Colombia's government and Farc rebels say they have agreed on land reform, after months of talks on how to end five decades of conflict.

Israel's military says it is investigating reports that a rocket has been fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel, although no launch was detected.

Ecuador's President, Rafael Correa, is sworn into office for an unprecedented third term in the capital, Quito.

EU foreign ministers are to discuss British and French calls for them to ease sanctions against Syria so weapons can be supplied to the rebels.

Australia unveils plans to ban television and radio stations from broadcasting betting odds during live sports matches in a bid to curb problem gambling.

Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar says he is retiring from the Indian Premier League moments after his team Mumbai Indians lifts their first IPL title.

A nurse who started a fire at a nursing home for the elderly in the Australian city of Sydney admits 11 counts of murder.

Angelina Jolie's aunt dies of breast cancer, nearly two weeks after the Hollywood star said she had had a double mastectomy to avoid such a fate.