Sports Calendar

Claim your free 2010 double sided wall chart

Navigation - link to other main sections from here

Skip Navigation

From The Times
December 1, 2005

World in Brief

Muzaffarabad: More than 1,000 people a day are seeking hospital treatment for pneumonia and other cold-related respiratory illnesses since the harsh Himalayan winter descended on Pakistani Kashmir’s quake zone last weekend.

There are still 3.5 million people without shelter. The earthquake death toll stands at 73,000 in Pakistan and 1,300 in India. (AFP)

Toxic slick moves

Yilan: A second town on the Songhua River in China, which has been poisoned by a slick of benzene from an explosion at a chemical plant, has shut down its water system. Twenty-six thousand people in Yilan are expected to be without running water for three days. (AP)

Mercy denied

Faisalabad: Armed police are guarding the prison where six men in one Pakistani family, from grandfather to grandson, were hanged together at dawn. They were condemned for killing three people in 1989 over a land dispute. President Musharraf rejected their pleas for mercy. (AFP)

Women elected

Jeddah: Two Saudi businesswomen swept to a surprise victory in the first polls in which women could stand in the conservative Muslim kingdom. Lama al-Suleiman and Nashwa Taher won seats on the board of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (AFP)

Gem of a cabbie

Los Angeles: A taxi driver who returned diamonds worth $350,000 (£202,000) to a forgetful passenger received a reward of $10,000 and a diamond bracelet. Haider Sediqi, 40, said that he would apply the money to his children’s education. (AP)

Bookmark and Share

Also in World News

Also in News

Comment    

Times leader masthead
 

Terrorism is parasitic on conditions of lawlessness  

More...
Leading Article

New Year's Day

New Year’s revellers take a dip in the icy sea during the Saundersfoot annual charity swim near Tenby, Wales

People around the world welcome 2010

Slide Show

Pictures of the Week

A time exposure photo created using sparklers shows children celebrating on New Year’s eve in Manila

A selection of the best pictures from around the world

Slide Show

Pictures of the Year

In an attempt to promote their show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the "Lady Boys of Bangkok" gather at the Bedlam paintball venue near South Queensferry, Scotland

A selection of the best news photography from 2009

Slide Show

Paris weblog

France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech on economic recovery during a visit to the CNIM mechanical boiler factory in La Seyne sur mer

Super Sarko suffers winter blues

Comment Central

President Barack Obama

A christmas card to Times readers, from President Obama

Sign Up

Bulletins

Free news bulletin direct to your inbox

in depth

Orange jumpsuit

World Agenda

Times experts explain the issues behind the headlines

Most Read

Skip Most Read

Today

MOST COMMENTED

Skip Editor's Pick

Today

MOST CURIOUS

Skip Most Curious

Today

Focus Zone

accenture

Need to Know:

Industry sectors news at a glance. Interactive heatmap, video and podcast

ba business travel clouds

Business Travel:

Everything the Business Traveller needs to know to make a better trip

Winter Sports

Winter Sports:

Get ready for the winter sports season, with our resort guides and snow reports

lloyds

Mapping Business:

We are backing British business, what is the confidence of the nation and what businesses are succeeding?

Shell

The Future of Energy:

Growing demand for energy, oil that is harder to reach and the rise of carbon dioxide emissions. We examine the energy challenge

high-speed trains

Europe by Train:

With rail travel in Europe on the rise, we review the benefits of travelling by train

Dinner party

My Dinner Party:

In this special section we explore new food trends to help improve your dinner party and impress guests

More Reports

More reports:

Enjoy further reading from Travel to Fashion, Business to Sport, discover more

previous next
The Singapore skyline pictured at night

Business city guides

Overseas contacts and local business information

Free Credit Advice

Credit crunched? Our Credit Clinic has advice

Money symbol on computer key

Find an IFA

Find a local independent financial advisor

crossword with Cross fountain pen.

Crossword Club

Sign up today or try one of our free demo crosswords

Generic photo of a job interview.

Free CV Review

Sell yourself! Have your CV reviewed by experts

Financial Brochures

A lawyer with gown and wig

Find a Lawyer

Cut your legal costs

Popular Searches on Times Online

2010 movies | books | copenhagen 2009 | crosswords | fashion | formula 1 | mortgages | obituaries | pensions | property | recipes | redundancy calculator | savings | sudoku | twitter | university guide | wine

Shortcuts to help you find sections and articles

Classifieds 

Cars

Skip Cars of the Week

Ferrari F355 F1

1998
£47,955

Lamborghini Gallardo

2004
£56,950
Essex

Apply for car finance?

Check your free Experian credit report before applying


Jobs

Skip Jobs of the Week
Commercial Director

c. £70,000
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Windsor

Law Commissioner for England and Wales

£123,460 pa
The Law Commission
London

General Finance Roles


Southwark County Council

Chief Executive

£100,000
Home Office
Liverpool

Properties

Eager to get on the property ladder?

Find out about shared ownership.

Looking for a Mortgage?

See your free Experian credit report beforehand

Holidays

Skip Travel of the Week

Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket & Dubai from only £1199!

Includes flights, accommodation with room upgrades, transfers city tours in Hong Kong and Bangkok.
PremierHolidays.co.uk

Ski Weekend Specialists since 1986

For your ultimate tailor-made ski holiday, click here


Great Travel Insurance

Get covered on your travels with a superb range of policies at great prices. Visit InsureandGo.com


Hawaii free nights, breakfasts, upgrades & more!

Choose from the beautiful landscape and tranquil beaches of Oahu, Kauai, Maui & Big Island.


Place your advert now