Taleban ambush kills 20 policemen - (01/01/2009 10:43:54)

Twenty Afghan policemen are killed in a Taleban ambush on a politician's home in Helmand, officials say.

Gaza violence goes into sixth day - (01/01/2009 09:56:48)

Israeli jets attack a parliament building in Gaza, as Hamas rockets land deep in Israel, after calls for a ceasefire founder.

Banks 'feel remorse' for downturn - (01/01/2009 09:53:50)

Chairman of Citigroup Sir Win Bischoff tells the BBC that bankers must take some responsibility for the global economic downturn.

Man dies in ambulance collision - (01/01/2009 09:53:26)

Police are investigating after a man in his twenties died after he was hit by an ambulance on New Year's Eve.

Smith ruled out of S Africa ODIs - (01/01/2009 09:52:44)

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith will miss the Twenty20 and one-day matches against Australia in an attempt to recover from an elbow injury.

Executive 'must work for economy' - (01/01/2009 09:35:06)

The Northern Ireland Executive must do all it can to keep the economy moving, First Minister Peter Robinson says.

In pictures - (01/01/2009 09:33:52)

Cuba today 50 years after Fidel Castro's revolution

Russia shuts off gas to Ukraine - (01/01/2009 09:33:41)

Russia stops gas supplies to Ukraine after the collapse of talks to resolve a row over unpaid bills and gas prices.

Iraq takes control of Green Zone - (01/01/2009 06:29:34)

Iraq is taking control of the Green Zone in Baghdad and assuming more powers over foreign troops based in the country.

Quinn parts company with Cherries - (01/01/2009 06:15:46)

Jimmy Quinn leaves his post as Bournemouth manager following a board meeting on New Year's Eve.