Criminal gangs stage more violent attacks in Brazil's Sao Paulo state where 70 people have so far been killed. Read more…

Iraq's ex-leader Saddam Hussein refuses to enter a plea to murder and torture charges as his trial resumes. Read more…

South Africa's governing ANC restores Jacob Zuma's duties as deputy leader, following his acquittal in a rape trial. Read more…

Activity intensifies on the Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi, which continues to spew out ash, rock and gas. Read more…

Weakness in the US dollar overshadows global stock markets as investors sell exporters on earnings fears. Read more…

Ceasefire monitors in Sri Lanka investigate the killing of 13 Tamils near the northern town of Jaffna. Read more…

The EU is preparing a new set of measures to get Iran to end its nuclear enrichment, Javier Solana says. Read more…

Mexican President Vicente Fox voices concern over US plans for National Guard to patrol border. Read more…

England draw the first Test against Sri Lanka after dropping nine catches and brave batting from the tourists. Read more…

Ex-Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi is questioned by prosecutors over Serie A match-fixing claims. Read more…

Nigeria says it is investigating claims that MPs have been offered bribes to let the president seek re-election. Read more…

A man seen as a moderate Islamist claims victory in Sunday's election on the Comoros Islands. Read more…

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warns the US any attack on Iran will have devastating consequences. Read more…

The bodies of two more women who were apparently attacked by alligators are retrieved in Florida. Read more…

Thailand's Election Commission proposes that fresh elections are not held until 22 October, prolonging the political limbo. Read more…

A top academic is fired after faking research into computer chips that aimed to end China's reliance on imports. Read more…

The European Commission questions the effectiveness of the EU's emissions trading scheme. Read more…

The first European and Central Asian Aids conference opens in Russia, which has Europe's largest HIV epidemic. Read more…

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas holds talks in Russia as he seeks financial aid for the Palestinian Authority. Read more…

Syria reportedly detains activist Michel Kilo who signed a petition published in a newspaper in Lebanon. Read more…

Nepal's parties say they need more time before MPs debate a landmark move to drastically cut the king's powers. Read more…

Former Pakistani Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif sign a "charter for democracy". Read more…

A man thought to be responsible for 90% of Britain's heroin trade is jailed for 22 years. Read more…

Nintendo's shares soar after its latest model steals the show at the E3 games expo in Los Angeles. Read more…

Police in the Indian state of Rajasthan investigate 21 doctors for alleged involvement in aborting female foetuses. Read more…