A judge orders the arrest of Google's president in Brazil after the company failed to remove "slanderous" videos about an electoral candidate.

The International Monetary Fund warns Argentina it could face sanctions if it fails to produce reliable inflation and growth data by 17 December.

Children from the New Jerusalem religious sect in Mexico return to school after clashes between members over secular education provided by the state.

Trade unions in Greece are to stage a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday to protest against new austerity measures.

The Japanese and Chinese foreign ministers discuss a bitter row over disputed islands in an atmosphere described as "severe".

Firebrand South African politician Julius Malema is due in court in his home state of Limpopo over corruption charges.

Japan's opposition Liberal Democratic Party elects Shinzo Abe as its new leader, potentially positioning him to become the next prime minister.

The Syrian capital Damascus is rocked by two large explosions apparently targeting the headquarters of the military general staff.