Libya's internationally-recognised parliament suspends its participation in UN-brokered talks aimed at restoring calm to the country.

Israeli intelligence took a different view of Iran's nuclear capabilities from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a leaked cable suggests.

Australia is investigating dozens of allegations of sexual abuse of asylum seekers in detention centres.

Greece has unveiled an early summary of the reforms demanded of eurozone leaders in order to secure a bailout extension.

French President Francois Hollande lays out proposals to strengthen laws on anti-Semitic, racist and homophobic hate crimes.

South Korea and the US announce their annual military drills will begin on 2 March, a move that traditionally angers Pyongyang.

New Zealand Prime Minster John Key announces plans to send 143 non-combat training troops to Iraq to help the fight against Islamist State.

Eating peanut products as a baby dramatically cuts the risk of allergy, a study suggests.