Security forces use tear gas and rubber bullets in battles with protesters on the streets of the capital, Manama.

Five defeated candidates in Haiti's presidential election back Michel Martelly, who faces Mirlande Manigat in the 20 March run-off vote.

Japan's prime minister warns that a nuclear plant damaged by Friday's quake and tsunami remains in an "alarming" state. The disaster killed hundreds and many more are still missing.

Bolivian President Evo Morales says criticism of his drug strategy in two recent reports published by the US and UN are part of efforts to defame him.

Colombia tells multinational companies that if they pay extortion or ransom money to the country's armed groups they will face expulsion.

Another explosion hits the Fukushima nuclear plant in north-eastern Japan which was damaged in Friday's earthquake and tsunami.

Japanese shares tumble on the first trading day after the deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan's northeast shore.

India overtakes China to become the world's largest importer of arms, a Sweden-based think tank says.