• Damage And Looting After NZ Earthquake
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand's second largest city - collapsing walls and cutting off power.
• Pakistan Taliban Claims Bomb That Killed 53
The Pakistani Taliban has said it was behind a suicide bomb that killed at least 53 Shi'ite Muslims at a rally in the country's southwest.
• Two Dead As Cargo Plane Crashes In Dubai
The bodies of two crew members on board a cargo plane that crashed shortly after taking off from Dubai have been recovered.
• Seven Guilty In Child Abuse Case In Portugal
Seven people have been found guilty of sex crimes at a state-run care home in a child abuse case that has rocked Portugal.
• Food Price Fear Over Russia Wheat Ban
Russia has extended the ban on wheat exports until next year's harvest, sparking fears over a global food shortage.
• African Pastor: 'Jesus Was An Aids Victim'
A South African pastor has caused outrage by preaching a sermon entitled "Jesus was HIV positive".
• Former Policeman Pushed His Wife Off Cliff
A former British police officer has been jailed for 33 years in Australia - the maximum allowed - after being convicted of the murder of his wealthy wife.
• Eight Killed In Fires In Southern Russia
Forest fires have flared up again in southern Russia, killing eight people and threatening to spread to neighbouring regions.
• Gaza Militants Threaten Attacks On Israel
Thirteen Palestinian militant groups have joined forces to step up attacks on Israel following the "productive" peace talks in Washington.
• BP Costs Rise As New Spill Fears Allayed
BP has said the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster has risen to £5.2bn - as fears were allayed over another rig blaze in the region.