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Syrian Air plane at Ankara airport, Turkey (10 Oct 2012)

The Syrian plane forced to land in Turkey was carrying Russian-made equipment and ammunition for Syria's defence ministry, says Turkey's PM.

Hezbollah admits to Israel drone

The Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah has admitted launching an Iranian-made drone that was shot down over Israel last week.

US Election

Dead hero's mother rebukes Romney

The mother of an American killed in last month's Libya consulate attack complains the Romney campaign is using her son's death for political purposes.

Business

Market Data Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:33 BST

Marketwatch

(min delay 15 mins) Marketwatch Ticker

Market Name	Current Value	Movement	Change	Percentage Change
Dow Jones	13326.39	-	-18.58	-0.14%
Nasdaq	3049.38	-	-2.40	-0.08%
FTSE 100	5829.75	+	53.04	0.92%
Dax	7281.70	+	76.47	1.06%
Cac 40	3413.72	+	47.85	1.42%

Sport

Rooney regrets England mistakes

England captain Wayne Rooney says there will be no repeat of the 'stupid' behaviour that got him sent off in Euro 2012 qualifying.

Entertainment & Arts

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Pussy Riot band members in court, 10 Oct 12

Pussy Riot: One defendant freed

A Moscow court frees one of the convicted women from the punk band Pussy Riot but upholds two-year jail terms for the other two.

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Health

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Strokes in young people 'rising'

Strokes are becoming more common at a younger age due to unhealthy lifestyles, an American study finds.

Technology

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Kindle sales make Amazon no profit

Amazon's boss confirms it only breaks even on its hardware as he launches the Kindle Paperwhite and a book lending service in Europe.

Science & Environment

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'Musical' mice learn new songs

US researchers say that mice may have the ability to learn songs based on the sounds they hear.

Future

Sink or swim for biohybrid robot?

Ambitious quest to create part-animal, part-machine

How to win a Nobel Prize

Is there a secret recipe for success?

Travel

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The Philippines' undiscovered jewel: The diving paradise of Apo Reef and the neighbouring town of Sablayan may just be the next big thing in Philippine tourism.

Tablets invade the travel sphere: Tablet computers are revolutionising the travel industry, from improving the in-flight experience to making high-end meals more interactive.

Easter Island’s greatest festival: On this tiny speck in the Pacific Ocean, let Easter Island’s famous stone statues draw you to the annual Tapati Rapa Nui, a vibrant celebration of the island’s Polynesian culture.

Seeing New York City by taxi: The city's charismatic yellow cab drivers can be idiosyncratic, if expensive, guides to the Big Apple.

Quick-fix beauty in Los Angeles: Time-pressed and money-savvy travellers can find a quick hair or makeup fix at these one-stop shops that offer only one service.

Four authentic Asian layovers: In Seoul, Narita, Singapore and Bangkok, airport layovers offer affordable cultural experiences that act as escape routes from the overpriced tedium of standard airport venues.

Mini guide to music in Manchester: Few places in England have the history, style and urban aplomb to match this music capital of the north.

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Riding the matatu - Nairobi's subway

These mini buses are often avoided by tourists due to their safety record - but the matatu is an important form of public transport in the Kenyan capital.