Redford demands apology over Iraq - (19/01/2007 10:27:51)

Actor Robert Redford calls for US leaders to apologise for the war in Iraq at the opening of the Sundance Film Festival.

Somali warlords hand over weapons - (19/01/2007 10:26:44)

One of Somalia's main warlords surrenders "battle wagons" to the government and his militia join the army.

Oprah tops celebrity women list - (19/01/2007 10:13:53)

US talk show host Oprah Winfrey is the richest woman in entertainment, says business bible Forbes.

Travellers suffer in storm's wake - (19/01/2007 09:59:03)

Rail and air passengers are facing delays and cancellations after severe storms which left 10 dead across the UK.

Surprise jump in Christmas sales - (19/01/2007 09:57:00)

Retail sales confound forecasts of a poor Christmas, as official data shows a strong rise in December sales.

Corrie's Cilla to leave ITV1 soap - (19/01/2007 09:27:47)

Coronation Street star Wendi Peters, who plays Cilla Battersby-Brown, is leaving the long-running ITV1 soap.

Battle to restore power continues - (19/01/2007 09:18:51)

Engineers are still trying to restore power to 15,000 homes in mid and north Wales following Thursday's storms.

US defence chief arrives in Iraq - (19/01/2007 08:35:49)

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrives in the Iraqi city of Basra, on a previously unannounced visit.

Brown ponders 'challenges' for UK - (19/01/2007 08:22:02)

Gordon Brown says he is growing more relaxed about the challenges which would face the next prime minister.

Homes still without electricity - (19/01/2007 07:58:53)

EDF Energy works to restore power to 6,600 homes in Norfolk left without electricity after Thursday's storms.