BBC DAILY E-MAIL: UK EDITION Monday, 22 December, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern
................................ BBC NEWS ................................ TOP STORIES * Colombia hostages freed at last * A Briton and four Israeli hostages are released by their Colombian rebel captors after three months. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/england/3339187.stm * Egypt minister attacked at mosque * Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher is taken to hospital after a confrontation with angry Palestinians in Jerusalem. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3341435.stm * Prison for sex slave gang leader * A former asylum seeker is jailed for 10 years for smuggling kidnapped women into Britain to work as prostitutes. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3340921.stm * Government vows honours shake-up * Changes will be made to ensure the transparency of the honours system, says the government. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk_politics/3341279.stm * Libya faces early nuclear checks * The UN watchdog says it may start inspecting Libyan nuclear sites next week, after Tripoli accepts spot checks. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/africa/3339347.stm ................................ AMERICAS * Colombia hostages freed at last * A Briton and four Israeli hostages are released by their Colombian rebel captors after three months. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/england/3339187.stm * Earthquake rocks California coast * At least one person is killed as a strong earthquake shakes coastal cities in central and southern California. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3342185.stm * US beefs up anti-terror measures * Major US landmarks, airports and shopping centres boost security amid intelligence warnings. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3339627.stm ................................ EUROPE * Parmalat 'falsified its accounts' * The stricken Italian food giant is accused of falsifying its accounts and the firm's founder is reported to be under investigation. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/business/3339459.stm * Serbia tries PM murder suspects * Fifteen people go on trial in Serbia, accused of direct involvement in the murder of PM Zoran Djindjic. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3339199.stm * Russia oil tycoon case adjourned * Russia's richest man appears in public for the first time since his arrest, but does not learn his fate. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3342101.stm ................................ SCIENCE/NATURE * Scientist issues honours threat * A senior UK Government scientist says he may resign in a row over his support for animal experiments. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3339333.stm * Beagle probe faces its big challenge * The UK Mars lander must overcome many hurdles before its science mission can begin on the Red Planet. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3341617.stm * Iceman discoverer claims reward * A German who discovered the 5,300-year-old iceman, Oetzi, in the Alps demands up to $250,000 as a finder's fee. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3339359.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/
