BBC News 22 January 2011 Last updated at 20:49 ET

Irish PM steps down as party leaderBrian Cowen, 18 January

Brian Cowen says he is stepping down as leader of Ireland's troubled ruling party but will remain as prime minister until the 11 March general election.


Iran's delegation arrives for day two of the talks in Istanbul, 22 January 'Disappointment' over Iran talks

Foreign powers negotiating with Tehran on its nuclear programme say they are "disappointed" after talks end without progress, and no further dates arranged.

Amanda Knox in courtAmanda Knox 'murder knife' tests

An Italian court appoints experts to re-examine disputed DNA evidence on the knife allegedly used in murder of British student Meredith Kercher.

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