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

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

US retailer Walgreen is to pay $6.7bn for a 45% stake in Alliance Boots in a deal that will confirm it as the world's biggest pharmacy.

Pakistan's Supreme Court disqualifies Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani from holding office, two months after convicting him of contempt of court.

A copy of the Complete Works of Shakespeare that inspired Nelson Mandela while he was in prison is to go on display in London.

BBC Sport is to provide viewers with more ways to watch Wimbledon 2012 including action on mobile phones and tablets.