Most people held at a shopping centre in Nairobi by suspected al-Shabab militants have been freed, officials tell the BBC, but the operation continues.

A 15-year slow down in temperature increases is said to be at the heart of a key report on climate change.

Voters in Swaziland are choosing a new parliament, even though political parties cannot take part and the king retains absolute power.

Breaking Bad actress Anna Gunn wins the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series, as the awards take place in Los Angeles.

Heavy gunfire and explosions are heard at the shopping centre in Nairobi where militants are believed to be holding a number of hostages.

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.