Embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is arming civilian supporters in order to quash dissents in Tripoli with checkpoints and roving patrols, the capital's residents have claimed.
Britons arriving in Malta on HMS Cumberland have spoken of their joy at leaving crisis-torn Libya.
A British taskforce of disaster victim identification experts is heading to New Zealand as the earthquake death toll soared to 145, with 200 still missing.
Senior figures in Ireland's centre-right Fine Gael party have claimed they could be on course for single-party government.
The Government has so far paid more than £20 million in one-off redundancy payments as part of the "bonfire of the quangos", figures have revealed.
Wales survived a major scare against Italy in the sunshine at Stadio Flaminio as they secured a 24-16 win - their second successive away victory in the RBS 6 Nations.
Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has confirmed he will attend a magistrates' hearing in London next month to face criminal charges relating to alleged spot-fixing.
Majestic half-centuries from Misbah-ul-Haq and Younus Khan powered Pakistan to 277 for seven in their World Cup Group A match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Former Tottenham and Wolves defender Dean Richards has died after a long-term illness, it was announced on Saturday. He was 36.
Hearts missed out on the chance to go second in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after being held to a goalless draw by Aberdeen.
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