At least 45 people die in twin suicide attacks on Pakistani security forces in the eastern city of Lahore, police say.

BA cabin crew will go on strike for three days from 20 March and for four days from 27 March in a dispute over pay and staff levels.

Eleven rare Siberian tigers die at a zoo in north-eastern China, raising fears over treatment of captive animals in the country.

Pope Benedict XVI meets Germany's top bishop amid a crisis over abuse of children by priests in his native country.

Oil demand in China rose by an "astonishing" 28% in January compared with a year ago, the International Energy Agency says.