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	Monday, 18 February, 2008, 5:00 GMT 10:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

In pictures Deadly bomb blast strikes dog fight in southern Afghanistan		Days numbered? Even Musharraf's own party is giving him scant mention

TOP STORIES
	Northern Rock to be nationalised Troubled bank Northern Rock will be taken temporarily into public ownership, the chancellor says.
	Divided EU meets to debate Kosovo EU ministers are to consider Kosovo's declaration of independence, with members split on how to respond.
	Al Fayed to attend Diana inquest Mohamed Al Fayed is to give evidence at the inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and his son Dodi.
	Soldiers held in munitions probe Three soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland are arrested in Kent on suspicion of stealing munitions.
	Pakistanis vote in tense election People in Pakistan take part in a crucial parliamentary election overshadowed by violence and fears of fraud.

WORLD
	Pakistanis vote in tense election People in Pakistan take part in a crucial parliamentary election overshadowed by violence and fears of fraud.
	Divided EU meets to debate Kosovo EU ministers are to consider Kosovo's declaration of independence, with members split on how to respond.
	Wealth 'may not lead to health' Economic growth does not always lead to better health or lower child mortality, new research suggests.

AFRICA
	Bush calls for fair Zimbabwe poll US President George W Bush calls for free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, as he continues his African tour.
	Wealth 'may not lead to health' Economic growth does not always lead to better health or lower child mortality, new research suggests.
	UN troops 'trapped' in Eritrea The UN condemns Eritrea, saying its peacekeepers are being prevented from leaving the country.

AMERICAS
	Four dissidents freed by Havana Cuba releases four political prisoners in what diplomats call a positive move by acting leader, Raul Castro.
	US orders massive recall of beef The US government orders its largest-ever recall of beef, saying a meat plant broke rules on cattle inspection.
	Canada sends ex-SS guard to Italy A former Nazi prison guard, 83, arrives in Italy from Canada to serve a life sentence for murder.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Talks on cluster bomb ban in NZ Officials from 120 nations meet in New Zealand to try to agree a text for a proposed ban on cluster bombs.
	Malaysian police break up protest Malaysian police make several arrests after using tear gas and water cannon to break up a protest by ethnic Indians.
	British lawyer deported from Fiji The military government in Fiji has deported a lawyer from the International Bar Association.

EUROPE
	Divided EU meets to debate Kosovo EU ministers are to consider Kosovo's declaration of independence, with members split on how to respond.
	Cypriot president ousted in poll Incumbent Tassos Papadopoulos is knocked out of presidential elections in Greek-controlled Cyprus.
	Nazi-era singer returns to stage A 104-year-old Dutch cabaret singer who once performed for the Nazis gives a concert for the first time in decades.

MIDDLE EAST
	Israel detains dozens of Gazans Israeli forces carry out an incursion into the Gaza Strip, seizing more than 80 Palestinians and killing four.
	UN hints at Iraq refugee returns A top UN official hints that security may improve enough soon for 4m displaced Iraqis to begin returning.
	Army intervenes in Beirut clashes The Lebanese army intervenes to break up clashes between rival political factions in Beirut.

SOUTH ASIA
	Pakistanis vote in tense election People in Pakistan take part in a crucial parliamentary election overshadowed by violence and fears of fraud.
	Scores killed in Afghan bombing A suicide bomb kills up to 80 people in Kandahar in one of Afghanistan's deadliest attacks since 2001.
	Wealth 'may not lead to health' Economic growth does not always lead to better health or lower child mortality, new research suggests.

UK
	Northern Rock to be nationalised Troubled bank Northern Rock will be taken temporarily into public ownership, the chancellor says.
	Soldiers held in munitions probe Three soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland are arrested in Kent on suspicion of stealing munitions.
	UK tourist found dead in Venice A British tourist who went missing in Venice while on a Valentine's trip with his girlfriend is found dead.

ENGLAND
	UK tourist found dead in Venice A British tourist who went missing in Venice while on a Valentine's trip with his girlfriend is found dead.
	Soldiers held in munitions probe Three soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland are arrested in Kent on suspicion of stealing munitions.
	Hotel plunge father 'home soon' A man who killed his son in a hotel balcony plunge in Greece could be back in the UK within months.

