Today's News
Binge drinkers 'taught a lesson' - Binge drinkers in Hertfordshire are being offered the chance to reduce their fines in return for time in the classroom.
On patrol with food escort ships - As the threat of piracy grows off the coast of east Africa, Christian Fraser joined a convoy travelling under protection from warships.
Russian forces 'using torture' - The BBC has uncovered disturbing evidence of the use of torture by the Russian security forces.
US judge orders Algerians freed - Five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay without charge for almost seven years must be freed, a US judge has ruled.
DC's mammoth inauguration buildup - Despite Barack Obama's inauguration still being two months away, Washington DC's preparations are already well under way.
Oil price below $50 a barrel - Oil prices have fallen below $50 a barrel for the first time since May 2005 amid fears of recession.
RBS boss apologises over losses - The Royal Bank of Scotland's chairman has told shareholders he was "profoundly sorry" for the financial and human cost that the bank's troubles have caused.
