A Somali-born campaigner against female genital mutilation, Safia Abdi Haase, becomes the first African to be knighted in Norway.

A 36-year-old woman in Sweden has given birth to a baby boy using a transplanted womb in a medical first, doctors say.

Hong Kong police arrest 19 people, including suspected triad gang members accused of attacking rallies, as talks with the government are shelved.

Democracy rallies in Hong Kong are given an added bite by demonstrators who bring their pet dogs to protest venues.

Officials say they have made progress towards creating the world's biggest free trade zone.

Thousands of Venezuelans, including President Maduro, attend the funeral of lawmaker Robert Serra and his partner, who were murdered this week.

Following the arrest of his owner, an alleged Colombian drug trafficker, last month, Pecas the dog is enjoying a new life firmly on the right side of the law.

Three top North Korean officials are in South Korea for the closing ceremony of the Asian Games - a visit seen as a rare opportunity for talks.