Afghanistan

As Prince Harry returns from his tour of duty a BBC documentary follows survivors of worst attack on foot patrol in Afghan war.

Top US officer cleared of inappropriate conduct over sex emails but Kelley family pilloried.

XBox and Fifa sessions at Camp Bastion enrage Taliban commander Zabihullah Mujahid.

The Duchess of Cambridge was hospitalised last month for acute morning sickness.

Returning hero says Duchess of Cambridge needs to be protected from media intrusion.

Prince Harry thrilled with the royal pregnancy news.

Third in line to throne Prince Harry honed Taliban shooting skills with computer games, prince admits.

Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.

President's second inaugural in Washington: immigration, gun control and economy the key issues.

Ten people wounded in double explosion and gun battle at police compound in Kabul.

United Nations report lifts lid on gory methods used by police to extract confessions.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates plans to use his £40bn personal fortune to eradicate polio, malaria and measles.

Britain, United States and Germany reluctant to commit as Mali faces existential threat

PM details Algerian rescue operation at In Amenas gas plant and warns MPs of growing threat of Islamist militants in north Africa.

Islamist militants pledge to kill Paris' secret agent Denis Alex - even though French intelligence claimed he was already dead.

Tuareg separatists pledge to help French military offensive against al-Qaida-linked rebels

The prince has helped create a landscape for the Chelsea flower show in honour of his mother.

John Tatton lured girl, 15, to house he kept for vulnerable targets and demanded sex for rent, Bolton court told.

Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.

Soldier shot dead by suspected member of Afghan national army in 'green on blue' attack.

Move coincides with appointment of less hawkish Chuck Hagel as US defence secretary.

Blast at entrance to CIA office in Khost kills three civilians.

Queen hails stars of London Olympics and Paralympics, and "army of volunteers" at her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Prime minister opts for most Christian address he's ever uttered, and praises UK soldiers in Afghanistan.

Deputy police chief says investigation under way but identity of victim remains unknown.

Royal couple to celebrate Christmas with the Middleton family in Berkshire.

Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.

Prime Minister admits Britain has paid ‘heavy price’ during conflict but praises troops for their success

Staff sergeant escapes with $500 fine despite widespread condemnation of actions in YouTube film.

Washington uses drones to combat Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents in the tribal areas of Pakistan.