1The Federated Farmers national conference is focussed on managing and improving water quality, but say other sectors of society also need to step up.

2World markets are up strongly as European leaders head to Brussels for yet another summit. Plus, the US housing market is starting to show some signs of recovery. Analysis.

3United Nations negotiations for the world's first international arms trade treaty are set to begin next week in New York.

4The latest news and issues from the UK and Europe: including; security operation in Northern Ireland for Queen Elizabeth's visit; Queen's meeting with Martin McGuinness; Olympic preparations; security measures for London Olympics.