Asia will wield more global power than the US and Europe combined by 2030, a forecast from the US intelligence community has found.

HSBC will pay US authorities $1.9bn (£1.2bn) in a settlement over a money-laundering probe, say reports, the largest amount ever in such a case.

Cathay Pacific's cabin crew vote in favour of an industrial action after their salary negotiations with the Hong Kong-based carrier break down.

A US Navy Seal killed during a mission to rescue a doctor kidnapped by the Taliban was a member of the famed Seal Team Six, US officials say.

US officials say they will help investigate how a plane carrying Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera crashed, killing her and six others.

A monkey who caused a stir in a Toronto Ikea store by wearing a sheepskin coat and a nappy has been sent to a primate sanctuary.

Egypt's capital Cairo steels itself for for rival rallies ahead of a referendum on a new constitution ordered by President Mohamed Morsi.

Mali's Prime Minister Cheik Modibo Diarra resigns, hours after being arrested on the orders of March's coup leader Capt Amadou Sanogo.