News from the BBC

Bombs hit Gaza as UN urges truce

Israeli forces carry out more air strikes on Gaza as the UN Security Council calls for an immediate ceasefire.

Pakistan al-Qaeda leaders 'dead'

Al-Qaeda's operations chief in Pakistan and another top aide are believed to have been killed, US intelligence sources say.

UK e-mail law 'attack on rights'

A law ensuring the details of every e-mail sent in the UK are kept is an attack on civil liberties, critics say.

Mixed-sex wards 'blighting NHS'

The government has failed to live up to its promise to phase out mixed-sex wards in hospitals in England, the Conservatives say.

Citi backs mortgage relief plan

US bank Citigroup backs a proposed change in US bankruptcy law to help mortgage borrowers avoid losing their homes.