Genoa riot evidence 'disappears' - (19/01/2007 14:33:17)

Key evidence vanishes in the trial of Italian policemen over violence at the G8 summit in 2001, police say.

Victory in dead Israeli sperm row - (19/01/2007 14:16:04)

A court ruling allowing a dead Israeli's sperm to impregnate a woman he never met is hailed as a boost for family rights.

Turkish-Armenian writer shot dead - (19/01/2007 14:00:16)

A prominent Turkish-Armenian writer convicted in 2005 of insulting Turkish identity is shot dead in Istanbul.

Bomb chemicals 'for decorating' - (19/01/2007 13:52:35)

A man on trial for involvement in an attempted bomb plot says he was buying chemicals to strip wallpaper.

Ethiopia 'set for Somali pullout' - (19/01/2007 13:47:17)

Ethiopian forces are to start leaving Somalia "in the next few days", PM Meles Zenawi has told the BBC.

Ex-Pc jailed for raping girl, 14 - (19/01/2007 13:38:47)

A former policeman cleared of sending indecent texts to a child is jailed for raping another teenager.

Record ratings for American Idol - (19/01/2007 13:33:13)

More than 37 million viewers tune in for the latest series of US talent search American Idol.

Street star banned from driving - (19/01/2007 13:13:19)

Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson is banned from driving for 16 months for drink-driving.

Premier set to shut two factories - (19/01/2007 12:56:46)

Premier Foods, the owner of brands including Branston, announces proposals to close two factories.

Woman jailed for stalking doctor - (19/01/2007 12:46:52)

A woman who falsely accused a psychiatrist of rape and threatened to kill his fiancee is jailed for nine years.