For the first time in 13 years, US health regulators approve a weight-loss pill, although the drug acheived only modest results in clinical trials.

A Texas man is sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of murder, failing to convince a jury that his life was under threat.

European Union leaders prepare to meet for a closely-watched two-day summit on the fate of the euro with heads of state divided about the best path forward.

The Miami man who chewed the face off a homeless person had marijuana in his system, but not so-called bath salts, as previously speculated.

The New York Times launches a Chinese language version of its website in a bid to tap into the world's biggest internet market.

A US healthcare reform bill seen as a key achievement of Barack Obama's presidency could be struck down by the Supreme Court within hours.

More banks worldwide are under investigation after Barclays was fined £290m for trying to manipulate inter-bank interest rates.

Dozens rescued after a boat sank are transferred to Christmas Island, amid fierce debate on asylum in the Australian parliament.