A Kenyan judge has sentenced a man to death for the murder of British tourist David Tebbutt and abduction of the victim’s wife.
The US urged Egypt to pull "back from the brink" after security forces killed dozens of supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday.
India continues to use toxic pesticides that other nations are banning on health grounds.
The United Nations and Syria says negotiations between Damascus and the UN chemical weapons investigator have been "productive".
Egypt’s interior minister has said deposed president Mohamed Morsi is likely to be transferred to the same prison holding Hosni Mubarak.
Some believe German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to take 18 days’ leave with just over a month to elections could be good for her campaign.
Thousands of Tunisians have gathered in the capital Tunis to protest against the assassination of leading opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi.
Prince William and Kate have named their newborn baby boy George Alexander Louis.
British 19th century novelist Jane Austen will become the face of the new £10 note, the Bank of England says.
Will and Kate have kept the world guessing about the name of their first child as they left the hospital to start family life with the prince.