Fierce clashes break out around the Libyan towns of Bani Walid and Sirte ahead of a deadline set by anti-Gaddafi forces for loyalists to surrender.

European Central Bank's chief economist, Juergen Stark, resigns amid reports about disagreements over its bond buying policy.

Ieuan Wyn Jones warns Plaid Cymru against rushing into "hasty conclusions" as it tries to recover from a bruising election result.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp blames players who wanted to leave for poor start to the season.

Andy Murray will have to combat the huge serving of 6ft 9in John Isner if he is to reach the US Open semi-finals for the second time.

Al-Qaeda is believed to be behind a 'credible' threat to New York and Washington in the run-up to the 9/11 anniversary, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says.

Electricity is restored to the US state of Arizona and to parts of California and neighbouring Mexico following a massive blackout which affected millions.

Gunman Raoul Moat may have shot himself twice in the head, an inquest has heard.