The interim president of Mali announces a new government, appointing three military personnel to key posts.

Star German high-jumper Ariane Friedrich names an alleged stalker on Facebook, citing self-defence, and the move sparks a new debate about privacy.

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich will suspend his long-shot campaign next week, US media report, citing his aides.

Swaziland's king receives a luxury jet as a gift from "anonymous sponsors", a spokesperson says - denying claims meagre public funds were used.

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

Syrian security forces have fired mortar shells and machine-guns at two suburbs of Damascus recently visited by UN monitors, activists say.

Four senior judges in Kenya are declared unfit for office in a landmark ruling by a new committee investigating the impartiality of the judiciary.

France says the UN Security Council should consider the use of force in Syria if a UN-backed peace plan fails to stop violence in the country.