Two young Italian aid workers who were taken hostage in Syria more than five months ago have been freed, Italy confirms.

The wife of liberal Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes, urges Western powers to demand his release.

At least 12 people are injured in Armenia police clash with protesters demanding the handover of a Russian soldier accused of killing a local family.

The Rio de Janeiro Olympic Committee announces details of its ticket programme for the 2016 Games, with 70% of seats earmarked for residents of Brazil.

Two Australian men convicted in Indonesia over the "Bali Nine" drugs case will be executed at the same time, an Indonesian official says.

Pope Francis calls on leaders to fight corruption and end "scandalous" social inequalities, on the first full day of his Philippine visit.

BP faces a fine of up to $13.7bn (£9bn) after a US judge ruled that the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill was smaller than initially feared.

China confirms it is investigating a powerful intelligence chief, Ma Jian, for corruption, as President Xi Jinping's crackdown continues.