Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.

As several European countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia, BBC World Service economics correspondent Andrew Walker examines an uneasy relationship.

A man who fatally stabbed another man after he tried to break up a fight is jailed for life.

The BBC's Charles Haviland reports on the growing success of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival.

A man is jailed for life for the murder his wife at their Merseyside home, a court hears.

The Danish architect of the iconic Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon, dies at the age of 90, after suffering a heart attack.

All Ethiopian troops will leave Somalia by the end of the year, the country's foreign ministry announces.

India thrash England by six wickets in the fifth one-day international at Cuttack.

Nearly five months on and the causes of row that has seen the Stormont Executive remain unaltered.

A top judge has warned that today's young, online generation may have trouble acting as jurors because they can't listen for long stretches. But is it easier to pick up information from a written passage or a spoken version? Try this unscientific test.

Clickable guide to the countries waiting in the wings to join the European Union club.

Jenny Cuffe reports on new efforts in Yemen to fight for children's rights and to stop child marriage.

The BBC's Jonah Fisher reports on the political deadlock in Zimbabwe as more talks are due to take place in Harare.

Profiles of some of China's leading activists, who continue to cause problems for the ruling Communist Party.

Jersey Premiership leaders Trinity drop their first points of the season as they are held to a goalless draw by Jersey Scottish.

Progress in Afghanistan would be a Tory government's first foreign policy priority, says William Hague.

An overview of the Faroe Islands including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Would-be beauty queens in Nepal express their disappointment over the postponement of the Miss Nepal contest for the sixth time this year.

The BBC's Orla Guerin reports on opposition concerns in Zimbabwe about a power-sharing deal.

The BBC's James Rogers looks at the motives for Russia's action in Georgia and why President Medvedev has decided to bring a halt to its operations.