Final rallies are held in south Sudan's capital, Juba, ahead of Sunday's vote on independence for the south of the country from the north.

Beatriz Elena Henao, accused of trafficking large quantities of amphetamines, is extradited from Colombia to the US to face trial.

Fresh rioting breaks out in the Algerian capital and several other cities, after days of unrest over food price increases and unemployment.

Somalia, a footballer for Brazilian club Botafogo, will be charged for falsely reporting he had been kidnapped when he was late for training, police say.

Manchester City complete the £27m signing of Bosnian international striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg.

Head teachers say the inclusion of the new "English baccalaureate" in this year's league tables is unfair.

Stress over finances could explain the higher levels of obesity in countries with free market economies, like the UK.

West Ham manager Avram Grant says he will not alter his approach despite intense speculation over his future.