The Church of England has described the National Secular Society's position on national Remembrance celebrations as "misjudged and misguided" after one of the Society's directors called for "a more appropriate and inclusive annual commemorative ritual". (Independent)
As many as 10,000 dead following Philippines typhoon
The head of the Red Cross in the Philippines has described the situation as "absolute bedlam" as rescuers struggle to reach those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the country on Friday. (BBC News)
Syrian opposition agrees to participate in Geneva peace talks
The Western-backed Syrian opposition has agreed to take part in international peace talks aimed at bringing an end to the country's two-and-a-half-year civil war. (Reuters)
Mood of 'realism' about future deal at climate talks
Participants meeting in Warsaw for the 19th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), representing 190 countries, say there is a growing sense of realism about what can be achieved. (BBC News)
Sectarian strife is worst threat in world, says Iranian foreign minister
Iran's foreign minister Mohamed Javad Zarif has told the BBC that conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims is "the most serious security threat not only to the region but to the world at large". (BBC News)
