Two Swedish journalists jailed in Ethiopia on terror charges say their biggest challenge now is "psychological", on the first anniversary of their arrest.

A new law comes into force in France making it compulsory for drivers to carry two breathalyser kits, in a move aimed at cutting drink-driving accidents.

The Mercosur bloc suspends Paraguay a week after the impeachment of President Fernando Lugo, but decides not to impose economic sanctions on the landlocked South American nation.

Australia introduces its highly controversial carbon tax, targeting the country's 500 worst-polluting companies.

Hong Kong is marking 15 years since its handover from UK to Chinese control, as small groups protest against visiting President Hu Jintao.

The funeral has taken place in Los Angeles of Rodney King, the African-American at the centre of the deadly riots in the US city 20 years ago.

Voters in Mexico are due to elect a new president and congress, after a campaign dominated by the economy and war on drugs.

Ten people are killed in attacks on two churches in the eastern Kenyan town of Garissa close to the Somali border, police say.