A group of pelicans smothered in oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill earns Daniel Beltra the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Brazil's central bank cuts the county's key interest rate to 11.5% from 12%, citing the continuing slowdown in the global economy.

Michael Jackson's doctor made 17 flagrant violations when administering propofol to the star, an expert on the potent anaesthetic tells the court.

Forces loyal to Libya's transitional authorities say they have captured Col Muammar Gaddafi, with some reports saying he has been killed.

Col Muammar Gaddafi is killed after an assault on his home town of Sirte, the transitional authority's acting PM says.

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says the time is not ripe for "meaningful" talks with Israel, despite an appeal by international mediators.

Nato-led peacekeeping forces disperse ethnic Serb protesters and begin dismantling their barricades in northern Kosovo.

A convicted Dutch kidnapper and alleged organised crime boss tries to prevent the release of a new film, to protect his reputation.