Three Chinese search engines apologise for linking to pornography sites after criticism from the government.

Gunmen ransack a Sri Lanka television channel that drew criticism for its recent coverage of the country's civil war.

Eddie Patterson says he is determined to stay on as Cliftonville manager despite criticism from a club official.

Azerbaijan bans foreign radio broadcasts on its national frequencies, drawing US and European criticism.

Labour has responded to criticism of some of its policies and learnt from by-election defeats, David Miliband says.

William Hague brushes off Labour criticism that the Tories are the 'do nothing' party.

BBC Northern Ireland Home Affairs Correspondent Vincent Kearney looks back at a year in which the police's failure to solve high-profile crimes blamed on the IRA led to serious criticism.

The UK government joins criticism of Channel 4's broadcast of an alternative Christmas speech by Iran's president.

Walsall manager Jimmy Mullen tells BBC WM he will take criticism from fans if it means they lay off the players.

An inquiry into the chaos over this year's Sats tests in England will strongly criticise the exams watchdog, the BBC learns.

Politicians in India face increasing criticism for their extensive security arrangements in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.

The UN climate summit concludes with satisfaction among many delegates, but criticism from environmentalists.

The PM shrugs off the German finance minister's criticism of his economic policies, putting it down to internal German politics.

Labour is criticised for urging banks to pass on interest rate cuts while charging its members "uncompetitive" rates on credit cards.

The government's plans to reform the UK welfare system come under criticism for being "misplaced and out of time".

Proposals to hold some inquests in private on grounds of national security appear to be on hold after criticism from MPs and justice campaigners.

Scottish FA president George Peat says managers have ulterior motives in their criticism of refeering standards in Scottish football's top-flight.

A new noise device intended to infuriate criminals into leaving is launched amid criticism from campaigners.

The home secretary denies the arrest of Damian Green was "Stalinist" - but faces mounting anger and criticism from MPs.

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg seeks to play down his criticism of colleagues reportedly overheard on a plane.