Teachers say that parents cannot "abandon responsibility" for their children's behaviour at school.

Small lasers capable of igniting a fuel/air mixture more efficiently, resulting in less pollution, are demonstrated at a conference in the United States.

Police investigating parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two other people appeal for a couple to come forward.

The majority of patients in Scotland would travel further for specialist healthcare if it freed up local funds, a survey has suggested.

The funeral of trainee gamekeeper Calum Murray who died in a double shooting in Moray is held.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls on Cambodia and Thailand to declare a ceasefire, as border clashes erupt for a third day.

Nick Clegg launches a stinging attack on David Cameron over his opposition to changing the voting system at Westminster.

Libya says its army has halted attacks in Misrata to allow tribal leaders to negotiate with rebels, but explosions and gunfire are heard in the city.