USA - Barack Obama Says Economy Moving in Right Direction. Unemployment Ticks Down to 8.5%

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Welcoming positive economic news in an election year, President Barack Obama said Friday the new monthly jobs report shows the U.S. economy is starting to rebound, even though some people are still struggling. (Jan. 6)

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Unemployment Ticks Down to 8.5%

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by AssociatedPress

A burst of hiring in December pushed the unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly three years, giving the economy a boost at the end of 2011.(Jan. 6)

USA - Raw Video: Barack Obama Lunches With Contest Winners

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by AssociatedPress

In a sort of power lunch for the not-so-powerful, President Barack Obama broke bread Friday with four winners of a contest for people who give to his campaign in small amounts. (Jan. 6)

Campaigners voice vitamin D fears

Uploaded by BBCNewsHeadlines on Jan 6, 2012

Rickets was a disease that had almost disappeared in the UK by the 1940's, but the number of cases has risen rapidly over the last 15 years.

Health campaigners say this is evidence that people are not getting enough vitamin D and have voiced concerns that there will also be an increase in related diseases.

Jenny Hill reports.

Britian - Nurses to make hourly rounds to improve patient care

Uploaded by BBCNewsHeadlines on Jan 6, 2012

Nurses will be told to carry out hourly ward rounds under government plans to improve hospital care standards in England.

Patients will also be encouraged to lead inspections in a series of measures to be announced by David Cameron to help tackle a "real problem" with patient care.

The prime minister says he believes nurses have too much paperwork and he wants them to spend more time with patients.

Jane Hughes reports.