No agreement for US car bail-out
US carmakers are given a deadline to produce a viable recovery plan if they want a $25bn government bail-out.

Argentine pension takeover passed
Argentina's Senate approves a bill to nationalise private pension schemes, a measure that has provoked controversy.

French Socialists in run-off vote
France's opposition Socialists face a run-off vote for a new leader, after a first ballot failed to produce a winner.

UN agrees DR Congo troop increase
The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country.

'Experts' lead Saudi tanker talks
Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shipping sources tell the BBC.

Welfare plan 'may cause poverty'
Ministers should rethink plans to force lone parents, disabled people and long term jobless into work, a government advisor says.

Asbestos pay-out ruling due
A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.

Sack Strictly judges - minister
Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy says the judges of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing should go for Sergeant debacle.

Buggy direction 'affects child'
The direction a child is facing in their pram could affect their development and stress levels, a study suggests.

Pc on BNP member list suspended
Merseyside Police suspend a serving officer after he is named on a list of British National Party members.