking * Strict laws come into effect in the Netherlands banning smoking in many public places. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3361053.stm ................................ SCIENCE/NATURE * UK seeds near conservation goal * The UK's Millennium Seed Bank has managed to save the seeds of virtually all British native plants. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3361803.stm * Earth loses its magnetism * Like a Kryptonite-challenged Superman, the Earth's magnetic field has steadily and mysteriously waned. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3359555.stm * Beagle to begin 'frequent calls' * Beagle 2 is due to begin automatic transmissions which could increase the chances of it being found. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3359273.stm ................................ OPTIONS AND HELP ................................ You are subscribed from the email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ................................ * 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/
