Police in Hong Kong investigate the suspected murder of a British Salvation Army worker.

Japanese police say 15,000 people may have died in one prefecture alone, as efforts to tackle the Fukushima nuclear crisis go on.

Western military officials assess the damage in Libya, with reports of scenes of devastation, after overnight air strikes against Col Gaddafi's forces.

US Ambassador to Mexico Carlos Pascual resigns after a row over leaked diplomatic cables in which he doubted Mexico's ability to tackle drug gangs.

Haitians vote in a delayed run-off presidential poll between Michel Martelly and Mirlande Manigat as their nation faces huge challenges of rebuilding.

US President Barack Obama is set to speak in Rio de Janeiro and visit a shantytown as he continues a Latin America trip to bolster US influence.

Pop singer Ricky Martin is given an award from a leading US gay and lesbian organisation after coming out as gay last year.

Thousands demonstrate for a third consecutive day in the Syrian city of Deraa, with one protester reportedly killed.