Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has called for peace as clashes erupt in Tripoli after dozens of people were killed during an attack by militiamen.
China is not considering a broad relaxation of its strict one-child policy despite an easing of existing rules since it would be too disruptive.
France’s President François Hollande and US President Barack Obama are both seeking guarantees that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons.
Former Egypt president Mohamed Morsi says he was kidnapped by the Republican Guard the day before the army announced his removal.
Samsung Electronics expects to supply half of the smartphones sold in Africa this year and hopes to double sales on the continent in 2014.
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has said he will testify with "100% transparency and honesty" at any independent enquiry into doping in cycling.
About 2 300 mineworkers have staged an underground sit-in at Anglo American Platinum’s (Amplats) Dishaba mine.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has ruled out the possibility that Qatar will co-host the World Cup in 2022 with neighbouring countries.
Iran and six world powers have failed to reach a deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme, but are scheduled to meet again on November 20.
The Springboks continued their dominance over Wales on Saturday with a 24-15 victory in Cardiff.