Crunch talks over Northern Ireland
Belfast:Crunch talks were due to resume today between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionists aimed at devolving policing to Northern Ireland.
The high-level negotiations at Stormont Castle were taking place amid mounting hopes that a breakthrough to end the two-year impasse over the contentious issue is close.
Portsmouth: A submarine commander and two officers were due at a court martial hearing today in connection with grounding their vessel.
Commander Steven Drysdale, Lieutenant Commander Andrew Cutler and Lieutenant Lee Blair all face the charge of neglecting to perform their duty.