The Dominican Republic detects its first case of cholera following the outbreak of the disease in neighbouring Haiti, where more than 1,000 people have died.

Firefighters from across the UK are due to protest at Westminster later against "savage" government cuts.

Manager Craig Levein gives debuts to seven players as Scotland ease to victory over the Faroe Islands in Aberdeen.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg proposes new powers for councils to cross-match databases as part of a move to get more people registered to vote.

One of the world's rarest diamonds sells for the record price of $46 million (£29m) after going under the hammer in Switzerland.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe returns to training almost a month ahead of schedule.

Eurozone ministers meeting in Brussels have vowed step up work on support for Ireland "with an accent" on its banks.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron plays down the chances of a global agreement when the next UN climate summit meets in Cancun in Mexico.