Nigerian security forces raid a suspected bomb factory run by Islamist militants from Boko Haram, killing at least nine, officials say.

Two of the four sailors injured while taking part in a round the world yacht race are transferred off the vessel in the Pacific by the US Coast Guard.

Unemployment in the eurozone edges up in February to 10.8%, the highest level since the introduction of the euro in 1999.

A newborn Indian girl is left unwanted as her presumed parents seek custody of a baby boy handed to them by mistake, officials say.

West African leaders announce they are imposing sanctions on Mali's military coup leaders, after a deadline expired for them to step down.

Former Italy football international Giorgio Chinaglia, who played for Lazio and New York Cosmos, dies aged 65 at his home in Florida.

The stage is set in Colombia for the promised release of the last 10 military hostages held by Farc rebels, a move some hope will lead to peace talks.

Mali is facing possible sanctions from its West African neighbours, after a deadline for mutinous soldiers to return to barracks expires.