Lottery funding for army veterans - (08/03/2010 00:53:50)

Army veterans are to receive lottery funding to help ease the transition from military to civilian life.

Firms 'miss out on female talent' - (08/03/2010 00:47:26)

The world's leading companies are failing to make the most of their female workforce, a World Economic Forum report says.

Car explosion suspect still held - (08/03/2010 00:35:54)

Kent police officers questioning a man over a car explosion which seriously injured his pregnant wife are granted a second extension.

Premature brain 'wash out' hope - (08/03/2010 00:19:54)

A technique which "washes out" the brains of severely ill premature babies may aid survival, a study suggests.

Internet access 'a human right' - (08/03/2010 00:16:56)

Almost four in five people worldwide see internet access as a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.

Business records a lift in output - (08/03/2010 00:05:38)

Scotland's businesses saw a lift in output and new orders last month, according to data from the economic consultancy Markit.

Stars arrive for Oscar ceremony - (07/03/2010 23:43:05)

Nominees begin arriving at the red carpet of the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles for the 82nd Academy Awards.

Obama hails Iraq vote 'milestone' - (07/03/2010 22:54:01)

The US president praises the courage of voters as Iraq completes its election despite several bloody attacks.

France offers support to Greece - (07/03/2010 22:42:06)

France's President Sarkozy says his country will stand "resolute" with Greece as it imposes economic austerity measures.

US al-Qaeda spokesman 'arrested' - (07/03/2010 20:49:09)

A US-born spokesman for al-Qaeda has been arrested in Karachi, according to Pakistani security officials.