Armed gangs have killed 120 security personnel in the country's north-west, says state media, the largest such claim since protests began.

Ban Ki-moon puts himself forward for a second term in office as Secretary General of the United Nations.

A police officer and former Mr Gay UK denies committing sex offences against four men during a Christmas night out in Leeds.

Apple unveils a web-based service called iCloud that will automatically synchronise a user's apps, music and data.

Colin Montgomerie is running out of routes into what would be his 22nd consecutive Open Championships after finishing last in qualifying.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter will not initiate an investigation into Qatar's successful bid for the 2022 World Cup, but he does not intend to block any inquiry from the organisation's new watchdog.

Andy Murray recovers from his ankle injury he sustained at the French Open and will play in the Aegon Championships at Queen's.