Brazilian sports minister Orlando Silva resigns after being accused of corruption - the fifth minister to leave amid ethics allegations this year.

Former Argentine naval officer Alfredo Astiz - known as the "Blonde Angel of Death" - is jailed for life for torture and murder during military rule.

The Turkish Red Crescent says 17 lorries carrying aid for survivors of Sunday's deadly earthquake have been looted.

South Korea's economic growth slows to 0.7%, due to less corporate investment in sectors such as semiconductors.

Eurozone leaders agree a "three-pronged" deal, including a 50% cut in Greek debts, which they say is key to easing region's economic crisis.

The Dominican Republic must urgently reform its police force to tackle "alarming" levels of killing and torture, Amnesty International says.

Rina weakens to a category one storm as it approaches Mexico's Caribbean coast, where resorts are bracing for its arrival.

A five-day holiday begins in the Thai capital Bangkok to allow thousands of people to flee as flood waters approach.