A top adviser to US President Barack Obama warns that the Israeli Prime Minister's decision to address Congress is "destructive" to US-Israel relations.

The US offers an unprecedented reward for information leading to the arrest of a Russian hacker, charged with major cybercrime theft.

Hundreds of climbers forced to abandon Everest expeditions after last year's avalanche want to know if they can try again with the same permits.

Brazilian lorry drivers block roads in protest against the high cost of fuel and tolls, with officials saying exports are being affected.

A Venezuelan teenager is killed in the western state of Tachira in a protest over the worsening economic crisis and the shortage of many staples.

A gunman opens fire at a convenience store in the South Korean city of Sejong, killing three people, local media report.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo launches an offensive against Rwandan Hutu rebels in the east of the country.

Amnesty International urges the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to give up their power of veto in cases of mass atrocities.