Tensions high in North Korea row
Comments: 0 - Date: April 15th, 2009 - Categories: Asia-Pacific
The US joins other nations in urging N Korea to return to nuclear talks as the row over its rocket launch deepens.
Fiji devalues dollar in crackdown
Comments: 0 - Date: April 15th, 2009 - Categories: Asia-Pacific
Fiji devalues its dollar by 20% amid a continuing crackdown on dissent and free speech.
Donors pledge $324m in Haiti aid
Comments: 0 - Date: April 15th, 2009 - Categories: Americas
International donors agree a $324m aid package to help Haiti recover from hurricanes and food shortages.
No Dutch Courage, rules ad watchdog as it bans beer poster
Comments: 0 - Date: April 15th, 2009 - Categories: UK
A poster showing a nervous man alongside the slogan "Take Courage my friend" is banned for suggesting the beer boosts confidence.
Home births ‘as safe as hospital’
Comments: 0 - Date: April 15th, 2009 - Categories: Health
A massive study of home births suggests that, in labours deemed low-risk, the risks to babies are no higher than if born in hospital.