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Steve Harmison takes 5-84 as Durham close day two on 45-1, 179 runs behind Somerset.

The mix of sun, fun and the English tongue has led thousands of Brits to settle in Florida. But many end up feeling trapped and in fear of falling ill.

Firms accused of helping Saddam

Two Scottish companies are accused of aiding Saddam Hussein in the run up to the first Gulf War.

Revenue staff in tax-credit walkout

Hundreds of Inland Revenue workers take part in a "spontaneous" walkout in protest at the government's new tax credit scheme.

Kashmir separatist in poll confusion

A leading Kashmiri separatist rules out contesting elections in Indian Kashmir - despite earlier reports that he had decided to stand.

India to help fight Nepal rebellion

India has pledged to help Nepal battle an ongoing Maoist insurgency that has claimed 4,000 lives in the past six years.

Full webcast transcript

Full transcript of our webcast with SNP leadership candidates John Swinney and Alex Neil.

Jobless figures fall again

Government figures show less people out of work despite increases in unemployment in traditional sectors such as textiles and ship-building.

Government puts 'Service First'

Labour is hoping to improve standards in public services by retiring the Citizen's Charter and replacing it with a new programme called Service First.

IMF looks to the future

A week of meetings of the IMF has resulted in ambitious plans to transform the world's financial systems and make them more accoutable.

Number of tigers grows in Indian state

Officials in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh say the number of tigers there has increased.