Cambodia's former King Norodom Sihanouk - a revered figure in his country - has died in Beijing aged 89, officials say.

The Flemish Nationalist Party, a Belgian separatist party, makes significant gains in local elections.

Hundreds of opposition supporters and other demonstrators march through the streets of Port-au-Prince calling for President Martelly's resignation.

The Philippines is to sign a peace plan with its largest Muslim rebel group aimed at paving the way for an end to a 40-year conflict.

China's policymakers are given more room to boost stimulus measures after the country's inflation rate dips in September.

The Pakistani girl shot in the head by Taliban gunmen last week is being sent to the UK for medical treatment, the Pakistani army says.

Saudi Arabia says it is "insulted" by a parliamentary inquiry into how the UK deals with the country and Bahrain.

Sitting for long periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, researchers suggest.