Iran Arrests Filmmakers Accused of Working for BBC
Authorities said the defendants illegally sold content, including films, to the BBC, which the broadcaster denied.
Carol Kirkwood delivers BBC News weather in curve.
SHES the darling of BBC News and it Carol Kirkwood continues to cheer her fans, this time in a tight, figure-higging, red dress.
Microsoft to stop producing Windows versions
. change and how Microsoft would provide support. It doesnt mean that Windows is frozen and will never move forward again, Mr Kleynhans told the BBC. Indeed we are about to see the opposite, with the speed of Windows updates shifting into high.
Former BBC Head Says He Had No Role in Squelching Program
“There is nothing to suggest that I acted inappropriately,” said Mark Thompson, the former BBC director general and incoming chief executive of The New York Times Company.. Mark Thompson, former head of British Broadcasting Corporation, says he was not aware of investigative report prepared for BBC program Newsnight into allegations of sexual abuse against former television personality Jimmy Savile until after investigation was canceled.
MH370: Malaysia declares flight disappearance. - BBC.com
Analysis: Jennifer Pak, BBC News, Kuala Lumpur. In a pre-recorded statement on national TV, the Malaysian authorities announced that the disappearance of flight MH370 was an accident and that there were no survivors.
Anchors Get Giddy Around The Crown
Why do American television anchors make spectacles of themselves when covering events that involve British royalty?. Alessandra Stanley The TV Watch lampoons the overly ceremonious and giddy demeanor of American television anchors covering jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II.
Ireland v England: Rain washes out one-day international
Englands one-day international against Ireland was abandoned after rain allowed only 18 overs to be played. Ireland had limped to 56-4 when the players were forced off at 12:05 BST, and the match was called off at 15:10. Mark Wood and David Willey.
BBC Tactics in Covering North Korea Are Faulted
Reporters who joined students from the London School of Economics on a North Korean trip did not disclose their true purpose and filmed an undercover documentary, the university said.. London School of Economics announces that three BBC journalists who joined group of students on sight-seeing trip to North Korea and secretly filmed undercover documentary did not disclose their true purpose to the university; demands that BBC pull television film, entitled North Korea Undercover, from broadcast schedule and issue an apology.
BBC Journalists Call Off Strike
The journalists’ union said the new talks were dependent on management’s dropping disciplinary action against three employees for a strike last week.
Internal Documents Portray BBC as Top-Heavy, Bickering and Dysfunctional
Some 3,000 pages released Friday paint a picture of a top-heavy organization weighed down by mistrust, poor communication, buck-passing and squabbling.. BBC releases some 3,000 pages of internal documents from external investigation into why program about BBC presenter and alleged pedophile Jimmy Saville had been canceled; they paint picture of top-heavy organization weighed down by mistrust, poor communication, buck-passing and squabbling.
BBC Causes Uproar by Reporting Queen’s Opinion
In what is considered a breach of etiquette, a BBC correspondent said that Queen Elizabeth had once told him she was “pretty upset” about a radical cleric in London.. BBC correspondent Frank Gardner creates uproar by declaring in a radio interview that Queen Elizabeth once told him she was upset about the presence of radical Islamist cleric Abu Hamza in North London; revealing the opinions of the queen is considered a shocking breach of etiquette, especially when it comes to political opinions, which she is not supposed to have.
BBC World News to Be Available Through Comcast
The nation’s largest cable provider plans to offer BBC to nearly 15 million homes by the end of next year.. BBC will announce deal for Comcast to carry BBC World New channel, opening the door to wider distribution channel within the United States, with plans to reach 15 million homes by the end of 2012.
The Breakfast Meeting: Coke Buys Into Spotify, and the BBC Abuse Probe Widens
. Also, News Corporation edges closer to investing in the Yankees cable network, and a book investigating Scientology will be published in January.
BBC Staff Faces Discipline for False Child-Sex Report
In the midst of a separate scandal relating to the television host Jimmy Savile, the BBC is disciplining news personnel over reporting that wrongly implicated a Conservative Party politician.. British Broadcasting Corp says it will begin disciplinary action against unidentified news personnel linked to scandal over child abuse report that wrongly implicated Conservative Party treasurer Alistair McAlpine; action comes three weeks after network became embroiled in separate abuse scandal involving television host Jimmy Savile.
