UK hostage released alive in Iraq

British hostage Peter Moore, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two-and-a-half years, has been freed.

Shot pair were 'innocent parties'

The father of a woman killed with her daughter after a row with her former boyfriend says they were "innocent parties".

Quo rockers and F1 champ honoured

Status Quo's Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt and F1 champion Jenson Button are recognised with New Year Honours.

US 'aware of Nigerian attacker'

The US knew of "a Nigerian" in Yemen being prepared for a terrorist attack - weeks before a failed bombing on a US plane.

Execution 'shocked' Shaikh family

The family of Britain's Akmal Shaikh executed in China for drug smuggling has expressed outrage and shock at his death.

Thirteen dead in Afghan attacks

Eight US civilians die in suicide bomb attack in south-eastern Afghanistan, with five Canadians killed in a separate incident.

Three climbers die in avalanches

Three climbers have been killed following three separate avalanches in the Highlands and Argyll, police confirm.

Do not wreck recovery, says PM

Gordon Brown warns against "wrecking" the recovery in his new year message but says the worst of the recession is over.

Iraqi governor hit in twin blasts

At least 24 people die in two suicide blasts in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, with the provincial governor wounded.

'Dead' US mother hails 'miracle'

A mother from Colorado who doctors said died while giving birth to her son, says she is glad to be alive.

Google loses domain name claim

A small Canadian company behind a search engine called Groovle.com wins a case filed against it by search giant Google.

'Britain's oldest duck' Edwina dies aged 22

A 22-year-old tea drinking mallard, thought to be one of the oldest recorded living ducks, dies at her Hampshire home.