The UN Security Council urges recognition of Alassane Ouattara as Ivory Coast's president and extends the UN peacekeeping mandate.

Air passengers in Scotland are hit by the knock-on effect of airport closures at major hubs in England, despite Scottish runways staying open.

The cases against two men accused of sex offences are dropped after a detective was accused of having an affair with a rape victim.

Skywatchers around the world gear up to observe a rare total lunar eclipse, with some of the best viewing conditions in North and Central America.

A drink-driver is convicted of causing the deaths of two British students who were struck by his vehicle while working at summer camp in the US.

Carlos Tevez's return fails to inspire Manchester City to the win that would have sent them top as 10-man Everton held on to clinch a vital victory.

Manchester United say they have no issue over Sunday's game at Chelsea being postponed - despite the decision being made 27 hours before kick-off.

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake in south-east Iran has kills several people in a small mountain town, reports say.