BBC performing arts fund that backed Adele to close
���In recent years, new forms of technology have changed the pattern of audience voting,��� the BBC said. ���These industry-wide technical developments enabling audiences to vote online, via smartphones and social media have meant that the amount of residual .
BBC, Facing Budget Cuts, Will Trim World Service and Lay Off 650
Facing a 16 percent reduction in its budget, the BBC World Service said that it would close five of its 32 language services and reduce its workforce by about a quarter.
BBC News vs Sky News: General Election 2015 saw the real swing between two.
Now the votes have been counted and verified we can start to look back at the General Election 2015 coverage from BBC and Sky. Both Sky News and BBC One/BBC News have been pumping out round the clock news, features and political insights - and .
20 things you may have missed from the election
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Newcastle United: Alan Shearer disappointed by Coloccini letter
Alan Shearer says he was taken aback by relegation-threatened Newcastles captain Fabricio Coloccini writing a letter to fans asking for their support. The clubs all-time record goalscorer told BBCs Football Focus that it was up to players to give.
Losing focus: Why tech is getting in the way of work - BBC.com
Losing focus: Why tech is getting in the way of work. By Ian Hardy BBC News, New York. 8 hours ago. From the section Business. Woman with her head in her hands in front of her computer If you cant concentrate at work and turn��.
Combative BBC Anchor Exits News Program
Jeremy Paxman, the “Newsnight” anchor and one of Britain’s best-known broadcasters, was not exactly known for deferring to the lawmakers who appeared on his TV program.
BBC, Under Criticism, Struggles to Tighten Its Belt
The BBC, the world’s biggest and oldest public broadcasting company, has effectively sentenced itself to a 16 percent budget cut through 2017.
3 BBC Journalists Report Being Tortured in Libya
The correspondents say they were physically abused and psychologically terrorized for 21 hours after being detained trying to reach the scene of a battle 30 miles from the capital.
Kraft shares soar on Heinz merger - BBC News - BBC.com
Shares in Kraft closed up more than 35% on the news at $83.17 in New York. The deal was engineered by Heinzs owners, the Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital, and billionaire investor Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway.
Fridays Scottish gossip
Brazilian striker Jonathas, currently on loan at La Liga side Elche, says the Champions League could lure him to Celtic. (Daily Record). Scotland can go all the way to Euro 2016 without the need for a play-off, says confident Watford wing-back Ikechi Anya.
Eagle-cam reveals incredible POV as it descends from Burj.
+BBC News, +Jim Lyndon sent you a Bitcoin tip worth 2500 bits ($0.60), and Im here to deliver it ��� https://www.changetip.com/collect/831116... It was absolutely incredible watching the live broadcast on the BBC today.
US will not fund research for modifying embryo DNA - BBC.
By James Gallagher Health editor, BBC News website. 30 April 2015. From the section Health. Francis Collins is the director of the US National Institutes of Health. Modifying the DNA of embryos is a line that should not be crossed, a leading��.
Election results: Cameron re-appoints senior ministers
The Conservatives took a number of seats from the Liberal Democrats in the south west of England and held on to their one Scottish seat of Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale. Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith told the BBC there would .
New Director of BBC Is Named
George Entwistle, the head of the television division, will succeed Mark Thompson at a time when the network is struggling.. BBC says George Entwistle, head of its television operations, will become director general in fall 2012, succeeding Mark Thompson.
Persian Station in Britain Rattles Officials in Iran
The BBC’s Persian-language channel has been singled out as the main threat among foreign news broadcasters for what the Iranian government calls biased coverage.
Rosettas comet throws out big jet - BBC News - BBC.com
Europes Rosetta probe has caught its comet quarry in the act of producing a huge jet of gas and dust. The 4km-wide icy dirt-ball known as 67P is now throwing off copious amounts of material as it warms up on its journey in��.
Jose Mourinho says Steven Gerrard made him better manager
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard made him a better manager, ahead of their final Premier League meeting on Sunday. The champions host the Reds in one the 34-year-olds final matches for the Anfield club (16:00 BST .
