The European Commission calls for more aid for developing countries as a major aid summit opens in Doha.

Livingston's former owner launches a legal action to recover £333,000 he claims he loaned the club last season.

There has been an "amicable settlement" in the legal dispute over a music contract between Michael Jackson and an Arab sheik, their lawyers say.

Michael Jackson is expected to give evidence at London's High Court over claims he breached a contract with an Arab sheikh.

Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a contract with an Arab sheikh.

Michael Jackson could be made to attend the High Court in London, despite his doctor saying he is unfit to travel.

The King of Bahrain's son planned to revive Michael Jackson's career with songs he had written himself, the High Court hears.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it will boycott reconciliation talks with its Fatah rivals due to have begun in Cairo on Sunday.

Republican and Democratic voters share their views on the commercial and the Democrats advertising advantage.

Northwich are looking for their third manager of the season after caretaker boss Mike Marsh leaves the club.

The father of a Territorial Army soldier killed in Iraq five years ago loses a legal battle for a full inquiry into his son's death.

What are the key factors affecting people during the economic downturn and where can they go for help?

The Welsh Rugby Union is accused of "displaying contempt" for the regions as Welsh rugby heads for civil war.

Former UN chief Kofi Annan accuses rich countries of dishonouring promises to help feed the world's hungry, on World Food Day.

A mother who is still waiting for an inquest into the death of her son, who was shot dead by police in 2005, says she feels "betrayed" by the government.

Until a few days ago, Britain was admired and respected by the average Icelander. But the UK's moves to seize the assets of this isolated European state have provoked a backlash of feeling and escalating resentment.

Chancellor Alistair Darling says he will ensure all UK savers with the closed Icelandic internet bank Icesave get all their money back.

US envoy Christopher Hill extends his visit to North Korea as he tries to rescue a troubled nuclear disarmament deal.

Top US envoy Christopher Hill arrives in North Korea to try to breathe life into a stalled denuclearisation deal.

Illusionist David Blaine ends his latest stunt amid claims he reneged on his pledge to hang upside down for 60 hours.