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.

Colombia's President, Juan Manuel Santos, announces a re-election bid but his vice-president says he will not stand for the 2014 poll.

Vote counting is taking place in Honduras, with both main presidential candidates, Juan Orlando Hernandez and Xiomara Castro, claiming victory.

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.