Britain has called on the government of Bahrain to move towards greater social and political freedom for its people, after King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ordered a national dialogue to resolve the crisis in the Gulf state.
Libyan security forces have stepped up their crackdown on protesters in several eastern cities demanding an end to the rule of leader Muammar Gaddafi.
The public anger which forced David Cameron to ditch plans to sell off the forests will be "as nothing" compared to the fury which will be unleashed by his proposals for the NHS, Ed Miliband is to warn.
Army commanders have been urged to put injured soldiers forward for possible discharge amid concerns that the large numbers of medically unfit personnel are diminishing fighting strength.
Community organisers in David Cameron's Big Society will be paid £20,000 during their first year, the Government has revealed.
Heartening half-centuries from Paul Collingwood and Kevin Pietersen, and more wickets for Stuart Broad, eased England to a 67-run World Cup warm-up win over Pakistan.
Mumbai cricket officials remain confident the Wankhede Stadium will stage the World Cup final despite news that the venue has yet to meet fire safety standards.
Bernie Ecclestone is to monitor over the weekend the hourly change to the political unrest in Bahrain before making a definitive decision on the future of next month's season-opening grand prix.
Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Bolton defender Sam Ricketts has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
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