Israel 'to change barrier route'

Israel has agreed to change the route of the controversial barrier it is building in and around the West Bank.

The deal will leave Palestinians more land near the largest Israeli settlement, Maale Adumim.

The decision came in response to complaints lodged by Palestinians with the Israeli High Court.

The Israeli government says it will move the barrier closer to the settlement to allow 400 hectares of Palestinian land to remain untouched.