Today's court ruling in favour of former Haringey social services director Sharon Shoesmith raises serious questions about public officials' accountability... more
The Bosnian Serb general accused of leading the massacre of more than 7,500 people in one of the world's most notorious war crimes has been arrested after 16 years on the run... more
Richard Holbrooke, the architect of the 1995 Bosnia peace plan and President Barack Obama’s special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, dies aged 69... more
The war crimes trial of former Bosnia Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was opened and adjourned in The Hague after he carried out his threat to boycott proceedings... more
One of the most notorious Serbian war criminals, Ratko Mladic, appears to be living freely, after video footage emerged showed him attending parties and family get-togethers... more
One fantastic part of London's cultural life is its array of theatre and performance groups. But earlier this year several, including the splendid Bush Theatre, Chisenhale Dance Space, the Mozart Players and the Drill Hall gay and lesbian theatre, faced the axeing of their Arts Council grants, with minimal explanation... more
The man hunted for 12 years over the deaths of 20,000 victims of Europe's worst conflict since the Second World War lived in disguise in Belgrade... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do