At least 14 people die and more than 120 remain seriously ill after eating toxic sardines in south-western Madagascar.

The Royal Canadian Mint unveils two collectors' coins marking the wedding later this month of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

A US man who wrote a book giving advice to paedophiles, causing public outcry, is sentenced to two years' probation in Colorado.

As Mexicans march in protest at the drug violence sweeping the nation, at least 59 bodies are found in a mass grave near the US border.

The US rejects a personal appeal from Muammar Gaddafi as new fighting is reported in Libya.

A US appeals court denies ex-Enron chief executive Jeff Skilling a new trial, upholding his conviction on 19 counts of conspiracy, fraud and other crimes.

Four Kenyans who allege they were tortured during the suppression of the Mau Mau uprising are to begin legal proceedings against the government.

China increases the retail price of gasoline and diesel to record highs after a rise in global crude costs.