Clashes in Egypt have led to the death of 49 people during rival rallies on the third anniversary of the 2011 revolt that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
Jose Mourinho says Chelsea football club does not plan to make any further signings before the January transfer window closes.
Scientists have discovered the first new river dolphin species in almost 100 years, in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Opposition parties have demanded a probe into allegations that some of the funds for Nelson Mandela’s memorial services were misspent.
Brazil is bracing for the first wave of nationwide demonstrations against staging the World Cup after activists called for action on social media.
The UN says the South Sudanese government and opposition troops are fighting ‘sporadic’ battles despite a ceasefire that came into force on Friday.
As the CAR’s new interim President Catherine Samba-Panza waits to take the oath of office, the UN has warned the country could descend into genocide.
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, whose state of health has sparked speculation in recent years, has credited his longevity to "God’s will".
A rights group is seeking a review of the three gay men’s jail sentences and plans to challenge laws that criminalise homosexuality in Malawi.
British actor Hugh Laurie has prompted an outcry in Russia with a Twitter proposal to boycott vodka over President Vladimir Putin’s gay rights stance.