Eurozone finance ministers meet in Dublin to finalise a bailout for Cyprus amid news that the country needs more money than first thought.

Human Rights Watch accuses Gaza's Hamas government of failing to investigate the killings of seven Palestinians accused of spying for Israel.

Carrying excess weight around the abdomen is linked to an increased risk of kidney disease, a study suggests.

Web and phone games aimed at children that charge for extras are being investigated by the Office of Fair Trading.

Many UK pet owners prefer to hug their animals rather than a close relative when feeling low, a poll for a social networking website suggests.

The US urges China to help rein in North Korea, as the Pentagon denies a report that Pyongyang is able to launch nuclear-armed missiles.

Researchers reveal a fresco hidden beneath the surface of a known forgery at the Louvre museum - using technology similar to that of airport scanners.

Google becomes the first major company to allow users to decide what happens to their data after they die or become inactive online.