Fragments of David Shearer's backstory were at the heart of his fight to lead Labour. For the first time aid workers fill in the gaps from two decades' work on the frontline

South African judge Richard Goldstone said yesterday that he did not plan to seek nullification of his highly critical United Nations report.

A bomb struck a crowded bus stop in central Jerusalem this morning, killing one woman and wounding more than 20.

Leaders of the main moderate Palestinian factions have voted to oppose further negotiations while building continues in Jewish settlements.