A Kurdish member of Turkey's parliament is kidnapped by suspected members of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party in the east of the country.

The curtain closes on the London Olympics with a spectacular musical ceremony and the official handover to the next host city, Rio de Janeiro.

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi says his move to order the retirement of the army head, Mohamad Hussein Tantawi, was for "the benefit of this nation".

Iran ends search and rescue operations and steps up relief efforts after Saturday's twin quakes in the north-east, which killed at least 227.

Japan's economic growth slows in the second quarter as the eurozone crisis hurts exports and domestic consumption remains subdued.

Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu wins the 66kg freestyle to become the first Japanese man to win wrestling gold for 24 years.

The USA win their 14th Olympic basketball gold medal as they beat Spain 107-100 to defend their title yet again.

Security staff at Rome airport spot a sleeping Norwegian tourist travelling through the X-ray machine on a baggage belt.