BBC DAILY E-MAIL: UK EDITION Wednesday, 31 December, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern
................................ BBC NEWS ................................ TOP STORIES * Baghdad restaurant blast kills five * At least five people are reported to have been killed after an explosion rips through a Baghdad restaurant. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/3359687.stm * Bad weather mars New Year parties * Bad weather including gales, heavy rain and even snow threatens to ruin New Year parties in some parts of the UK. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3358977.stm * Jackson 'felt fine' after arrest * A police sheriff denies claims that Michael Jackson was mistreated after his arrest for child abuse in November. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/entertainment/showbiz/3358761.stm * Man questioned over police killing * A man arrested in connection with the murder of policeman Ian Broadhurst is questioned by detectives in Leeds. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/3358631.stm * Israeli soldier held over shot Briton * Israel has arrested a soldier in connection with a shooting that left a British peace activist brain-dead. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/uk/3360149.stm ................................ AMERICAS * US on terror alert for New Year * Temporary flight restrictions are placed over some American cities ahead of New Year celebrations. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3358603.stm * Key step towards US terror trials * Washington names a former general to oversee tribunals for foreign suspects held at Guantanamo Bay. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/americas/3358441.stm * Jackson 'felt fine' after arrest * A police sheriff denies claims that Michael Jackson was mistreated after his arrest for child abuse in November. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/entertainment/showbiz/3358761.stm ................................ EUROPE * Police arrest Parmalat officials * Police arrest two auditors and a number of top officials at Parmalat, the Italian firm at the centre of a multi-billion euro scandal. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/business/3358925.stm * European cities on New Year alert * Preparations for New Year celebrations are underway in major European cities amid heightened security fears. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3360161.stm * Bologna mail blocked after bombs * Parcels sent from Italy's Bologna region to European Union institutions are being blocked after a spate of letter bombs. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/world/europe/3359281.stm ................................ SCIENCE/NATURE * Beagle to begin 'frequent calls' * Beagle 2 is due to begin automatic transmissions which could increase the chances of it being found. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3359273.stm * Earth loses its magnetism * Like a Kryptonite-challenged Superman, the Earth's magnetic field has steadily and mysteriously waned. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3359555.stm * Q&A: What can Mars rovers expect? * Dr Steve Squyres, a principal mission scientist on the US Mars rovers, speaks to BBC News Online ahead of the first landing. Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3359971.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/
