Police said on Saturday the situation in Russia’s North Caucasus city of Nalchik, which was attacked by militants on Friday, has been taken under control.
Archives: 26 February 2011
February 26, 2011
February 26, 2011
Fishing cats and other “animal news”
A fishing cat lives in an American zoo. Unlike the majority of other feline species, fishing cats are excellent swimmers.
February 26, 2011
New Zealand earthquake death toll rises to 145
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand’s second biggest city, has risen to 145 while another 200,000 people are missing, local media said.
February 26, 2011
Japan eyes participation in investment projects in Kuril Islands
Japan’s Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara said on Saturday Tokyo is looking up at an opportunity to participate in joint investment projects in the Kuril Islands with Russia.
February 26, 2011
Obama announces Libya sanctions
The US announces sanctions against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime, as the UN chief urges the body’s Security Council to take action over the Libya crisis.
February 26, 2011
Irish government ‘routed in poll’
The Irish Republic’s main ruling party suffers a huge election defeat months after the bail-out, an exit poll says.
February 26, 2011
Local label ‘false’ on many foods
Almost a fifth of foods labelled as local in England and Wales are making the claim falsely, a study suggests.
February 26, 2011
NZ mayor praises quake rescuers
The mayor of Christchurch praises the “incredible progress” made four days after a massive earthquake rocked the New Zealand city.
February 26, 2011
Landlords ‘should get web rating’
Tenants should have a rating website on which they can share their experiences of landlords, a consumer body has said.
February 26, 2011
Dead mother was ‘kind and gentle’
The family of a mother and two children found dead in a house in Leicestershire pay tribute to them.
February 26, 2011
£20m paid in quango redundancies
The government has already paid more than £20m in one-off redundancy payments as part of the abolition of hundreds of quangos, the BBC learns.
February 26, 2011
LinkedIn service resumes in China
Business networking site LinkedIn says it is back online in China, a day after access was blocked by the authorities there.
February 26, 2011
Brazil judge blocks Amazon dam
A Brazilian judge blocks construction of the huge Belo Monte hydro-electric dam in the Amazon because of environmental concerns.
February 26, 2011
Tunisians in major reform rally
Police clear crowds of Tunisians demanding the resignation of interim PM Mohammed Ghannouchi, a long-time ally of the ousted leader.