1The Government's plans to reshape State services were sharply criticised by delegates at the Labour Party conference today, with many delegates unconvinced that there is widespread public support for the planned changes.
2A new campaign was launched today to try to convince motorists to switch to compressed natural gas (CNG). The price of conversions has been slashed.
3A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has rocked parts of Romania, however as yet there are no reports of any serious damage or casualties.
4American journalist Nicholas Daniloff has been arrested in Moscow, allegedly for receiving classified information. However, the United States State Department has protested to the Soviet Union, saying Daniloff was set up.
5Former United States astronaut James Irwin (aka Jim Irwin) has been released after being detained in Turkey on suspicion of spying. He is reportedly leading an expedition to Mount Ararat, the assumed location of Noah's Ark.