Water scarcity is a leading cause of food shortages and environmental decline - so why is it ignored?

A group of property developers, contractors and builders are meeting to discuss what it says is a crisis in the NI building industry.

Intel's chairman tells developers a better education system is vital to the economic well-being and future of the US.

The BBC News website examines the make-up, structure and mandate of the Nato-led Isaf force in Afghanistan.

A council launches a three-year plan for residents and pledges to keep them informed about progress.

Property developer Brixton says the commercial property market is becoming more challenging.

Dr Tom Pike, from Imperial College London, shares his experiences of being part of the Phoenix Mars probe team.

Tropical Storm Fay drenches the Florida coastline but fails to develop into a full-blown hurricane.

The Somerset Levels receives a £1.8m grant over six years from the Regional Development Agency.

The south Devon monks who make a well-known but controversial tonic wine apply to build a new winery.

Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie launches a new scheme to promote better community relations.

Thousands of video game pirates could face legal action after a developer wins damages from a file-sharer.

The discovery of oil of South-western Iran 100 years ago transformed the country and its future. John Leyne looks at the impact of a century of oil production on the country where the Middle East oil industry began.

Revised £500m plans for the redevelopment of a city waterfront are given the go-ahead despite strong local opposition.

The Princess Royal will officially open a flagship leisure centre development in south west Scotland.

Urgent action is needed to remove pollutants from wastewater used in cities to grow food, a study warns.

The environment minister tells Prince Charles he must prove his claims that GM crops could cause global disaster.

Campaigners hope for a reprieve as Walthamstow stadium hosts its last planned greyhound race.

The head of the government's drugs advisory body accuses pharmaceutical companies of driving up the price of medicine.

Boys are more likely than girls to grow out of childhood asthma when they hit their teenage years, research shows.