The US and Russian leaders call for an immediate end to violence in Syria, at their first meeting since Vladimir Putin became president again.

Roy Hodgson insists England will not simply play for the draw they need against Ukraine to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

World number three Lee Westwood plans to move to the United States to increase his chances of winning an elusive major.

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is beginning a visit to the UK during which she will address both Houses of Parliament.

Microsoft has shown off its own-brand family of tablets dubbed Surface which will help it challenge Apple's dominant iPad.

Curry houses are applying for the Birmingham Balti to be given protected status by the European Commission.

The leader of the biggest public sector union will warn on Tuesday of possible strike action to end the pay freeze.

The Brics economies say they will increase their contribution to the International Monetary Fund.