At least 18 people die in clashes between suspected Boko Haram fighters and vigilantes in Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, reports say.

A former British army colonel is shot and killed during a robbery at his son's home in Nairobi, Kenya.

A 107-year-old man is killed in a shootout with police, after he threatens two people with a gun in the US state of Arkansas, authorities say.

China's exports rose more than expected in August, adding to hopes that the world's second-largest economy may be recovering from its recent slump.

Japan revises up its growth data for the April to June quarter, adding to optimism over the economic recovery.

A South African gold miners' strike involving 80,000 workers has ended after employees at Harmony Gold accepted a final wage offer.

Australia's PM-elect Tony Abbott arrives in Canberra to begin the transition to his coalition government, after Saturday's decisive election win.

Clashes between Philippine troops and around 100 suspected Muslim rebels kill one soldier and wound six, officials say.