The United Nations investigates new charges of sexual abuse against its staff in Haiti, one in the capital, Port-au-Prince, the other in Gonaives.

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich attack each other ahead of a US Republican debate in Florida, days after Mr Gingrich's upset in the South Carolina primary.

A Canadian court rejects a final appeal against deportation by a man accused of helping to incite the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Thermal images reveal how Asian elephants cool off by directing heat to their trunks overnight.

This year's Oscars nominations will be announced, with George Clooney and Meryl Streep likely to lead the charge for best actor and best actress.

The outlook for the global labour market has worsened from last year, the International Labour Organization says.

French authorities return 20 mummified heads of Maori warriors to New Zealand in what is the single largest handover to date, according to officials.

Turkey reacts with anger after the French Senate approves a bill making it a crime to deny genocide was committed by Turks against Armenians in World War I.