Egypt's Al Ahly surprise holders Esperance of Tunisia with a 2-1 second-leg win to lift the African Champions League.

Rallies are held in the Republic of Ireland in memory of Savita Halappanavar and in support of changes to abortion legislation.

Tens of thousands of people protest in France against plans to legalise same-sex marriage and allow gay couples to adopt.

Ten Venezuelans who falsely claimed to be Olympic weightlifters are arrested in Buenos Aires after scans show drug capsules in their stomachs.

The UN Security Council condemns the resumption of rebel attacks in eastern DR Congo, as rebels advance towards provincial capital, Goma.

A military lawyer in Pakistan accuses the intelligence agencies of assaulting him and his son over legal challenges against the powerful military.

Israel strikes Gaza from the sea and air, hitting a media building, as its bombardment enters a fifth day and militant rocket-fire goes on.

Security is tight in Mumbai as large crowds gather for the funeral of controversial Hindu nationalist politician Bal Thackeray.