Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says his government is in no danger of falling, despite months of mass anti-government protests.

There are storm warnings in place in Caribbean countries as Tropical Storm Irene heads west from Guadeloupe, threatening to become a hurricane.

Chile says almost 10,000 more people were illegally detained, tortured or killed during the rule of Gen Pinochet than previously documented.

China's second-biggest bank's profit jumps 31% to record levels in the first-half of the year on higher loans and fees.

Thailand's economic growth slows in the second quarter due to supply chain disruptions caused by the quake and tsunami in Japan.

Heavy fighting is reported around Libyan leader Col Gaddafi's compound as rebels say government forces still control up to a fifth of Tripoli.

North Korea says it is seizing assets at a tourist site jointly operated with the South, giving South Koreans 72 hours to leave the resort at Mount Kumgang.

Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim calls sodomy charges against him "a vile attempt at character assassination", as he takes the stand for the first time.