North Korea reportedly tests two short-range missiles as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away.

The Supreme Court of Honduras rejects a demand by the Organisation of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya.

Kenya and the ICC agree a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.

Twelve alleged Serbian Muslim radicals are jailed for up to 13 years for plotting terrorist attacks on an imam and others.

UK teenagers take up Japan's fashion rebellion

Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.

An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.

The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is set to hold a second meeting with Burma's top military leaders.

Some of the British embassy staff arrested in Iran for "inciting protests" will be put on trial, a top cleric says.

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Ex-Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin will resign as Alaska governor and not run for re-election, US media say.

Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.

An Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe resolution equating Nazi and Soviet roles in WWII angers Russia.

Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets.

Concern grows over fate of Iranian protesters

Legal wrangles may lie ahead over Jackson's children

BBC visits Somalia's radical guerrillas al-Shabab

Up to 26 Pakistani soldiers are feared dead after an army transport helicopter crashes in a tribal region, officials say.

Russian PM Vladimir Putin urges the US to shelve its missile defence shield, as Barack Obama prepares to visit Moscow.