Xan Rice reports from Nairobi, where opposition leaders attempted to hold a rally against what they say is a "stolen election".
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Chairman of the Commons justice committee Alan Beith MP calls for tougher laws on data security after last year's child benefit fiasco.
Economics correspondent Ashley Seager explains the implications of the price of oil reaching $100 a barrel.
Diplomatic editor Julian Borger reports from Islamabad, as opposition leaders say they will fight elections postponed for six weeks.
Suzanne Goldenberg and Ewen MacAskill report from Iowa, where voters are deciding today at caucuses on who should be the Republican and Democrat candidates in this year's presidential race.
