Russia's Vladimir Putin telephones President Obama to discuss the Ukraine crisis and US diplomatic proposals.

Dozens of people in Bolivia clash with police in a protest against the construction of a military anti-drugs base in a coca-growing area.

The UN Security Council condemns North Korea's recent launch of two ballistic missiles saying it is considering an "appropriate response".

Six million people have signed up for health insurance through President Barack Obama's signature healthcare overhaul programme, he tells supporters.

The search area for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is moved further north-east following a "new credible lead", Australian officials say.

Suspected militants in Indian army uniforms kill one person and injure three others in Indian-administered Kashmir, police say.

Scientists have created the first synthetic chromosome for yeast in a landmark achievement for biological engineering.

The defence in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is due to begin setting out its case, with the athlete himself expected to take the stand.