Bolivia says it is taking full control of a Spanish-owned energy firm because it has failed to invest enough money back into the company.

A openly gay spokesman for US presidential candidate Mitt Romney resigns, citing personal reasons but amid criticism by anti-gay conservatives.

US President Barack Obama has addressed the US public in a prime-time speech from Afghanistan, on the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in China for wide-ranging talks, where the escape of a Chinese activist could overshadow discussions.

Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to take her seat in parliament, after deciding to compromise over the wording of the oath.

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Disgraced former media mogul Conrad Black will be allowed to live in Canada after he finishes a prison term in the US, government sources say.

At least six people are killed and dozens injured in Cairo as a protest against Egypt's ruling military council is attacked.