Nina Maria Potts

US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney have clashed on the economy in the first of three televised presidential debates- just weeks away from November's election. Audio

A new secretly recorded video clip has surfaced of comments by Republican candidate Mitt Romney, saying the Palestinians are committed to Israel's destruction. Audio

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced an inquiry into the banking industry, following further revelations in the interest rate rigging scandal at Barclay's Bank. Audio

The British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, says an investigation into interest-rate manipulation involving banks shows a systemic failure at the heart of the financial system. Audio

The Queen has unveiled a six million pound memorial to the 55,573 airmen of Bomber Command, who died during World War Two at a ceremony in London's Green Park. Audio

The Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has addressed both Houses of Parliament at London's historic Westminster Hall- a privilege normally reserved for heads of state alone. Audio

On Thursday, the Irish will vote whether or not to approve the new European Union fiscal treaty - aimed at reigning in spending and tightening the bloc's budget rules. Audio

The British man accused of killing his New Zealand girlfriend, Emily Longley, has pleaded guilty to the charge of perverting the course of justice. Audio

In a few hours time, Charles Taylor - Liberia's former president will receive a verdict for 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Audio

Britain and Argentina are marking the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, amid deepening tensions over the disputed South Atlantic islands, whose some 3000 people are determined to remain British. Audio

British police investigating phone hacking by the News of the World newspaper have again arrested the former chief executive of Rupert Murdoch's News International, Rebekah Brooks. Audio

New Zealand cricketers have been implicated in fresh allegations of match fixing by Indian bookmakers. Britain's Sunday Times newspaper says the International Cricket Council is to investigate claims… Audio

The executive chairman of News International, James Murdoch, has been back in front of British MPs for further questioning about the News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Audio

British police in riot gear have removed residents from Dale Farm in Essex - the UK's largest so-called travellers site. Audio

An independent inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British custody during the Iraq War eight years ago has concluded the man was the victim of gratuitous violence by soldiers. Audio

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has called for an independent inquiry into allegations that the British intelligence agency MI6 was complicit in the transfer, torture and interrogation of Libyan… Audio

The UK's social problems have exploded 'in our face' that's according to British Prime Minister David Cameron. Audio

The UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, has faced a marathon parliamentary grilling over his relationships with News International executives now embroiled in the widening phone-hacking scandal. Audio

The Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is back in court in London to appeal his extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over sexual assault and rape claims. Audio

The British Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a public inquiry into allegations of phone hacking by the News of the World newspaper Audio