A Norwegian woman and her British lover go on trial in Oslo, accused of killing her 22-month-old child under instructions from the UK via Skype.

Dallas Seavey wins the Iditarod, the 1,000 mile (1,600km) annual sled dog race across the US state of Alaska, for the second time.

Canadians get tax breaks for helping build a land bridge so endangered moose can reproduce more easily.

Schools and offices close, and traffic lights are knocked out, as a major power cut hits the Australian city of Darwin.

Malaysia's air force chief denies reports that a missing Malaysia Airlines plane was tracked to the Strait of Malacca, amid an ongoing search.

About 4.2 million Americans have signed up for private health insurance through marketplaces set up by President Obama's health law, officials say.

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific airways posts a 204% increase in profits in 2013 to $335m, as demand for flights to southern China increases.

David Cameron is making his first visit to Israel on Wednesday since becoming UK prime minister.