North Korea is to begin two days of funeral services for its late leader Kim Jong-il, with hundreds of thousands expected to attend in Pyongyang.

Fifteen-time world champion Phil Taylor crashes out of the PDC World Championship in the second round, losing 4-1 to Dave Chisnall.

Thousands rally in the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh against ultra-Orthodox Jewish extremism, prompted by attacks on "immodestly" dressed women.

Remarkable images of life from one of the most inhospitable spots in the ocean have been captured by scientists.

Japan's industrial production falls in November, pulled down by a strong yen, weak global demand, and flooding in Thailand.

A fourth person is arrested by Greater Manchester Police after an Indian student was shot dead in a Salford street.

Tens of thousands of people who were flooded in 2007 may find it impossible to get cover for their homes and businesses unless the government and insurers reach a new agreement.

Patients with mental health problems may be able to access more help from their GPs with new funding of £5.5m.