Two more US Secret Service agents resign in the wake of the Colombia sex scandal, bringing the number to have left the agency to eight.

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney vows to take the White House from President Barack Obama as he racks up a series of primary wins.

Apple reports better-than-expected results, with profits almost doubling in first three months of the year to $11.6bn (£7.2bn).

The US Supreme Court prepares to consider yet another highly politically charged case - this time over Arizona's controversial immigration law.

The son of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai defends his lifestyle in a letter to his university and expresses "deep concern" about his family.

The 2012 International German Beard and Moustache Championships have been held in Germany, with entrants competing in categories including Imperial Moustaches and Dali Moustaches.

Labour calls for Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to resign after Leveson Inquiry evidence on News Corp's BSkyB bid, but Mr Hunt says he acted with 'scrupulous fairness'.

Italy agrees to pay compensation to the families of two Indian fishermen shot dead by Italian marines who allegedly mistook them for pirates.