A US drone attack kills at least three militants in Pakistan's tribal area near the Afghan border, local intelligence officials say.

The US and France condemn a speech by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad which blamed a foreign plot for the 10-month uprising against his rule.

Suspected Islamic militants open fire in a bar in the north of Nigeria, killing eight people including several police officers.

Troubled photography firm Eastman Kodak unveils a new plan to transform the company into a digital player, sending its shares soaring.

Chip maker Intel is to make a fresh attempt at breaking into the smartphone market with partnerships with Motorola Mobility and Lenovo.

Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, with Ron Paul second and Jon Huntsman third, according to partial results.

Three crew members from a South Korean fishing boat are missing after their vessel catches fire in Antarctica and appears to be sinking, officials say.

There is an "unhealthy correlation" between the building of skyscrapers and subsequent financial crashes, according to Barclays Capital.