New e-waste recycling laws begin

A law making UK producers of electronic goods responsible for the recycling of their goods finally comes into force.

Hamas 'Mickey Mouse' killed off

A Palestinian TV station kills off a Mickey Mouse lookalike accused of spreading propaganda to children.

Cruise film set for Germany shoot

The makers of Tom Cruise's latest film get go-ahead to shoot in Germany, despite a ban from military sites.

Uganda rebels in new peace move

The Ugandan government and Lord's Resistance Army rebels sign an agreement in the latest round of peace talks.

EU 'faces backlash from Turkey'

The European Union is risking an Islamic backlash in Turkey, the EU's enlargement commissioner says.

Apple's iPhone makes it to stores

Apple's much-hyped iPhone handset goes on sale across the US, after thousands queued for hours.

India refineries told to clean up

The pollution control board in India's north-eastern state of Assam tells refineries to clean up their act.