While celebrations have taken place in Israel to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state, Palestinians know the day as al-Nakba, or "the catastrophe".
Tim Franks reports from Jerusalem.
As Gordon Brown struggles with dismal headlines following the devastating local elections a fortnight ago, we talk to him about yesterday's draft Queen's speech and the year ahead.
A vital battle in the war against climate change will be lost unless we take urgent action to halt the rapid destruction of the world's rainforests, Prince Charles has told Today.
The government will be hoping the 10p tax rebellion is over after promising to cut the tax burden for 22m people. Chancellor Alistair Darling talks about his surprise announcement.
What is the scale of the earthquake in China compared to previous ones in the country? Hear from the BBC's Michael Bristow and Carl Maukler of the Red Cross in Beijing.
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