Costa Concordia: Captain Schettino 'Turned Too Late -- BBC
The captain of the cruise ship that capsized on Friday, killing at least 11 people, has admitted making a navigation mistake, Italian media say.
Captain Francesco Schettino told investigators he had "ordered the turn too late" as the luxury ship sailed close to an island, according to a leaked interrogation transcript.
The Costa Concordia ran aground with about 4,200 people on board.
More than 20 are still missing but the search for survivors has been halted.
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MIDDLE EAST
Did Obama seek secret talks with Iran? White House on the defensive after claims President sent confidential letter to the Ayatollah.
Iran warns region against "dangerous" stance on Hormuz.
Sabotage, bombings, sanctions: A growing web of pressure over Iran. Report: Iranian currency hits record low after president rejects raise in interest rates.
Hezbollah has long-range surface-to-air missiles.
Arab League monitors to report on Syria as mission ends.
In Syria, world inaction fuels armed revolt.
Russia vows to block military intervention in Syria.
Sunni-backed Allawi says Maliki risks splitting Iraq.
ASIA
Bangladesh army 'foils coup' against Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh military says it has foiled coup plot.
Pakistan prime minister appears in high court in contempt case.
Afghan suicide attack 'kills six' at Kandahar airport.
India, China agree to pursue border solution.
Reporter dies in Pakistan, and Taliban warn others.
Asia awaits lunar year 'dragon baby' boom.
AFRICA
Tens of thousands of Africans died 'as governments delayed'.
Attack stirs Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions.
Top suspect in Nigerian Christmas bombing escapes police.
Nato accused of war crimes in Libya.
Mubarak trial: Egyptian army 'responsible for deaths'.
Egypt tourism receipts slip nearly 30 pct in 2011.
EUROPE
Facing elections, Sarkozy focuses on the jobless.
Greece predicts private debt write-off deal by weekend.
MPs 'shocked' by border check relaxations.
Billionaires join U.S. in drawing Putin’s ire in campaign.
Ukraine Finance Minister resigns.
AMERICAS
Canadian leader tells Obama he’s disappointed over pipeline rejection.
Mexico’s drug war bloodies areas thought safe.
Falkland Islands: Argentina rejects Cameron's 'colonial' jibe - video.
Panama Canal expansion workers strike over pay.
LA to lose title as 'porn capital of America' over condom ruling.
Wikipedia, Google protest US antipiracy proposals.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
USS Cole bombing: Judge denies lawyers' bid to meet with unchained client.
Police discuss terrorism at White House.
Russian military intelligence targets terrorism hot spots.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Canada pledges to sell oil to Asia after Obama Keystone denial.
U.S. losing high-tech manufacturing jobs to Asia.
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Doubt over IMF's eurozone lifeline.
Kodak files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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