Top BBC Figures Acknowledge ‘Errors’ in Reporting Scandals
The remarks by Chris Patten, the head of the supervisory BBC Trust, and Tim Davie, the acting director general, came as they were addressing a parliamentary panel.. Chris Patten and Tim Davie, senior figures at British Broadcasting Corporation, admit before parliamentary panel to organizational failures and poor judgement in networks false implication of Conservative Party politician Alistair McAlpine in sexual abuse scandal; Patten does offer sympathetic defense of former director general George Entwistle, who resigned.
Fans Petition BBC to Reinstate ‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson
Thousands signed an online petition seeking the return of Mr. Clarkson, who was suspended after a “fracas” with a producer.. Hundreds of thousands of fans sign online petition to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson, host of BBC television show Top Gear, who was fired due to conflict with producer.
BBC News Carol Kirkwood covers up to present weather.
BBC News Carol Kirkwood covers up after causing chaos online in curve-hugging dress. SHES known to display her curves in an array of outfits, but Carol Kirkwood chose to cover up a little more while presenting the��.
Lewis Hamilton dominates second practice
Lewis Hamilton was in a league of his own as the Mercedes driver set the fastest time in second practice at the Spanish Grand Prix. The world champion was 0.408 seconds up on Ferraris Sebastian Vettel, with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg third.
BBCs Nick Robinson praised for election coverage.
nick robinson IG. The BBCs Political Editor Nick Robinson. The 51-year-old journalist returned to BBC News just last month after having an operation to remove a carcinoid tumour on his lung. But, despite spending most of the��.
Could one man cause a stockmarket crash? - BBC News
Exactly five years after the flash crash suddenly wiped nearly a trillion dollars from the markets, the US authorities are largely pointing at one man - a 36-year-old trader from Hounslow in west London. But could one man��.
Ebola lives on in eye of US survivor
The Ebola virus has been detected in the eye of a US doctor who had already recovered from the illness. The medic, who caught the bug while working in Sierra Leone, had blurred eyesight and pain two months after being declared Ebola-free. Scientists.
Invasive Ants Are Extreme Excavators | RealClearScience
May 8, 2015. Invasive Ants Are Extreme Excavators. Victoria Gill, BBC News. Email Link to Friends. Your Name: Your E-mail: Friends E-mail(s): +. Message:(optional). Close. More Tools. submit to reddit Submit. inShare0. Share on Tumblr��.
In earthquake-ravaged Nepal, the BBC is using messaging.
In the aftermath of last weeks earthquake that devastated Nepal, BBC News is today launching an account on the messaging app Viber to publish news, information, and tips for staying safe as the country continues to recover��.
Safari users win right to sue Google over privacy - BBC News
Google has lost a Court of Appeal bid to stop consumers having the right to sue in the UK over alleged misuse of privacy settings. A group of users claim that Google bypassed security settings on the Safari browser to install��.
Brian Hanrahan, BBC Reporter, Dies at 61
He delivered perhaps his most celebrated report from an aircraft carrier during Britain’s war to reclaim the Falklands in 1982.
Channel 4 election coverage beats ITV in ratings
An average of 1.9 million watched Channel 4 in the first hour after the polls closed at 22:00 BST, with 1.45 million tuning in to ITVs coverage. BBC Ones Election 2015 show, hosted by David Dimbleby, dominated the audience, with an average of 6.35.
These microscopic mites live on your face
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Football gossip: Bale, Hummels, Sturridge, Benteke, Firmino
The absence of injured Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge, 25, until September will see Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers target a proven striker in the summer, with Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke, 24, under consideration. (The Times.
Election results: Conservatives win majority
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Carol Kirkwood looks beautiful in blue for BBC weather.
BBC News Carol Kirkwood doing what she does best, in curve-hugging vibrant red dress; BBC News Carol Kirkwood covers up after causing chaos online in curve-hugging dress; Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood goes��.
BBC and News Corp. Sharpen Attacks
Usually the BBC and News Corp. clash over matters like broadcasting regulations; now they are battling over a racecar driver who took a turn as a writer.
Challenges in Europe: Is Bulgaria Europes. - BBC.com
In a series looking at the challenges facing Europe, BBC News meets a Bulgarian IT entrepreneur.
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Memphis Depay: Man Utd forced into signing by PSG interest
Manchester United were forced to sign PSV Eindhoven forward Memphis Depay early because of interest from French Ligue 1 leaders Paris St-Germain. Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal said the club wanted to wait until the summer to bring in the .