Sweden's Princess Lilian, renowned for her decades-long romance with husband Prince Bertil, has died in Stockholm at the age of 97.

The presidents of Pakistan and Iran are set to inaugurate a gas pipeline linking the two neighbours, as construction starts on the Pakistani side.

Delegates at a major conservation meeting are said to be facing "undue pressure" as they prepare to vote on proposals to save sharks.

The trial of a lawyer who died three years ago is due to begin in Russia, despite criticism from the US and human rights groups.

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles confirms he will stand in April's presidential elections, called after the death of Hugo Chavez.

The US economy added 236,000 jobs in February, while the jobless rate eased to 7.7%, lifting hopes for a sustainable recovery.

South African officials warn a major conservation meeting that the poaching of rhinos is likely to reach record levels this year.

One of six people accused in the abduction, rape and murder of a student in the Indian capital, Delhi, has been found dead in prison.