Memorial services take place across South Africa for 44 miners killed during clashes at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine.

Qantas reports its first annual loss since 1995, amid high fuel costs and growing losses at its international operations.

German and French leaders meet in Berlin to consider Greece's plea to be given more time to make the tough cuts needed for its debt bailout.

Australia is to increase its refugee intake to 20,000 annually, a rise of 40%, following recommendations by an expert panel.

The UK should give more priority to helping the poorest countries collect their taxes as part of its overseas development strategy, MPs say.

The US space agency's Curiosity rover has finally begun to roll, moving forward just a few metres.

At least 52 people are killed in ethnic clashes in south-eastern Kenya, in the worst single incident since post-election violence four years ago.

Health officials say the US is in the midst of one of its largest ever outbreaks of West Nile virus, with more than triple the usual number of cases.

The US middle class is facing a "lost decade" as its share of the country's income has been surpassed by affluent earners, a new report says.

A Republican candidate under fire for saying women's bodies can prevent pregnancy in rape cases attacks party bosses who want him to quit.

St James's Palace has confirmed it contacted the Press Complaints Commission over the possible use of naked pictures of Prince Harry.