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Pakistan suffers its deadliest attack on a military installation, as suicide bombers kill at least 63 outside a munitions factory.

Spain mourns 153 people killed in a plane crash at Madrid airport, as investigators look into the causes of the tragedy.

Moscow is ready to sell new weapons of "a defensive character" to Syria, Russia's foreign minister says.

The South African man who fed one of his ex-workers to the lions is released on parole, to the outrage of trade unions and rights groups.

Hiding what users do online might get easier as Microsoft plans a "privacy mode" for the next release of Internet Explorer.

A snail species from the Mediterranean is found in the UK at historic Cliveden House.

Does the choice of US vice-president really matter?

Uncovering human rights abuses in the Georgia conflict

Meet Manfred, who claims to have the ultimate family tree

At least 50 people are killed in clashes in the Somali capital and the port of Kismayo.

Chinese ticket touts rue the drop-out of star athlete Liu Xiang, as tickets for hurdles events plummet in value.

The son of Libya's leader, Sayf al-Islam Gaddafi, says he is retiring from political life though he is seen as a likely successor.

E.On and Scottish and Southern Energy are to raise gas and electricity prices by up to 29%, blaming higher wholesale costs.

Dentists working under a new contract are more likely to pull teeth out or fit false ones than before, NHS figures show.

Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter has agreed to fly to London, Thai police have said.

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