The International Monetary Fund says Ukraine's economy is likely to shrink by a worse-than-expected 9% in 2015, as the continuing conflict takes its toll.

The Solar Impulse, which is attempting the world's first Pacific Ocean crossing in a solar-powered plane, is told to hold as weather worsens.

Police in Japan are trying to identify a woman whose body was found inside a suitcase abandoned at Tokyo's main train station for more than a month.

Malaysia Airlines is "technically bankrupt", its chief executive says, as he announces a restructuring programme and plans to cut about 6,000 jobs.

Solar Impulse, the zero-fuel aeroplane, lands in Japan after being forced to abort a Pacific crossing due to deteriorating weather ahead of it.

Senator Lindsey Graham underlined his foreign policy experience and taunted Hillary Clinton as he launched his White House run.

Former CIA Director David Petraeus tells the BBC that Islamic State militants can only be defeated through a dual military and political approach.

Smoking is now banned in restaurants, offices and on public transport in China's capital, Beijing, after existing rules are toughened up.