Colombian police say they have dealt the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico a heavy blow by arresting a woman who allegedly laundered money for them.

Tech firm Apple becomes the most valuable company in the US, with its market capitalisation overtaking that of Exxon Mobil.

The US ramps up pressure on Syria with sanctions on a leading bank and phone operator, as the regime continues its crackdown on opposition activists.

Norwegian pop band a-ha will reunite to perform at a memorial ceremony in Oslo for the victims of the 22 July attacks, the musicians say.

Asian shares fall, tracking US and European declines, amid fears the financial crisis has spread to Europe's main economies.

A senior Republican calls for an inquiry into a disputed report the White House fed secrets about the killing of Osama Bin Laden to film-makers.

Australia's unemployment rate jumps to an eight-month high in July, raising further concerns about a slowdown in its economy.

The inside of New York's Statue of Liberty is to be closed to visitors for a year in order to carry out safety and improvement work, officials say.