Italy's new Prime Minister Matteo Renzi proposes a sweeping package of tax cuts, in a bid to revive the country's economy.

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

A newly recruited hangman in Sri Lanka resigns in shock after being shown the gallows for the first time.

South Africa accuses three expelled Rwandan diplomats of links to the murder and attempted murder of dissidents living in South Africa.

The Hollywood actress plans more surgery to reduce her chances of getting cancer.

Supporters of the Venezuelan president and opposition demonstrators fill the streets of Caracas in rival marches marking a month since mass protests began.

US regulators launch an investigation into nutrition and weight-loss firm Herbalife, following allegations it has been operating a 'pyramid scheme'.

Fifa head Sepp Blatter rules out speeches at the opening of the World Cup after President Rousseff' was booed at last year's Confederations Cup.