New Haven News

Obama says US economy 'very sick'
US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.

Apple's Jobs admits poor health
Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance.

French TV ditches prime-time ads
State-run French TV stations stop showing ads in prime time as part of President Sarkozy's plans to reform public broadcasting.

Dozens die in Guatemala landslide
At least 33 people die and dozens more are missing after part of a mountain collapses on to a road in northern Guatemala.

DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda'
Officers in eastern DR Congo's main rebel group say they have ousted leader Gen Laurent Nkunda - a claim he denies.

Obama 'has selected spying chief'
US President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former White House chief of staff Leon Panetta to head the CIA, US media report.

Russia to cut Ukraine gas supply
Russia's Vladimir Putin tells Gazprom to reduce gas sent via Ukraine to Europe over allegations Kiev is siphoning some off.

Wedgwood goes into administration
A number of firms owned by Waterford Wedgwood enter administration, as the parent firm appoints a receiver.

A pink iguana missed by Darwin prompts evolutionary rethink
A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal's history in the islands.

Child sweethearts try to elope for wedding in the African sun
Two German children aged six and five are stopped by police on their way to Africa for a secret "wedding" in the sun.