Cargo ship "MS Rocknes" with a crew of 30 including the pilot capsizes near Bergen, Norway at 1630 local time (1530 UTC ). Two people are reported dead and 24 still missing the morning after the accident. The ship was carrying a heavy load of rocks for use as shielding on top of a gas pipeline to Emden , Germany from the Norwegian Ormen Lange offshore gas field. {Link without Title}
The English Court of Appeal calls for an end to the prosecution of parents whose babies may have died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (cot death) in cases where the only evidence is contended expert testimony. {Link without Title}
José María Aznar 's government in Spain is dissolved prior to March general elections. He has said he will not run for a third term of office. {Link without Title} .