Cricket: Aussie Martyn retires - (08/12/2006 03:37:45)

Australia batsman Damien Martyn announces his immediate retirement from all forms of cricket.

Taylor's son denies torture - (08/12/2006 03:27:55)

The son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor denies charges that he took part in torture in Liberia.

New Guantanamo camp jail opens - (08/12/2006 03:10:18)

The first terror suspects are moved to a new $37m maximum-security wing at Guantanamo Bay.

Canada upholds gay marriage law - (08/12/2006 03:02:18)

Canadian MPs reject a proposal by the governing Conservative party to overturn a law allowing gay marriage.

Cricket: Read hopes hit by duck - (08/12/2006 02:58:18)

Chris Read out for a duck as England bat first in one-day tour match against an Australian Chairman's XI.

Patients facing 'substantial' vCJD risk - (08/12/2006 02:37:24)

Experts say patients given blood contaminated with the human form of mad cow disease face substantial risk.

Man charged over hospital threats - (08/12/2006 02:10:16)

A man is due in court charged with robbery and possessing an imitation firearm after threats to hospital staff in Birmingham.

MPs warn over US fighter jet deal - (08/12/2006 01:25:59)

The UK should not agree to buy the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter unless the US shares technical information, MPs say.

Concern over mobile music-sharing - (08/12/2006 01:02:28)

Children are increasingly swapping music via mobile phone without realising they can be breaking the law.

La Scala opens season with Aida - (08/12/2006 00:43:56)

Stars flock to Milan's La Scala as it kicks off its opera season with a lavish Verdi's Aida directed by Zeffirelli.