complicit
in the torture of terrorist suspects detained overseas since the 9/11 attacks. Addressing parliament, Mr Cameron said the allegations had damaged Britain's reputation and had to be investigated. The government has also published new guidance for intelligence and military personnel on how to deal with detainees held by other countries.
Eighteen thousand people have been evacuated from a town in northern Mexico where a dam is in danger of overflowing in the aftermath of Hurricane Alex. People from Ciudad Anahuac were taken to shelters in nearby towns and cities. The city's mayor said the water level of the dam was now critical.
The French parliament is debating a bill that could lead to fines and prison terms for women who wear full Islamic veils in public. Men who force their wives to wear the burka could face the toughest penalties, fines of around 20,000 dollars and a year in jail. Women would be treated more
leniently
unless they persistently flouted the ban. The bill is opposed by many of France's five million Muslims.
The Netherlands have reached the football World Cup final with a 3-2 win over Uruguay in Cape Town. Germany play Spain in the next semi-final on Wednesday. Alex Capstick has this report.
This was a gritty Dutch performance. The Uruguayans with their constant chasing and harrying made life awkward for the men in orange. But to the delight of most supporters inside the Cape Town Stadium, the Netherlands were patient; they kept their nerve and got their