Honduran election officials say conservative ruling party candidate Juan Hernandez has an unbeatable lead in the country's presidential race.

The Afghan president refuses to back down on his decision not to sign a key security deal in a meeting with the US national security adviser.

Argentina reaches an agreement in principle to compensate Spain's Repsol and others for the nationalisation of energy firm YPF.

Nine people are killed in clashes between the Libyan army and an Islamist militia in the eastern city of Benghazi, officials say.

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra invokes special powers across Bangkok after anti-government protesters force their way into two key ministries.

World champion water-skier Sarah Teelow dies following a fall during a high-speed race on Australia's Hawkesbury River.

Venezuela's opposition leader, Henrique Capriles, tells supporters on a national day of protest not to feel intimidated and to vote in upcoming elections.

Protesters in Thailand surrounded several more government ministries, as street demonstrations continue in Bangkok.