House prices 'rose 9.9% in 2006' - (05/01/2007 08:55:05)

House prices across the UK rose by an average of 9.9% in the course of 2006, says the Halifax bank.

Gaza factions told to end clashes - (05/01/2007 08:44:36)

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and PM Ismail Haniya agree to urge rival factions to leave Gaza's streets.

Coach driver questioned by police - (05/01/2007 08:39:10)

Police continue to question the driver of a coach which overturned killing two people.

Rivals battle for connected world - (05/01/2007 08:28:51)

Microsoft and Apple will set out their rival visions of the digital future at two separate events in the coming days.

Long-haul budget airline unveiled - (05/01/2007 08:26:36)

Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes launches a no-frills budget airline flying to China, India and Europe.

Tests on India killings accused - (05/01/2007 08:25:53)

Two men accused of killing 17 young women and children in a Delhi suburb are to undergo tests using a truth drug.

Vietnam warned on bird flu threat - (05/01/2007 08:19:40)

A top health chief in Vietnam warns that a recent bird flu outbreak poses a huge risk to human health.

Hain optimistic over NI impasse - (05/01/2007 08:02:13)

Northern Ireland's political impasse can be overcome if Sinn Fein delivers on policing, Peter Hain says.

Taiwanese firm plans to sue Apple - (05/01/2007 08:00:57)

Luxpro, a Taiwanese electronics firm, says it will sue computer maker Apple for $100m (£52m) in damages.

Homes evacuated in factory blaze - (05/01/2007 07:16:58)

About 100 people spend the night out of their homes over a suspected arson attack at a Belfast factory.