An Islamic court in northern Nigeria has put on trial 11 Muslim men accused of being homosexuals, a crime punishable by stoning to death, an official says.

A 12-year-old alleged to have shot two of his classmates in New Mexico may have warned other students, police say.

Turkish prosecutors want a policeman to go to jail for three years for tear-gassing a protester who became known as the "woman in red", reports say.

Twin polar bears, born at a Munich Zoo, have been caught on camera for the first time since their birth.

Egyptian officials speak of a high turnout in a referendum on a new constitution, with voters expected to back the removal of President Morsi.

In an open letter to be sent to President Enrique Pena Nieto, a Catholic bishop in troubled Michoacan state calls for greater peace efforts.

Vatican officials are set to face tough questions on the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy when they attend a UN committee.

President Nicolas Maduro announces changes to the team handling the economy and vows to continue fighting "sabotage and speculation".