Protests and violence continue into the night in Egypt as thousands defied overnight curfews imposed by President Mohammed Morsi.

Ten rare pygmy elephants are found dead in Borneo, with Malaysian officials saying they "highly suspect" poisoning.

France's politicians defend the state of its economy after Labour Minister Michel Sapin described the state as "totally bankrupt".

The rebound in US house prices gained momentum in November, however consumer confidence in the country took a hit in January, new data suggests.

AC Milan agree a deal to sign Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Italian club confirm.

The release of $4m (£2.5m) promised by Nigeria's president seven months ago to clean up villages contaminated by lead is welcomed by campaigners.

Greece's finance minister is optimistic about his country coming out of recession by the end of 2013 and says chances of a euro exit are "very small".

Google publishes mapping information on North Korea, a country that has so far been mostly blank on the popular website Google Maps.