Per Mertesacker: Arsenal need to 'embrace the challenge' of Monaco Champions League clash
Mertesacker says in the first leg the Gunners 'weren't really up for it mentally'
Pakistan: Police use tear gas to break up Lahore suicide bomb protests
Pakistani police broke up Christian protesters in the eastern city of Lahore with tear gas and baton charges
South Africa: Thrill-seeking Granny swims with sharks and skydives to celebrate 100th birthday
Georgina Haywood had been skydiving the day before to mark her centenary.
Japan: Army of scarecrows replaces the living Nagoro [Video]
The population of the small village of Nagoro in south-western Japan has been propped up by an army of scarecrows.
Cyclone Pam: Volvo Ocean Race delayed by three days
Round-the-world event forced to delay departure from Auckland because of category five cyclone.
Boston St Patrick's Day parade includes gay groups for first time
For the first time in the 114-year history of Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade, gay rights activists marched openly.
Ferguson police shooting: Suspect charged with first-degree assault against wounded police
20-year-old man charged with first-degree assault in the shooting of two policemen during a protest rally in Ferguson
Jose Mourinho: Chelsea boss happy with six-point lead despite disappointment
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is happy with the six-point lead that the Blues have over Manchester City
Manchester United: Louis van Gaal says Manchester City now in the 'rat race'
Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal thinks Manchester City are being dragged into a "rat race" for the top four Premier League spots.
Osama bin Laden: Unseen images of al-Qaeda founder in Afghanistan emerge
Previously unseen pictures of Bin Laden hiding out in Afghanistan published for the first time.
General election 2015: Al Murray 'too fat' for election parachute stunt
The Pub Landlord was planning to parachute into politics by jumping from 12,000ft to launch his campaign.
Isis: New video shows runaway British schoolgirls preparing to cross into Syria
Video said to have been filmed by Syrian spy working for anti-Islamic State coalition.
Alexander McQueen: Designer's career laid bare at Savage Beauty exhibition at London's V&A
The exhibition showcases works from the late British fashion designer.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew: English football needs to give more chances to black coaches
Pardew says more Indians and Africans should be entering the coaching system.
Cern's Large Hadron Collider re-starts after two-year shutdown
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC),which was shut down for upgrades in 2013, is now improved and ready to function again.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho attacks former Liverpool duo Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness
The Blues manager says the Sky Sports pundits have 'problems' after their midweek criticism.
Costa Rica volcano spews ash in most powerful eruption in 20 years
Costa Rica's Turrialba volcano belched a column of gas and ash over 3,000ft into the air on 12 March.
Researchers broadcast live underwater tour of sunken Japanese warship Musashi
A tour of the wreckage of a famed Japanese warship found under the Philippine Sea was broadcast live on 13 March.
Oscar Pistorius lawyers fail to stop prosecution's appeal against sentence
If convicted of murder, Pistorius could receive a prison sentence of at least 15 years.
Alexander McQueen: David and Victoria Beckham lead British stars celebrating late designer
As well as fashion royalty and Hollywood stars, Princess Beatrice turned out to exhibition gala.
Serena Williams to end Indian Wells boycott after 2001 racist abuse
Serena Williams said her decision to end a 14-year boycott of the BNP Paribas Open after suffering racist abuse in the 2001 final came down to "timing."
Charles Eugster: 95-year-old man smashes 200m indoor sprint world record
Pensioner has broken previous world record by 2.4 seconds.
Swatch don't want to produce a mobile phone for your wrist but plans NFC integration
The world's largest watchmaker unveiled its riposte to Apple's smartwatch
Ferguson police shooting: Video shows people running for cover
Videos uploaded to social media purport to show moments before and after the shooting of two officers.
Duchess at Downton: Kate Middleton jokes with Mrs Patmore and Daisy over their cooking skills
Duchess lent some royal glamour to the set of Downton Abbey during a visit to Ealing Studios.
Six Nations: Stuart Lancaster says England can't worry about other teams
Stuart Lancaster says England will not be focusing on Ireland and Wales.
WHO: Waning interest in Ebola is biggest threat to overcoming virus
Waning interest in Ebola could jeopardise efforts to stamp out the world's worst recorded outbreak of the disease.
US and UK defence chiefs warn of additional sanctions on Russia
Britain's Defence Secretary sought to dispel US concerns about cuts in his country's defences.
Hillsborough disaster police chief admits lying about opening the gates
The police chief in charge on the day of Britain's Hillsborough disaster has admitted to a 'terrible lie' about the way the tragedy unfolded.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: 'We cracked under the pressure' in Champions League loss to PSG
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho blamed a mystifying loss of focus and confidence among his players for their shock elimination from the Champions League quarter-finals by 10-man Paris St Germain on 11 March.
