Clubbers 'turn to new legal high'
People going to clubs are thought to be switching to the legal high mephedrone instead of taking ecstasy or cocaine, according to new research.
Turkey PM in Russia for gas talks
Turkey's prime minister meets Russia's leaders, with energy supplies high on the agenda.
India hockey players lift strike
Striking members of the Indian hockey team decide to return to a training camp for the World Cup.
Should you tell your boss what you think of him (or her)?
Firms will have a happier and healthier workforce if employees can tell their managers what they think of them, says a study of workplace behaviour.
Mum's the word as Dannii Minogue confirms pregnancy
X Factor judge Dannii Minogue announces she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Kris Smith.
'No plans' to move UK X Factor
ITV has 'no plans' to move the X Factor from the autumn schedule, despite reports that Simon Cowell is trying to move the show.
Industrial production rises 0.4%
Industrial production in the UK rose slightly faster than expected in November, official data shows.
Global recession knocks start-ups
The number of new businesses being set up worldwide has dropped during the global recession, a report claims.
Jay-Z and Beyonce 'top earners'
Music stars Beyonce and Jay-Z are named Hollywood's top-earning couple by Forbes magazine.
Societe Generale warns on profits
French bank Societe Generale issues a profit warning and now expects to write down a further £1.25bn.
$10m prize
Who will invent the 100 miles to the gallon car?
EU casts doubt on Greek figures
An EU report condemns "severe irregularities" in Greek accounting procedures, as the country struggles with a huge deficit.
Call to revamp alcohol labelling
The term "units of alcohol" should be scrapped in favour of centilitres of pure alcohol, the Tories say.
Copperfield 'rape' case is closed
A two-year rape investigation against magician David Copperfield is closed without charges being filed, US authorities say.
Mysterious death
Questions persist in wake of Iran scientist killing
German economy shrank 5% in 2009
The German economy shrank by 5% in 2009, hit by a slump in exports and investment, official data shows.
Green tea 'may block lung cancer'
Drinking green tea may offer some protection against lung cancer, say experts who have studied the disease in Taiwan.
'Batch 10'
How a group freed from Guantanamo returned to terror
Spider-Man fans offered refunds
Ticket-holders for the upcoming Broadway Spider-Man musical are offered refunds due to a delay in bringing it to the stage.
Turkey calls for Israeli apology
Turkey seeks an apology from Israel over the "discourteous" treatment of its ambassador in a row over a Turkish TV series.
