Bbc news for 2 april 2014

Here are the top stories from BBC News for April 2, 2014:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian separatists seize government buildings: Pro-Russian separatists have seized government buildings in several cities in eastern Ukraine, amid growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
  2. MH370: Search area expanded: The search area for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been expanded to cover a vast area of the Indian Ocean, as investigators continue to analyze satellite data.
  3. Egypt: Morsi's trial begins: The trial of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has begun, with the former leader facing charges of inciting violence and conspiring with the Muslim Brotherhood.

World News

  1. Syria: Chemical weapons destroyed: The destruction of Syria's chemical weapons stockpile has been completed, with the last batch of toxic agents being destroyed at sea.
  2. Nigeria: Boko Haram kidnaps more girls: Islamist militants have kidnapped more than 100 girls from a village in northeastern Nigeria, in the latest attack by the group.
  3. South Africa: Zuma's corruption trial delayed: The corruption trial of South African President Jacob Zuma has been delayed until May, after his legal team requested more time to prepare.

UK News

  1. NHS: Hospital waiting times rise: Waiting times for hospital treatment in England have risen to their highest level in a decade, according to new figures.
  2. UK economy: Growth slows: The UK economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures.
  3. Scotland: Independence referendum debate: The debate over Scotland's independence from the UK has intensified, with both sides in the referendum campaign making their cases to voters.

Business

  1. Oil prices fall: Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in six months, amid concerns over global demand and a surge in US oil production.
  2. FTSE 100: Index falls: The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares fell by 1.4% on Wednesday, amid concerns over the global economy and the Ukraine crisis.
  3. Google: Acquires Nest: Google has acquired Nest, the maker of smart thermostats and smoke detectors, in a deal worth $3.2 billion.

These are just some of the top stories from BBC News for April 2, 2014. If you'd like to know more about any of these stories or would like to see more news from that day, feel free to ask!