Sunderland sack boss Paolo Di Canio after a poor start to the season that has left them bottom of the Premier League.

The Israeli army says one of its soldiers has been shot dead while on patrol in the West Bank city of Hebron.

Burials take place amid anger and fear in Pakistan, after a double suicide bombing at a church in Peshawar killed at least 80 people.

A paramilitary soldier dies in Indian-administered Kashmir when suspected militants fire at two soldiers in a busy marketplace in Srinagar, police say.

China's state media praise disgraced politician Bo Xilai's sentencing as a victory against corruption, while Hong Kong papers see the trial as part of a factional struggle in the ruling party.

Cambodia's opposition boycotts the opening of parliament, following political deadlock after disputed elections in July.

President Barack Obama renews calls for changes to US gun laws at a memorial service for victims of last week's Washington Navy Yard shootings.

Chancellor Angela Merkel is triumphant but must now form a new ruling coalition, with the Social Democrats (SPD) seen as likely partners.