Homs suffers 'heaviest' shelling
Syrian opposition groups say the city of Homs has come under the heaviest shelling in days, despite the president's pledge to engage in dialogue.
Santorum's hat trick stuns Romney
US conservative Rick Santorum wins races for the Republican presidential nomination in three states, upsetting front-runner Mitt Romney.
Rumours over top China policeman
A top Chinese policeman in charge of a major crackdown on organised crime goes on leave, amid rumours of an investigation and a bid for asylum.
Airbus to make A380 crack checks
Aircraft maker Airbus has been ordered to check the wings of all A380 superjumbo planes currently in service.
Whales 'stressed by ocean noise'
A study of hormones in whale faeces shows that right whales are stressed by propeller noise from shipping.
Greek parties 'to finalise deal'
Greek PM Lucas Papademos is set to meet coalition parties in an attempt to seal an austerity deal to secure a new EU/IMF bailout.
New Maldives leader denies coup
New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan says that it is unfair to describe the removal of President Mohamed Nasheed as a coup.
Argentina to take Falklands to UN
Argentina will make a formal complaint to the UN about British "militarisation" around the disputed Falkland Islands, says President Fernandez.
Egypt 'risks rupture in US ties'
Three leading US senators warn Egypt the risk of a "disastrous" break in ties has rarely been greater, as it plans to try 43 pro-democracy activists.
Jamaica melts down illegal guns
Jamaica throws about 2,000 illegal firearms into a furnace as part of a programme to reduce gun trafficking and violent crime on the island.
Theme parks help Disney profits
Profits for Walt Disney have risen thanks to the rising popularity of its theme parks and earnings from its television channels.
India ministers quit in porn row
Three ministers in the Indian state of Karnataka resign amid a row over watching pornography in the local assembly.
VIDEO: Models demand better conditions
Models in the US have launched a rights group calling for workplace standards in what is a largely unregulated industry.
VIDEO: SA 'zombie held' singer charged
South African police have charged a man with fraud after he claimed to be a famous Zulu musician who had come back from the dead.
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VIDEO: Argentina to make UN complaint
Argentina is to make a formal complaint to the United Nations over what it calls the British "militarisation" of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.