The US and Russian leaders call for an immediate end to violence in Syria, at their first meeting since Vladimir Putin became president again.

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is beginning a visit to the UK during which she will address both Houses of Parliament.

Microsoft has shown off its own-brand family of tablets dubbed Surface which will help it challenge Apple's dominant iPad.

The leader of the biggest public sector union will warn on Tuesday of possible strike action to end the pay freeze.

The Brics economies say they will increase their contribution to the International Monetary Fund.

Ratings agency Fitch cuts its outlook for the Indian economy to 'negative' saying the country's growth faces "heightened risks".

Whitbread, the hotels and restaurants group, says it made a strong start to its financial year thanks to growth of its Premier Inn and Costa brands.

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is named best actor in a movie or mini-series at the Critics' Choice TV Awards in Los Angeles.