The Arab League has called for talks between the government and opposition in Syria to be held within 15 days, following months of unrest.

Mexican President Felipe Calderon sparks a political row by suggesting the opposition PRI party might do a deal with drugs gangs if it wins power in 2012.

A major upgrade of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) DNA database system comes under fire from a group of US forensic scientists.

A 100-year-old Briton "soldiers on" to become the world's oldest marathon runner after completing a race in Toronto, Canada.

British driver Dan Wheldon has died following a crash involving 15 cars at the Las Vegas Indy 300.

Voting ends in Bolivia in the first-ever election to choose the country's top judges, which is being seen as a test of support for President Evo Morales.

Hong Kong becomes the first centre to offer gold trading in yuan, cementing its status as an offshore hub for the currency.

Forces loyal to Libya's interim authorities say they have entered Bani Walid, one of the last towns still loyal to Col Muammar Gaddafi.