An Israeli soldier is killed by shots fired by a Lebanese army sniper from across the border, the Israeli military says.

The Irish Republic's exit from its bailout rescue has restored the country's good name and credibility, Taoiseach Enda Kenny says in speech to the nation.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo opens a museum in his honour, which he says has extra room to be filled by future trophies.

Japanese business confidence jumps to its highest level in six years, according to the Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey.

The Ashmolean Museum announces the acquisition of one of the world's greatest collections of modern Chinese art.

At least 21 people are killed and several hurt after a bus fell off an elevated motorway onto a van in the Philippine capital Manila, officials say.

Australia closes its main military base in Afghanistan and its last combat troops withdraw from Uruzgan province.

Three sequels to the movie Avatar are to be made in New Zealand, director James Cameron and the New Zealand government announce.