A group of 22 Shia pilgrims travelling on a bus to Syria have been found shot dead in Iraq's western Anbar province, say Iraqi officials.

At least seven anti-Gaddafi fighters are killed in a battle for the town of Bani Walid, held by forces loyal to the fugitive leader, as civilians flee.

Men appear to be biologically wired to care for their babies, say researchers who have discovered levels of testosterone go down after becoming a dad.

The Italian government is reported to have been in talks with China's largest sovereign wealth fund about buying Italian bonds.

Fourteen homes were sold per UK estate agent in the three months to August - the lowest total for over two years, a survey says.

Libya's transitional authorities should take steps to stop abuses carried out by anti-Gaddafi forces, says rights group Amnesty International.

Labour leader Ed Miliband will say his party's link with the trade unions is strong enough to survive disagreements, in a speech to the TUC conference.

Rick Perry is attacked on the issues of Social Security, his record as Texas governor, and immigration as Republican White House contenders hold their latest TV debate.