India shortlists two European fighter jets and rules out two US rivals for a key $11bn contract, a move the US ambassador calls deeply disappointing.

Morocco launches an investigation into a bomb attack on a cafe in central Marrakesh, which left 14 people dead including 11 foreigners.

Retail giant Wal-Mart says it will soon bring back the sale of firearms, including rifles and shotguns, at more than 500 of its US stores.

Syrian activists are calling for further street protests in the face of a security crackdown that they say has left hundreds dead.

Tunisia condemns a violation of its territory after fighting between Libyan rebels and forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi spills over the border.

Thousands of people throng central London to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey.

Nasa is about to launch its Endeavour shuttle one last time - to deliver a $2bn (£1.2bn) particle physics experiment to the International Space Station.

A Thai soldier dies in a fresh border clash between Thailand and Cambodia, Thai officials say, despite a truce struck by the two countries.