A bomb blast in the Burmese city of Rangoon has injured four people, officials say.

The Indian government is preparing to unveil its budget for 2011, but will Manmohan Singh's programme fall foul of inflation?

Chile commemorates last year's devastating earthquake and tsunami, amid disputes and protests over the pace of reconstruction.

Thousands of people join a march against violence in Honduras, which has one of the world's highest murder rates.

Cuba's dissident "Ladies in White" are confronted by supporters of the communist government as they demonstrate in Havana.

US President Barack Obama expresses his support for the King of Bahrain's affirmed commitment to reform after two weeks of anti-government protests.

The world's largest cat is down to an effective wild population of 14 individuals, a genetic study has found.

The first funerals are being held for victims of the Christchurch earthquake as the grim search for bodies continues amid worsening weather.