Ten cruise ship passengers are injured after an explosion and fire at a fuel storage facility hits the port of the British territory of Gibraltar.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, facing continuing protests against his rule, has granted a general amnesty, state media say.

Military prosecutors have filed new charges against self-styled 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators, reports say.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says none of the club's top players will be sold in the summer, but midfielder Luka Modric has refused to rule out a move.

The US Supreme Court declines to hear former media tycoon Conrad Black's appeal against his convictions for fraud and obstruction.