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India reverses a ban on cotton exports just six days after announcing the policy, following outrage from farmers.

Police identify two men who died following a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A82 one mile south of Glencoe.

Former England captain Lewis Moody 'prays' that interim coach Stuart Lancaster will be appointed on a permanent basis.

A Newcastle man is slashed across the stomach with what police believe may have been a screwdriver.

Racism is a feature of amateur and grassroots football in Wales, campaigners tell a BBC Wales radio programme.

A fire in Newtownards on Sunday morning is treated as "suspicious" by police.

More than 85,000 people celebrated the UK's largest St Patrick's Day parade in Birmingham, the city council said.

Ceremonies have been held across Japan to mark one year since the devastating earthquake and tsunami which struck the north-eastern coast, killing thousands.

As the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales steps up its campaign against legalising same-sex marriage, Archbishop Peter Smith tells the BBC gay marriage would be disastrous for society.

A transport group representing 10 south Wales councils says electrification of the region's rail network would act as a catalyst for economic development.

Japan has marked the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that struck the north-east coast, leaving about 20,000 dead or missing. Emperor Akihito paid tribute to those who lost their lives, and to the many who helped in the aftermath.

A suicide bomber attacks a funeral in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 14 people and wounding 30.

Prince Harry's light-hearted charm has proved a big hit in Brazil - the destination for the last leg of his first solo overseas tour.

British number one Andy Murray suffers a surprise 6-4 6-2 defeat to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in his opening match at Indian Wells.

Social housing tenants could be offered discounts of up to £75,000 under plans to increase the numbers exercising the "right-to-buy" in England.

A US soldier in Afghanistan has shot dead at least 16 civilians and wounded five after entering their homes in Kandahar province, senior local officials say.

Papers discuss 'tycoon tax'

Chinese police rescued more than 24,000 abducted women and children across the country in 2011, a new government report reveals.

Some GPs are refusing to visit elderly patients in care homes, sometimes offering only a telephone diagnosis for sick patients, the BBC reveals.

Envoy Kofi Annan says he is optimistic after more talks with the Syrian leader, but admits there is no deal yet to end the bloodshed.