The US House of Representatives approves a measure to fund the US government for a further two weeks, avoiding a looming shut-down.

The UN calls for a mass humanitarian evacuation for people who have fled from Libya as it suspends the country from its Human Rights Council.

A former Goldman Sachs board member is charged with insider trading by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proposes a budget that would cut school spending and public worker compensation, amid union protests.

The UN drugs watchdog drops Colombia from its special observation list to recognise its progress in fighting drug production and trafficking.

The Doha round of trade talks will have no relevance unless big emerging economies open their markets, US officials warn.

Four policemen and two civilians are shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Colombia as they unload a helicopter carrying cash to a bank.

Nine newspapers in Ivory Coast close in protest against what they say is harassment by supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo.