The US says it can be a "willing partner" of Iran if newly inaugurated President Hassan Rouhani seeks to resolve nuclear disagreements.

Supporters of Zimbabwe's opposition MDC say they have been attacked by followers of President Robert Mugabe in the wake of contested elections.

Tunisian police kill a suspected Islamist and arrest at least four others Tunis, as pro and anti-government rallies are held.

Differences between Spain and Gibraltar will be resolved politically and not through "disproportionate" measures, the UK Foreign Office says.

Mali's election, which follows a military coup, an Islamist seizure of half the country and French military intervention, goes to a run-off, it is announced.

Same-sex couples will be allowed to apply for marriage from Monday, nearly four months after a bill was approved by the country's Congress.

India's government will seek to push through a programme to provide subsidised food to two-thirds of the population.

Australia's political parties swing into campaign mode after an election date is announced, with the economy the key focus for both sides.