Hurricane Sandy sweeps north over the Bahamas towards the US, having killed at least two people as it tore through Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.

One of the oldest Mayan tombs ever found is uncovered in western Guatemala - along with a necklace depicting a vulture-headed human figure, say experts.

China's top legislature formally expels disgraced lawmaker Bo Xilai, stripping his immunity from prosecution, state media says.

Apple's quarterly profits are lower than analysts' expectations, with iPad sales slowing ahead of the launch of a smaller version.

Retired UK businessman Christopher Tappin, extradited to the US on charges of selling weapons parts to Iran, is to change his plea to guilty.

A four-day ceasefire to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha comes into effect in Syria, but the army warns it will retaliate against rebel attacks.

The New York Times says access to its website is being blocked in China due to its probe into wealth held by relatives of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

Formula 1 organisers in India say that the state-of-the-art Buddh International Circuit is now completely "dog proof" ahead of this Sunday's race.