The Oscars ceremony is taking place in Hollywood, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, and looks likely to be one of the most unpredictable Academy Awards for years.

Park Geun-hye promises a tough stance on national security and an era of economic revival as she is sworn in as South Korea's president.

European Union agriculture ministers are to meet in Brussels, with the continent's growing horsemeat scandal high on the agenda.

India is set to put into orbit seven satellites in a single mission, the country's space agency says.

Pakistan's government orders an inquiry into the cause of a rare nationwide power cut that plunged the country into darkness for hours.

John Kerry is meeting Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague on his first foreign tour as US secretary of state.

Smoking in Russia will be banned in public places, after President Vladimir Putin signs a tough new bill into law.

For the first time, documentary makers film vampire bats are filmed preying on Humboldt penguin chicks.