Dead marine friendly fire probe - (08/12/2006 13:20:39)

The death of a marine after a battle in Afghanistan raises questions about "friendly fire", it emerges.

God king pays tax for first time - (08/12/2006 13:19:48)

Nepal's King Gyanendra is forced to pay tax for the first time in the history of the monarchy.

Philippines delays Asean talks - (08/12/2006 12:48:31)

A meeting of Asian leaders in the Philippines is postponed because of a coming tropical storm, officials say.

Von Trier starts 'Lookey' concept - (08/12/2006 12:47:06)

Experimental Danish director Lars von Trier reveals his latest film concept - Lookey.

Football: Gibraltar Uefa move - (08/12/2006 12:38:49)

Gibraltar is named as a provisional member of Uefa after years of campaigning.

No recognition for Israel - Hamas PM - (08/12/2006 12:34:16)

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya reiterates that his Hamas-led government will not recognise Israel.

Evangelical students 'suppressed' - (08/12/2006 12:31:25)

The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised the "suppression" of Christian unions in universities.

Man is cut free from station duct - (08/12/2006 12:29:18)

Power station engineers are forced to cut a cleaner free from a narrow gas duct when he collapses in it.

Two arrested over teenager's rape - (08/12/2006 12:27:51)

Two males are arrested by police investigating the rape of a woman in Woodvale Park in north Belfast.

Crosby gets town theatre honour - (08/12/2006 12:22:45)

The venue where Bing Crosby first took to the stage is to be renamed in his honour.