Troops seize control of Baidoa, a strategic town, as UN adopts resolution to bolster African Union peacekeeping force.

At least 49 passengers killed and 500 more injured after commuter train rams into barrier in a Buenos Aires station.

Judge to rule on June 2 in case in which the deposed president stands accused of ordering the deaths of protesters.

Nigerian statesman hoping to defuse anger over president's decision to run for third term in weekend's election.

Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik were killed in an assault in Bab Amr as activists warn of a humanitarian crisis.

Officials say 60 per cent of voters participated in election set to confirm vice president Hadi as Yemen's new leader.

At least seven dead in latest clashes after US apologises over reports copies of Quran were burnt at NATO base.

Two people reported killed in attack on Alexander Ankvab's convoy in Russia-backed separatist region's capital.

Parts of Bali facility set on fire and reports of gunshots before police took control following

IAEA head says Tehran refused to allow its inspectors to visit the Parchin weapons development complex.

Foreign minister steps down, saying he has lost support of PM Gillard amid speculation he is plotting return to top job.

Activists say lack of food and water in the opposition stronghold Bab Amr is almost as great a threat as the violence.

Thousands stand in silence in Christchurch park to commemorate first anniversary of earthquake that killed 185 people.

Kim Dotcom, wanted in US on copyright piracy charges, placed under effective house arrest pending extradition hearing.

Several guards confess to involvement in prison escape that was followed by massacre of 44 inmates, says official.

With a thick, steamy atmosphere, it is about 2.7 times Earth's diameter and weighs almost seven times as much.

Vice-president to take power after an uncontested election marked by brisk voting and deadly violence in the south.

Incident called "deeply unfortunate" and military leaders order probe after reports of Muslim holy book burning.

Former IMF head detained by French police as part of an investigation into a suspected prostitution ring.

President says doctors found a lesion in the same place where they removed a cancerous tumour last year.