Russia: Assad 'Wants Solution' To Syria's WoesRussia: Assad 'Wants Solution' To Syria's WoesRussia's foreign minister said that President Assad is willing to seek a solution to the violence engulfing Syria - as his forces continue their attack on the city of Homs. [more]
Homs Attack: Is This Syria's Benghazi Moment?Much analysis has been written comparing the Syrian town of Homs to Benghazi in Libya. [more]
Lahore Building Collapse: Death Toll Set To RiseTwo more bodies have been pulled from the rubble of a factory that collapsed in Pakistan, raising the death toll to 17. [more]
BP 'Trying to Settle' Ahead Of Oil Spill TrialBP boss Bob Dudley has told Sky News that he is "trying to settle" the outstanding compensation claims arising from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010 before they go to court. [more]
Egypt's Military Agrees To Speed Up ElectionsEgypt's military has bowed to growing pressure to speed up the transition to civilian rule. [more]
Homes In Homs Turned Into Makeshift HospitalsLast night our safe house in Homs turned into a makeshift field hospital for injured fighters and today funerals are taking place - as residents fear a full-on regime assault. [more]
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada, who was once dubbed "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe", will be released from prison within days after being granted bail. [more]
Venice Freezes As Deadly Chill Grips EuropeMore than 30 more deaths have been reported as a result of the bitterly freezing weather that has swept across Europe. [more]
Norway Gunman Breivik Demands To Be ReleasedThe Norwegian gunman who killed 77 people in twin attacks in July has demanded to be released immediately, saying his massacre was a "preventive attack against state traitors". [more]
Glencore And Xstrata Confirm £57bn MergerAnglo-Swiss commodities firms Glencore International and Xstrata have confirmed a merger to create a new group with a combined market value of $90bn (£57bn). [more]