US Democrats launch their national convention to make the case that the US economy's best chance of revival lies in re-electing President Obama.

David Weir successfully defends the T54 1500m Paralympic title he won in Beijing with a stunning display.

A number of fireworks and other missiles have been thrown at police lines during a third night of trouble in north Belfast.

The new UN and Arab League envoy for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, tells the UN the death toll in the conflict is "staggering" and the destruction "catastrophic".

Great Britain's David Weir claims his second gold medal, and Britain's 23rd, of the Paralympics with a superb victory in the T54 1500m.

A householder and his wife who were arrested after a gun was fired at suspected burglars in Leicestershire are released on bail.

Wales stars based in France are warned by coach Warren Gatland they may face omission from the 2013 Lions tour to Australia.

The UK's financial watchdog will call for a clampdown later on commissions paid for selling insurance, loans and bank accounts.