There has been a 6% rise in the number of EU students applying to Scottish universities - where they will pay no fees.

The World Boxing Council gives Dereck Chisora an indefinite suspension for his behaviour surrounding his recent fight with Vitali Klitschko.

US President Barack Obama creates a new trade body to crack down on unfair practices by US trading partners, including China.

The government calls for the European Convention on Human Rights to be substantially rewritten so national courts have a much greater say.

The Indian economy expands at its slowest pace in nearly three years as the manufacturing sector continues to slow.

The European Central Bank is readying another round of low interest loans for Europe's banks that could top 500bn euros.

Two Catholic midwives lose a legal battle to avoid taking part in abortion procedures because of "conscientious objections".

Syrian government troops are advancing on opposition strongholds in the city of Homs, reports say, as diplomats discuss renewed UN action.