Brazil's central bank unexpectedly cuts its key interest rate to 12% from 12.5%, citing a deterioration in the global economic outlook.

A row breaks out between Wikileaks and one of the newspapers it collaborated with to leak US diplomatic cables.

Apple has defended its environmental record after allegations that some of its suppliers are polluting in China.

US scientists say they have developed a contraceptive vaccine for deer that reduces fertility and eliminates aggressive mating behaviours.

Zimbabwe's male MPs are not enthusiastic about a call for them to be circumcised to set an example in the fight against Aids, the BBC finds.

Pakistan blames India for the deaths of three of its soldiers in firing across the Line of Control in Kashmir, a charge India denies.

Two half-brothers of Togo's president go on trial accused of plotting to stage a coup in 2009.

Ugandan police ban a rally to celebrate the overthrow of North African leaders, saying it could incite violence.