A 24-year-old woman is arrested in connection with the guns used to kill two firefighters in New York state on Christmas Eve.

Greece's socialist party expels ex-Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou over allegations he tried to shield relatives from a tax probe.

The government of the Central African Republic and a rebel coalition have agreed to hold talks after weeks of unrest.

US President Barack Obama says he is "modestly optimistic" that a deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" is possible, after a last-ditch White House meeting.

US requests extradition of Henry de Jesus Lopez, one of Colombia's most wanted drug dealers, detained two months ago in Argentina.

The number of murders in New York City is expected to hit a record low this year, as officials credited police efforts in reducing crime.

US energy companies race to install wind turbines before a federal tax subsidy expires at the end of this year.

Former England cricket captain and TV commentator Tony Greig has died aged 66, his employers at Australian broadcaster Nine Network confirm.