A US official whose office was at the centre of a row over scrutiny given to political groups seeking tax exemptions has retired, the agency confirms.

A former FBI agent pleads guilty to leaking information about an al-Qaeda bomb plot to a reporter, and to unrelated child pornography charges.

A Argentine court in Buenos Aires province orders the immediate detention of Father Julio Cesar Grassi, convicted four years ago of abusing a teenage boy.

US President Obama conquered a long-term smoking habit because he was afraid of his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama, he jokes with a UN official.

Kenyan security forces say they are in control of all floors of the Nairobi shopping centre stormed by suspected al-Shabab militants.

Improved cookstoves could improve the health of millions and reduce the impact of black carbon on glaciers.

Cambodia's parliament approves a new five-year term for long-serving PM Hun Sen, despite a boycott by the opposition over disputed elections.

A regional leader in India charged with corruption is likely to be released from prison after 16 months.