Football: Chelsea back Mourinho - (18/01/2007 16:52:34)

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon denies reports of a rift between manager Jose Mourinho and owner Roman Abramovich.

'Best chance' for Somalia peace - (18/01/2007 16:17:55)

The UN envoy to Somalia urges the country not to waste "the best opportunity for peace for 16 years".

Jowell reveals 3% TV licence rise - (18/01/2007 14:56:32)

The BBC TV licence fee will rise by £20 over the next five years in a deal that the BBC has called "disappointing".

Huge storm sweeps across Germany - (18/01/2007 14:47:08)

Hurricane-force winds lash Germany, forcing flight cancellations and school closures.

'Bomb plotter' studied chemistry - (18/01/2007 14:39:45)

One of the alleged 21 July bombers would have had chemistry classes while at college, a court hears.

OECD 'concerns' over Saudi probe - (18/01/2007 14:30:26)

The OECD has "serious concerns" about Tony Blair's decision to drop a fraud probe into a Saudi arms deal.

School building project defended - (18/01/2007 14:21:05)

The government defends its school building programme but says lessons must be learned.

US harsh weather extends its grip - (18/01/2007 14:14:05)

Snow hits California and storms threaten the south-eastern US, as weather-related deaths rise above 60.

'Workers trapped' by Dubai fire - (18/01/2007 13:47:49)

Dozens of workers are trapped, and some injured, as fire engulfs a building under construction in Dubai.

Iran condemns US 'kidnap' in Iraq - (18/01/2007 13:39:59)

Iran accuses the US of kidnapping five of its citizens accused by the Americans of fuelling Iraqi violence.