The Irish Republic's main opposition leader says his party has won a "massive endorsement" to govern after the general election.

The UN Security Council votes unanimously to impose sanctions on Muammar Gaddafi's Libyan regime for its attempts to put down an uprising.

A knee-high humanoid narrowly wins the world's first full-length marathon for two-legged robots, in the Japanese city of Osaka.

Eight people have been killed by two bombs at a dog fight in the volatile southern Afghan province of Kandahar.

Merseyside Police will have to be completely "re-engineered" to save £66m by 2015, Chief Constable Jon Murphy says.

Arsenal and Birmingham meet in Sunday's Carling Cup final with both clubs looking to end frustrating spells without silverware.

Head coach Andy Robinson is urging Scotland to get on the front foot against Ireland on Sunday.

A candlelit vigil is being held at York Minster later to mark the 37th birthday of missing chef Claudia Lawrence.