At least 106 people die in Siberian mine explosion
Zimbabwean opposition politicians are arrested and beaten
Only 38 per cent of Iraqis believe things are better since the invasion, down from 71 per cent in 2005
More than a billion battery-farm eggs have been sold as free-range by a fraud ring
Britons eat 50 per cent more salt than they should
Sudan government stops co-operating with International Criminal Court
Taliban fighters free Italian journalist, but threaten to recapture him if their demands are not met
Chinese Communist Party gives officials anti-corruption training
Naomi Campbell is chauffeured to her mopping-up job
Extinct beetle species is discovered alive and well in Devon
Scientists make progress towards curing cystic fibrosis in the womb
GPS technology may be used to help blind people navigate
Summary: Labour hits doldrums in run-up to Budget
Forecast: Pressure builds in Zimbabwe as diplomats are threatened with deportation
