Roger Federer says record-breaking sixth ATP World Tour Finals triumph is "one of his greatest accomplishments".

The family of a widow who died after an apparent mugging appeal for the return of her late husband's ashes which were stolen during the robbery.

Scotland needs a new approach to deal with human trafficking before the 2014 Commonwealth Games, according to a report compiled by Baroness Helena Kennedy.

Asian shares rise on Monday on speculation that the International Monetary Fund is preparing a bailout package for Italy.

Occupy Wall Street protesters camped outside City Hall in Los Angeles plan to hold eviction parties as a deadline to leave the site looms.

The Arab League adopts unprecedented sanctions on Syria, including an asset freeze, in response to Syria's crackdown on anti-government protests.

Egypt prepares to vote in the first elections since Hosni Mubarak was toppled in February, as protesters occupy Cairo's Tahrir Square where the revolution began.

Cutting edge robot technology is being used to enhance the ancient tradition of whisky barrel cooperage.