Accused Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout pleads not guilty to terrorism charges, a day after he was extradited to the US from Thailand.

More than 100 angry passengers refuse to leave their plane for several hours in protest at their flight being diverted to Belgium.

Five people are killed by gunmen off Cameroon's coast near the oil-rich Bakassi peninsula, an area which is often a target of pirate attacks.

The antimatter version of a hydrogen atom has been held in place for the first time, allowing the study of fundamental physics, scientists say.

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski wins re-election in the US mid-terms, defeating Tea Party favourite Joe Miller after a painstaking count of hand-written votes.

The head of the US agency overseeing airport screening admits new pat-down checks are more invasive than previous techniques, amid a string of complaints.

President Barack Obama awards the US's highest civilian honour to billionaire investor Warren Buffett and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

A prominent Hollywood publicist is found shot dead behind the wheel of her crashed Mercedes on a Beverly Hills street.