Palestinians in Gaza describe the three-hour cease fires as a partial relief from the fighting.

The early kick-off in the Edinburgh derby ends in a goalless draw while Dundee United launch a stirring comeback to draw 2-2 at Celtic.

India clinch a 1-0 victory in the two-Test series against England after the second match in Mohali ends in a draw.

Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh guide India to 134-4, a lead of 285, at the close on day four of the second Test against England in Mohali.

BBC correspondent Aleem Maqbool retraces the journey taken by Joseph and Mary according to the New Testament Gospel of Luke.

British cyclist Chris Hoy wins the 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year in Liverpool.

Dundee United and Rangers kick off the action on another busy day in Scotland's top flight.

Crystal Palace produce a memorable display to brush aside Bristol City at Selhurst Park.

Bosnia's political tensions drive its international supervisors to stay on, as peace is undermined by mistrust.

The European Commission scraps controversial rules that prevent oddly-shaped fruit and vegetables being sold in the EU.

Regulations that stop strange-shaped fruit and vegetables being sold are about to be changed by the European Union. But are we willing to eat wonky veg?

South Korea's spicy national dish is hit by the global economic turmoil, leading to a dreaded 'kimchi deficit'.

India establish a 301-run lead after reaching 100-0 in their second innings on the third day of the second Test against Australia.

A review of expert verdicts on the third and last US presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama.

A mock-up of an air-conditioned London Underground train, which goes into service in 2010, is to go on display.

Europe battle back to 9-7 against the United States after the second day of the Ryder Cup.

Two BBC Scotland reporters try to get by on food produced within their own regions.

After 31 days of trying to live without any new plastic, Christine Jeavans reflects on the highs and lows, and lessons she has learned.

Usain Bolt adds the 200m to his 100m title in a new world record while Tasha Danvers adds bronze in the 400m hurdles to earlier British success in boxing, swimming and windsurfing.

Some swim, some head outside with a friend - but many opt for a "deskwich". Magazine readers tell us what they do for their lunchbreak after our story on how just one in six workers get away from their desks.