The US says China and Russia are the top perpetrators of cyberspying against US companies, in an unexpectedly frank report.

Venezuelan officials are negotiating to secure the release of two police officers held hostage after a deadly riot in a prison in Tachira state.

The case against the doctor charged with the death of the pop star Michael Jackson goes to the jury, following closing statements.

The Irish Republic says it has decided to close its embassies to the Vatican, Iran and East Timor on cost-saving grounds.

Greece's centre-right opposition calls for PM George Papandreou to resign, throwing hopes for a unity government into doubt, ahead of a confidence vote.

Honduras arrests 176 police in an anti-corruption purge, following public outcry over the release of four officers accused of murder.

The largest bear that ever lived also had the strongest bite of any land mammal, say scientists.

Australian airline Qantas says its flight QF31 from Singapore to London has landed safely in Dubai after an engine shut down.