Many killed in Afghan bomb blasts
At least 30 people have been killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:17:13 GMT

Calls to raise crime age rejected
The age of criminal responsibility will stay at 10, the government says, after a senior adviser for England calls for it to be raised.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39:08 GMT

Clegg 'will not back early cuts'
The Lib Dems would not support any plan to cut public spending too early in the next Parliament, leader Nick Clegg has said.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:14:22 GMT

Vatican defends Pope in abuse row
The Vatican denounces efforts to involve the Pope in a child abuse scandal dating back to his time as archbishop in Germany.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:12:46 GMT

Anti-Berlusconi protest in Rome
Tens of thousands of Italians stage a protest in central Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:15:01 GMT

EU 'nearing' Greece bail-out deal
The EU is putting the finishing touches to a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials tell the BBC.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:07:25 GMT

Man remanded on harassment charge
An 18-year-old appears in court charged with the harassment of a man who collapsed in the garden of his Greater Manchester home.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:35:05 GMT

Maliki leads Baghdad poll count
Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:46:10 GMT

Take That star checks into rehab
Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05:13 GMT

Injured Moss thanks well-wishers
Formula One legend Sir Stirling Moss thanks his well-wishers after he fell down a lift shaft at home and broke both ankles.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:57:52 GMT

US returns sarcophagus to Egypt
A 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus stolen from Egypt more than 125 years ago is returned from the US.
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:53:48 GMT