News International's former executive chairman Les Hinton rejects suggestions company executives had been "untruthful" with MPs on phone hacking.

The US pulls out its ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, because of concerns for his safety, after he angered authorities by visiting activists.

Paul and Rachel Chandler criticise the government for putting the Foreign Office in charge of securing their release from Somali pirates, rather than police.

Torrential rain hits several parts of the UK, with flooding in south-west England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Thousands of people face a second night in freezing temperatures after Sunday's earthquake that killed at least 265 people.

Singer Adele wins best female artist and best track at Q magazine's music awards in London, while Tinie Tempah is named best male.

The US government is investigating claims that Syria is using American made equipment to restrict access to the web.

The US housing regulator will allow more homeowners whose mortgages are worth more than their properties to refinance loans.