G20 in pledge on economic growth Leading economies vow to maintain stimulus measures at a G20 summit, as the UK calls for a new social contract with banks.
Afghans die in 'Nato air strike' Nato officials investigate whether the death of eight Afghans working with US troops was a "friendly-fire" incident.
Obama in 11th-hour health plea US President Barack Obama is to meet House Democrat lawmakers to try to win support ahead of a crucial healthcare vote.
Lebanon government accord reached Lebanon's Hezbollah says its opposition alliance has agreed to join a national unity government under PM-designate, Saad Hariri.
ICC seeking speedy Kenya trials The ICC's top prosecutor says perpetrators of Kenya's post-poll violence could face trial as early as next July.
Obama praises army base heroism President Barack Obama praises the "valour" of those who responded to the deadly attacks at a US army base in Texas.
Jackson's father seeks allowance Joe Jackson asks for an allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, saying the star supported him before he died.
Call for tests after sudden death British doctors call for human tissue to be routinely kept for genetic testing when young people die without explanation.