Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will meet Roger Federer in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals after beating Tomas Berdych 6-3 7-5 in the second semi-final.

Pakistan orders a review of all co-operation with the US and Nato after the alliance struck an army checkpoint, killing at least 24 people.

Members of the Arab League draft a list of economic sanctions against Syria after it fails to end its deadly crackdown on protesters.

Suspects who have been acquitted could face a retrial as a change to the double jeopardy rule comes into force in Scotland.

Gunmen believed to be members of the Nigerian militant Islamist sect Boko Haram attack several targets in the country's Yobe state, reports say.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says a £1bn plan to provide subsidised work and training placements will "provide hope" to thousands of young people.

Belgium has its credit rating downgraded by ratings agency Standard & Poor's, on concerns about government debt.

Leading Togolese football players are among at least six people killed after a bus carrying them plunges into a ravine and catches fire, officials say.