Hundreds of youths clash with security forces during protests in the northern Algerian town of Akbou, as police reportedly use tear gas and batons.

Colombian security forces capture a man they say runs the finances and logistics of one of the country's most powerful drug gangs.

The Colombian navy has seized a sophisticated submarine which it says was going to be used to smuggle tonnes of cocaine to Mexico.

The leader of an anti-migrant group is convicted for the 2009 murder of a nine-year-old girl and her father in the US state of Arizona.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed her firm support for the Iranian opposition supporters who protested in Tehran on Monday.

Eurozone leaders agree to set up a bail-out fund for the euro of 500bn euros - almost double the current amount provided.

China overtakes Japan as the world's second-biggest economy, with analysts predicting it will keep moving towards the top spot.

Italy asks the EU for 100m euros in assistance as thousands of Tunisians flee turmoil at home and seek refuge in Lampedusa island.