Kuwait's highest court rejects a government appeal aimed at changing the country's political boundaries, amid protests by opposition supporters.

Kenyan schools re-open following a three-week strike by teachers after the government agreed to raise salaries by up to 40%.

Nasa's Curiosity rover completes its first close-contact science, examining what was expected to be a standard lump of basalt rock.

The BBC apologises for revealing that the Queen raised concerns with ministers about the activities of the radical cleric Abu Hamza.

Kenya's director of public prosecutions orders the arrest of a deputy minister, for alleged incitement and hate speech against the Maasai community.

North Korea's parliament convenes for a rare second session amid speculation of economic reform, but state media makes no mention of such plans.

German doctors voice concern about EU plans to speed up and streamline clinical drug trials across the 27-nation bloc.

Two Russian policemen are jailed after a suspect was tortured in custody and later died of his wounds, in a case that caused outrage in Russia.