Extortion in DR Congo mines
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:32 GMT
Former rebels in DR Congo who now serve in the army are running mafia-style extortion rackets in the mines, campaigners say.
US reports record budget deficit
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:38:57 GMT
The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history.
BA strike talks end without deal
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:27 GMT
Talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement.
Winter insurance claims hit £650m
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:07:35 GMT
Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK.
Mexican shakes up world rich list
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:01:14 GMT
Mexican Carlos Slim Huan overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes 'rich list'.
Apology for women raped by father
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:41:19 GMT
Two women raped by their father over 25 years - bearing nine of his children - are given a public apology by the authorities.
Labour MP facing expenses probe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:15:32 GMT
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands.