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Council workers 'stay home in protest'
A union says many Newcastle City Council staff have not turned up for work despite a strike being called off.
11:19 Friday 28th September 2001
Irish minister apologises for iodine tablet gaffe
An Irish Cabinet minister has made a radio apology after saying the country had adequate supplies of iodine to help overcome a nuclear attack.
10:43 Friday 28th September 2001
Giuliani lobbies for three-month extension as New York mayor
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is lobbying to stay in office an extra three months.
10:29 Friday 28th September 2001
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Pakistan freezes bank accounts of Islamic rebel groups
Pakistan has frozen the assets of two groups on a US list of organisations and individuals allegedly linked with terrorism.
10:16 Friday 28th September 2001
'Worst case' BSE plan could kill up to 40 million sheep
A scheme to slaughter the 40 million-strong national sheep flock because of possible BSE infection may have to be considered.
08:24 Friday 28th September 2001
Queen calls off Australia and New Zealand tour
The Queen has called off her planned 16-day tour of Australia and New Zealand, Buckingham Palace says.
06:13 Friday 28th September 2001
Bin Laden planning new terror strikes, says Minister
Minister for Europe Peter Hain is warning Osama bin Laden is planning fresh terrorist attacks over the coming weeks.
05:53 Friday 28th September 2001
Air New Zealand shares suspended for second time
The New Zealand Stock Exchange has suspended trading in Air New Zealand shares for the second time this week.
04:41 Friday 28th September 2001
Rebel leader: Our forces have disbanded
Ethnic Albanian rebels have declared their guerrilla force no longer exists.
04:18 Friday 28th September 2001
'Women prisoners still neglected due to cost-cutting'
Women inmates at Holloway Prison are still being neglected because the Prison Service puts cost-cutting first, the Chief Inspector of Prisons says.
03:57 Friday 28th September 2001
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