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I'll fight ban, says US preacher

A controversial American preacher who threatened to burn the Koran has warned that he will fight moves to ban him from coming to Britain.Home...

Children taken hostage in France

A 17-year-old armed with swords has taken several small children and their teacher hostage at a pre-school in eastern France, officials said.A police official...

X Factor winner 'numb with shock'

Former painter and decorator Matt Cardle has spoken of his "shock" after being crowned the winner of this year's X Factor.The 27-year-old said he...

GE unveils £800m Wellstream deal

American giant General Electric has unveiled a deal worth nearly £800 million to buy British oil and gas services firm Wellstream Holdings.The board of...

Police slammed over child arrests

An Israeli human rights group said police had arrested and illegally interrogated scores of Palestinian children as young as five over stone-throwing incidents.B'Tselem said...

North Korea issues nuclear threat

North Korea has warned that US-South Korean co-operation could bring nuclear war to the region.The warning came as the South began artillery drills amid...

Household debts 'at record high'

More than half of households are struggling to repay credit cards and loans, a Bank of England survey suggested.A total of 51% of respondents...

May briefs MPs on fees demo probe

Home Secretary Theresa May was set to update MPs on the probe into the tuition fee protests that rocked central London last week.The statement...

Dubai World leadership shake-up

Dubai's ruler has replaced the long-time head of Dubai World with his close aide and uncle, as the struggling conglomerate battles its multi-billion debt...

Celebs' Iran stoning sentence plea

Some of the UK's household names have joined calls for the release of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for alleged adultery.Rock...

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