Hundreds of Nigerians are marching in the commercial capital, Lagos, to protest at the removal of a fuel subsidy, which has led petrol prices to double.

Germany's President Christian Wulff comes under intense pressure to explain his conduct over a controversial home loan he received.

Hong Kong's brand-new government headquarters is disinfected after bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease is found in multiple locations.

John Terry's agency takes legal advice after an image resembling the England football captain appears on cigarette packs in an Indian anti-smoking campaign.

German unemployment falls to its lowest rate in December since 1991, official figures show.

Afghanistan's Taliban say they have "an initial understanding" to set up an office overseas, possibly in Qatar - a move some see as key to future peace talks.

Police in Argentina are investigating the wife of a governor who died of a gunshot to the head while celebrating the new year.

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are due to meet in Jordan on Tuesday, after more than 15 months of deadlock in peace talks.