Human Rights Watch says all sides involved in Somalia's conflict are guilty of serious violations of international law, and criticises the West for inaction.

More than 1,000 Mexicans join a protest against the government's strategy in the war against drug gangs.

Jordan's King Abdullah welcomes proposals which would increase the power of parliament but critics say the reforms do not go far enough.

Japan's economy contracted less than expected in the last quarter, showing signs of recovery from the deadly tsunami.

Knowing how a book ends does not ruin its story and can actually enhance enjoyment, a study suggests.

The trial of Egypt's deposed President Hosni Mubarak - whose first court appearance gripped the whole country - is due to resume in Cairo.

A farm worker from Mexico who died last year was the first ever human to perish in the US of rabies borne by a vampire bat, health officials report.

Gary Locke, the new US ambassador to China, says that Beijing's investments in the US are safe despite recent debt problems.