Four teams will set out at dawn to scale the highest peaks of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to create the Paralympic flames.

Syria's deputy prime minister says all issues - include President Assad's resignation - are up for discussion, but the West should not seek to intervene.

The US Treasury says it will temporarily lift sanctions for US-based NGOs that want to send money for earthquake relief in Iran.

A genetic study adds to evidence that the increase in some mental disorders may be due to man having children later in life

The Greek Prime Minister is expected this week to broach the idea of a possible two-year extension to his country's bailout conditions.

Beach goers are urged to take their rubbish home with them after 23 tonnes had to be collected off Brighton beach.

High-profile NHS hospitals in England are to be encouraged by the government to set up profit-making branches abroad to help fund UK services.

Seven people are killed and more than 70 wounded after fighting in a north Lebanese city between two Muslim communities divided over Syria.