BBC News

• Commonwealth urges Maldives polls 23 Feb 12
  The Commonwealth calls for early elections in the Maldives to help solve the crisis caused by President Mohamed Nasheed's resignation two weeks ago. […]
• Comic Frank Carson dies aged 85 23 Feb 12
  Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", has died aged 85, surrounded by his family. […]
• Mexico arrests riot prison guards 22 Feb 12
  The director of a Mexican prison and 28 guards are arrested on suspicion of helping a mass breakout and the murder of 44 other inmates. […]
• Gillard calls leadership ballot 22 Feb 12
  Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces a ballot for the leadership of the Labor party to end a damaging split in the organisation. […]
• GB claim World Cup diving bronze 22 Feb 12
  Divers Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow win Britain's first medal at London's Aquatics Centre. […]