Zimbabwe attacks 'kill dialogue'
Renewed violence has ended hopes of a deal to end Zimbabwe's political crisis, the main opposition party says.
Obama win hailed by US Afghan aid workers
Aunohita Mojumdar in Kabul explains why the American aid community is so pleased with Barack Obama's election triumph.
EU enlargement: The next seven
Clickable guide to the countries waiting in the wings to join the European Union club.
Lesotho Aids diary: Patient
The story of Lesotho patient Mamatsoele Leseo, one of several members of a community sharing their experiences of coping with the country's HIV/Aids crisis.
Country profile: Suriname
Key facts, figures and dates
Lesotho Aids diary: Nurse
The story of Lesotho nurse Thakane Motete, one of several members of a community sharing their experiences of coping with the country's HIV/Aids crisis.
Karzai opens Kabul air terminal
Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai inaugurates a new terminal at Kabul airport as part of efforts to rebuild the country after decades of conflict.
Lesotho Aids diary: Lay counsellor
The story of Lesotho lay counsellor Joseph Ramokoatsi, one of several members of a community sharing their experiences of coping with the country's HIV/Aids crisis.
Lesotho Aids diary: Orphan
The story of an anonymous Lesotho orphan, one of several members of a community sharing their experiences of coping with the country's HIV/Aids crisis.
Lesotho Aids diary: Teacher
The story of Lesotho teacher Mapaseka Mphaololi, one of several members of a community sharing their experiences of coping with the country's HIV/Aids crisis.
Lesotho Aids diary: Chief
The story of Lesotho chief Relebone Sonopo, one of several members of a community sharing their experiences of coping with the country's HIV/Aids crisis.
Q & A: IMF bail-outs
With Hungary becomes the latest country to be bailed-out by the IMF, which countries will be next.
Silver medal success for Gerrard
Isle of Man runner Keith Gerrard wins a silver medal at the National Cross Country Relay championships in Mansfield.
Voters' Views: Philip Craig Leiter
Republican and Democratic voters from across the US reflect on the results and look to the future.
Country profile: Bhutan
Key facts, figures and dates.
Country profile: Egypt
Key facts, figures and dates
RSPCA fears over cat poisonings
Nine cats that were put down in the Black Country may have been poisoned by drinking antifreeze, the RSPCA says.
How ready is Iraq for Obama plan?
US President-elect Barack Obama wants to withdraw troops from Iraq sooner than previously planned, but how ready for that is the battle-torn country.
Timeline: Bhutan
A chronology of key events.
Randerson on Paddy, wine and Bond
We ask Welsh Lib Dem leadership candidate Jenny Randerson pertinent - and perhaps impertinent - questions to find what makes her tick.