Biden steps up pressure on Israel

The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.

Iran attacks US over Afghanistan

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.

Collider to shut down for a year

The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.

'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia

Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.

Berezovsky wins poison libel case

Businessman Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.

China's exports see big increase

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill'

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

Airlines offer to give up slots

British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia offer to give up take off and landing slots in London and New York, say EU watchdogs.

EU rule change 'may cut red tape'

Small firms may be exempted from having to draw up and lodge annual accounts, after MEPs approve changes to European Union rules.

China to build Sri Lanka airport

China is to lend Sri Lanka just under $200m to build a second international airport in the south of the island.

Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize

The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

Mobile phone allows boss to snoop

Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.

Facebook calls for 'iconic games'

Facebook calls on game designers to make an iconic title, such as Mario or Halo, specifically for the social network.

File-sharing sanctions 'unfair'

Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.

Hard drive evolution could hit XP

Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for Windows XP users.

"JihadJane" accused of terror plot in Sweden

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with plotting to kill a Swedish man and trying to recruit fighters via the Internet to commit violent attacks overseas, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.

Another runaway Toyota Prius reported

DETROIT (Reuters) - Federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall.

BofA ending overdraft fees on debit cards

NEW YORK/CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Bank of America said on Tuesday it will no longer charge overdraft fees on debit card purchases as of this summer, a move that may cost millions in fee income.

Iran attacks US over Afghanistan

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has accused the US of playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.

Nigerian villagers in fear of further attacks

Still mourning the dead after Sunday's massacre, the residents of Jos in Nigeria remain in fear of further attacks.

'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia

DNA tests on the body of a man killed in Jakarta prove beyond doubt he is Dulmatin, the last main suspect of the Bali bombings, Indonesian police say.

Row over EU diplomatic corps plan

Proposals for a new European diplomatic corps will be outlined by the EU foreign policy chief in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Haiti aid 'must address economy'

Aid provided to Haiti in the aftermath of January's earthquake could discourage economic activity there, the country's president has said.

Israel activist case to open

A court case into the killing of US protester Rachel Corrie by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003 is to begin on Wednesday.

How to recycle a plane

Many aircraft which are too old or too expensive to run come to an airfield in Gloucestershire to be scrapped - and this is what happens to them.

Superweed predator to be released

A plant-eating predator that preys on aggressive superweed Japanese knotweed is to be given a trial release in England.

How predator feasts on superweed

A plant-eating predator from Japan that could fight the spread of an aggressive superweed is given the go-ahead for a trial release in England.

Digital Giants: Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft speaks about cloud computing and having one platform for TV, radio and the web.

Nasa launches weather satellite

Nasa has launched its latest meteorological satellite, in the hope of improving weather forecasts.