Former Philippine president enters plea on the first day of a landmark trial.

Julia Gillard calls on ex-leader Kevin Rudd, her likely challenger, to accept its outcome as final.

New study rebuts "men-are-doomed" scenario which got traction when scientists found that male chromosome had shrivelled.

British Marie Colvin and French Remi Ochlik killed in deadly assault on city as activists warn of humanitarian crisis.

Troops seize control of Baidoa, a strategic town, as UN adopts resolution to bolster African Union peacekeeping force.

At least 49 passengers killed and 500 more injured after commuter train rams into barrier in a Buenos Aires station.

Setback comes as country's parliament debates emergency legislation to implement a eurozone rescue package.

Nigerian statesman hopes to defuse anger over president's decision to run for third term in weekend's election.