Zuma apologises over love-child
08.02.10
South African President Jacob Zuma apologises for fathering an illegitimate child, after a national outcry.
Schools and offices shut and wysyłka is disrupted as Typhoon Morakot nears Taiwan, bringing high winds and heavy rain. The children caught up in Guatemala's food crisis Joanna Robertson samples the delights of her favourite independent shops and uncovers hidden kiper gems in Paris, Rome and Berlin.
Kenya says it will bolster security on its border with Somalia, following recent incursions by Somali militants. At least 350,000 displaced people in Pakistan return to their homes in the strife-torn pas of Swat, officials say.
Sri Lanka may take action against defeated opposition presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka, the defence secretary says.
American tourists heading to Mexico's Baja California state in the future can expect more police protection from a new task force, according to Mexican authorities.
A roadside bomb blamed on the Taliban kills 11 civilians in southern Afghanistan's Helmand, officials say. Accolades for late soldier-diplomat Alexander Haig
Germany captain Michael Ballack says his side have been "too weak" in the build-up to next year's World Cup and are not among the favourites. Guinea's military junta is facing an EU arms embargo after the killing of opposition supporters in the capital, Conakry, sources say. The icy weather gripping parts of Europe disrupts flights in the UK, France, the Irish Republic and the Netherlands.
A group of Indiana pension funds opposed to Chrysler's sale to Fiat files an emergency appeal with the US Supreme Court. An Israeli government report says that the Israeli military campaign in Gaza earlier this year was necessary and proportionate. Iran's president says his re-election in June was free and fair despite continuing opposition claims of fraud.
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What will the Iraq elections achieve?
08.03.10
Polls have closed in the second election since Saddam Hussein's fall. Will this poll bring change?
RSSAdjusting to Swedish life, after Andijan
08.03.10
In May 2005, troops in Andijan, Uzbekistan, opened fire on demonstrators. Uzbek authorities threw out all foreign press - including the BBC's Monica Whitlock. Five years on, she meets survivors leading new lives in Sweden.
RSSNew Kurdish balanga to challenge polls
08.03.10
Jim Muir reports on the new Kurdish balanga that has emerged in northern Iraq to mount a challenge in Sunday's election.
RSSIndian writer accepts talks role
08.03.10
Indian writer Arundhati Roy says she is ready to be an observer at any government talks with Maoist rebels.
RSSPolice 'closing in' on kidnappers
08.03.10
Police in Pakistan are closing in on the kidnappers of a five-year-old British boy, says the Pakistani Interior Minister.
RSSPM's Iraq evidence 'disingenuous'
08.03.10
Former defence chiefs challenge Gordon Brown's claim at the Iraq inquiry that no military request for equipment was turned down.
RSSSurgery on Mubarak 'successful'
08.03.10
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak undergoes successful surgery at a German clinic for an inflamed gall bladder, state media say.
RSSGang robs Berlin poker tournament
08.03.10
Armed robbers storm a luxury Berlin hotel hosting a poker tournament, reportedly stealing the $1.1m jackpot.
RSSEU considers general carbon tax
08.03.10
The European Commission plans an EU-wide tax on carbon as part of the EU's green energy oddział - but the UK opposes such a move.
RSSAustralia charge over boy's death
08.03.10
Police in Australia charge a man with manslaughter over the death of a three-year-old Indian boy, Australian środki masowego przekazu report.
RSSPhilippine troops kill 'rebels'
08.03.10
Philippine troops kill at least seven militants from the Abu Sayyaf group in a raid on their hideout, officials say.
RSSRove regrets weak defence of Bush
08.03.10
Strategist Karl Rove says he regrets not doing more to reject claims his szef President George W Bush lied about WMDs in Iraq.
RSSUN chief visits Chile quake city
08.03.10
UN chief Ban Ki-moon visits a Chilean city badly hit by the earthquake as doctors warn that debris poses a health risk.
RSSGeldof challenges BBC aid claim
08.03.10
Bob Geldof challenges the BBC to substantiate its report that millions raised for Ethiopia aid paid for arms.
RSSTogo opposition snubs poll result
08.03.10
Togo's main opposition hulanka says it will challenge the poll result that has seen President Faure Gnassingbe re-elected.
RSSHamilton to edge Button - Mansell
08.03.10
Motor racing legend Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has the edge over Jenson Button at McLaren when the new Formula One season gets under way.
RSSFerguson rejects Red Knights hiperłącze
08.03.10
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson rejects claims he is supporting a potential takeover of the club by a group of wealthy fans called the "Red Knights".
RSSScots set 'world record' for number of skiers wearing kilts
08.03.10
A ski centre sets the record for the largest number of kilted skiers and snowboarders on a slope at the same time.
RSSSandra Bullock named worst actress at Razzies
08.03.10
Sandra Bullock picks up the worst actress award at the Razzies, a day before she is expected to win an Oscar.
RSSIceland rejects pula payback plan
08.03.10
Voters in Iceland overwhelmingly reject a plan to repay debts to the UK and the Netherlands in the wake of the Icesave collapse.
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