January 08, 2009
Chinese PC giant to cut workforce
One of the world's biggest computer makers, China's Lenovo, is to cut 10% of its global workforce after a fall in demand.
Pakistan sacks security advisor
Islamabad removes its national security advisor hours after confirming the surviving Mumbai gunman is a Pakistani.
Israel bombs Gaza into the night
Israeli warplanes attack targets in the Gaza Strip into the night after the first daily truce to allow in humanitarian aid expires.
Treasury denies 'more cash' claim
The government denies reports it plans to print more money to help ease Britain's recession but says the tactic cannot be ruled out.
Canada expels US woman deserter
A US army deserter and mother of three is ordered to leave Canada after her appeal for refuge fails.
Hard drive destruction 'crucial'
The only way to stop fraudsters stealing information from old computer hard drives is by destroying them completely, a study finds.
Downturn 'fuels unpaid overtime'
The economic downturn is helping to drive record levels of unpaid overtime by workers fearing for their jobs, the TUC claims.
Gone but not forgotten - George Best added to National Biography
Footballer George Best and comedian Ronnie Barker are among the big names to be added to the online Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Everest trip helps critically ill
Blood oxygen levels recorded on a trip by medics to Everest could help the treatment of critically ill patients.
Warning given on tax returns scam
Fraudsters are targeting people with scam e-mails in the run-up to the self-assessment tax returns deadline.
Test targets sport drugs cheats
Scientists find a way to identify a type of new drug which could be misused by athletes.
Oil prices drop as US stocks rise
Oil prices fall sharply as US crude oil stocks soar amid evidence of continuing weakening energy demand by consumers.
Senate shift on Obama replacement
Senate leaders are expected to allow Roland Burris to take up Barack Obama's vacant seat in the US Senate.
Ferguson confident despite defeat
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is sure his side will overcome Derby despite their dismal showing in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg.
January 07, 2009
Water supply back on after freeze
Water supplies to more than 5,000 homes in a south Wales valley are restored after a burst mains disrupts supply.
Derby shock Man Utd with first leg win in Carling semi
Kris Commons' fierce strike gives Derby County a shock win in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final against Manchester United.
Pound regains ground against euro
The pound reaches its highest level against the euro for three weeks, ahead of Thursday's UK interest rates announcement.
Haddock charged over feud murder
North Belfast loyalist Mark Haddock is charged with the murder of a UDA member eight years ago.
Explosion at hotel injures three
Two men and a woman have been injured in an explosion at a hotel in Aberdeenshire, police said.
Live text - Derby v Man Utd
Championship side Derby host Manchester United in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at Pride Park.
School tables must be rushed out
News organisations say a rule change thwarts their publication of secondary school league tables for England.
Mumbai gunman is Pakistan citizen
Pakistan finally confirms Indian claims that the only surviving gunman from the Mumbai attacks is a Pakistani citizen.
Six-year-old boy misses the bus, so takes the family car instead
The parents of a six-year-old boy in the US are charged with neglect after the boy drove their car for 10km trying to get to school on time.
Strauss to lead West Indies tour
Andrew Strauss to captain England for the forthcoming West Indies tour after Kevin Pietersen's shock resignation.
Black holes 'preceded galaxies'
Astronomers solve a cosmic chicken-and-egg question: what came first - black holes or galaxies?
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