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Saturday, 15 November, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern Search BBC News  Fear and carnage Synagogue blast brings death and destruction to Istanbul Not just any old trip Why is George W Bush the first US President to make a state visit? TOP STORIES Timetable set for Iraq transfer The US-led coalition in Iraq will hand over power to a transitional government by next June, it is announced.   Turkey blasts 'threat to peace' Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan says two car bombs in Istanbul were aimed at destabilising the country.   Inquiry into cruise liner deaths An investigation begins into an accident on a Cunard cruise liner that killed 13 people, including children.   Anger as more 'ghost ships' near Friends of the Earth says the decision to allow more ships due to be scrapped to dock in the UK is creating an environmental threat.   UK on second highest terror alert Britain's security services are on a higher state of alert amid intelligence of an al-Qaeda attack, the BBC learns. AMERICAS Timetable set for Iraq transfer The US-led coalition in Iraq will hand over power to a transitional government by next June, it is announced.   Canada picks leader in waiting The Liberal party chooses former Finance Minister Paul Martin as its new leader - and the next prime minister.   Broadband net user numbers boom High-speed broadband internet access is winning more and more converts around the world, research suggests. EUROPE Turkey blasts 'threat to peace' Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan says two car bombs in Istanbul were aimed at destabilising the country.   Queen Mary 2 accident kills 12 Twelve people die after a gangway on the Queen Mary 2 liner collapses in a French shipyard.   Italy brings home Iraq war dead The bodies of 18 policemen killed in a suicide attack in Iraq are given full military honours as they return to Rome. SPECIAL COVERAGE Week in pictures A look back at the most striking photos of the week   OPTIONS AND HELP         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 2003