BBC DAILY E-MAIL: UK EDITION Wednesday, 17 December, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern
................................ BBC NEWS ................................ TOP STORIES * Huntley guilty of Soham murders * Ian Huntley is given life in jail for murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, as a history of sexual allegations against him emerges. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3312551.stm * Saddam to stand trial in Iraq * Saddam Hussein will be tried in a special Iraqi court, the head of Iraq's governing council confirms. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3327711.stm * Historic US flight attempt fails * An attempt to recreate the world's first powered human flight fails as a replica of the Kitty Hawk breaks apart. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3326297.stm * Previous allegations against Huntley * Ian Huntley had numerous contacts with Humberside Police well before he was arrested for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3313501.stm * Huntley was 'timebomb' - Soham father * Child killer Ian Huntley was a "timebomb ready to go off", says the father of murder victim Jessica Chapman. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3328293.stm ................................ AMERICAS * 'Sniper' jury considers verdict * The jury in the trial of the younger Washington sniper suspect, Lee Boyd Malvo considers it verdict. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3326775.stm * US warns diplomats on Saudi risks * The United States says it will allow its non-essential diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia due to security fears. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3329397.stm * Historic US flight attempt fails * An attempt to recreate the world's first powered human flight fails as a replica of the Kitty Hawk breaks apart. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3326297.stm ................................ EUROPE * Chirac backs ban on headscarves * France's president backs a proposed ban on headscarves, skull-caps and large crucifixes in schools. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3325573.stm * Greek militants jailed for life * The head of the radical November 17 group and its top hitman get life sentences following 25 years of crime. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3326609.stm * MEPs get a rise amid perks reform * Members of the European Parliament agree to a common salary as they move to end abuse of expenses. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3328529.stm ................................ SCIENCE/NATURE * Ivory bird displays ancient skill * A sculpted piece of mammoth ivory found in a German cave may be the earliest representation of a bird in the archaeological record. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3328229.stm * Oldest evidence of photosynthesis * Danish researchers claim life's most important chemical reaction was underway by 3.7 billion years ago. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3321819.stm * Fishermen peer into annual abyss * The British fishing industry endures an anxious wait to hear what cuts European Union fisheries ministers will decide on. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3324435.stm ................................ 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 Serbian News Network - SNN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.antic.org/