NORTHERN IRELAND
	Pair critical after petrol attack Two men are in a critical condition following a petrol bomb attack at their home in County Tyrone.
	Arrest after 14-year-old is raped A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a 14-year-old girl is raped in Belfast city centre.
	Relatives mark La Mon IRA bombing A memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of an IRA bombing has taken place.

SCOTLAND
	Soldiers held in munitions probe Three soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland are arrested in Kent on suspicion of stealing munitions.
	MPs criticise military healthcare The Scottish Government comes under fire for failing to give priority to the healthcare needs of military personnel.
	Inquiry into pensioner homes row A public inquiry is to get under way to decide if elderly residents living at a former caravan park will be evicted.

WALES
	Star's support for cancer woman Film producer Trudie Styler pledges her support for a campaign to allow a terminally ill woman back to the UK.
	Morgan pledges tough Plaid fight Labour will battle coalition partners Plaid Cymru head on in council elections, Rhodri Morgan promises.
	Soul newcomer Duffy tops UK chart Duffy, the Welsh soul singer hotly tipped for success in 2008, enters the singles chart at number one with Mercy.

POLITICS
	Northern Rock to be nationalised Troubled bank Northern Rock will be taken temporarily into public ownership, the chancellor says.
	Action plan targets violent crime A raft of new measures to tackle violent crime is to be announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
	PM backs Scottish powers review Prime Minister Gordon Brown backs a review of the powers of the Scottish Parliament, including taxation policy.

BUSINESS
	Northern Rock to be nationalised Troubled bank Northern Rock will be taken temporarily into public ownership, the chancellor says.
	Big banks 'to increase dividends' Two of the UK's largest banks will boost the financial sector by increasing dividend payments, a report says.
	AOL 'contemplates Yahoo approach' AOL has held talks with Yahoo about a possible deal to fend off an approach from Microsoft, a report says.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Soul newcomer Duffy tops UK chart Duffy, the Welsh soul singer hotly tipped for success in 2008, enters the singles chart at number one with Mercy.
	Brits singles shortlist unveiled Leona Lewis is among five acts included on the final shortlist for single of the year at the Brit Awards.
	Sci-fi film Jumper leads US chart Jumper, a sci-fi thriller film starring Hayden Christensen, makes its debut at number one in North America.

SCIENCE/NATURE
	'Hundreds of worlds' in Milky Way Rocky planets with conditions suitable for life may be more common than previously thought, a study finds
	Machines 'to match man by 2029' Machines will achieve human level artificial intelligence by 2029, a leading US inventor predicts.
	Warming risks Antarctic sea life Sharks will migrate into Antarctic waters if warming continues, threatening marine animals, scientists warn.

TECHNOLOGY
	Machines 'to match man by 2029' Machines will achieve human level artificial intelligence by 2029, a leading US inventor predicts.
	Net firms reject monitoring role Net providers in the UK are resisting calls for them to police what customers do online.
	Text scams warning to youngsters The Office of Fair Trading sends thousands of text messages to 18 to 24-year-olds warning them about scams

HEALTH
	Side-effects 'should be reported' A campaign is launched to get members of the public to report any side-effects from medicines.
	Stem cell hope for bone fractures UK scientists hope to mend shattered bones and damaged cartilage using a patient's own stem cells.
	Call for medical training reform A national medical exam is needed, say experts, after a study finds variation in graduate performance.

EDUCATION
	Language GCSEs 'could drop orals' A former chief inspector of schools condemns plans to scrap oral language exams as "stupid".
	Lesson one: no Orwellian language Mike Baker looks at how the language of management has begun to dominate discussions of education.
	Pilot progress tests made easier The basis of new 'single level' pupil progress tests is changed, to more closely resemble Sats.

SPECIAL COVERAGE

Q&A: Rock bottom? As the troubled bank is nationalised, what now for Northern Rock?		Devolution review BBC Scotland's Brian Taylor sees Gordon Brown join the debate

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