POLITICS

Rhinoceros poaching reached a record high level in South Africa last year.

Greek far-right thugs in Kavala smash up diplomatic car and jeer at Turkey's founder Ataturk.

Al-Qaida-linked militants throw out Malian troops from Konna, a key town.

The newly elected Japanese government has approved a fresh stimulus package worth 10.3 trillion yen, or $116bnm in a bid to boost the country's ailing economy in the face of continuing weak external demand.

Japan's 10.3trn yen stimulus package intends to boost business investments and infrastructure development.

Bakersfield shooting comes on day US vice-president Joe Biden says plans on curbing gun violence almost ready.

Kurdish women activists 'executed' in Paris after peace talks between Ankara and the PKK.

Senior counter-terrorism detective faces jail for trying to sell information on phone hacking inquiry to Murdoch paper.

Criminal boss Nissim Alperon was seen fleeing scene of attack in centre of city.

Relatives of victims of 2002 Karachi bombing sued former French president for a 2011 statement on the case.

Turf war most likely cause of Jabotinsky Street blast, which leaves 10 injured, say Israel police.

The journalist and presenter is responding to treatment after having a stroke.

Three Kurdish women activists have been shot dead in Paris in what appears to be a politically motivated execution.

Opposition says congress decision to postpone Chavez presidential inauguration violates constitution.

Johnson's money-saving scheme sees police quit doomed stations but Labour warns of fewer officers on the beat.

Two SeaStreak passengers in critical condition as investigations launched into Lower Manhattan ferry smash.

Jailed leader of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) gives up on autonomy during talks with Ankara.

Pro-democracy activists accused by Hanoi of belonging to outlawed Viet Tan group in fresh crackdown on dissidents.

Dai Zigeng, editor of Southern Weekly's sister publication The Beijing News, resigned in protest against Chinese party censorship.

Suppressed list of failed coalition promises leads to David Cameron and Ed Miliband clash at PMQs.

Bunga-bunga accused says judges hounding him after huge payout in Veronica Lario divorce.

Mayan soothsayers may have got it wrong but constitutional forecasters may have a better time, says Henry Hill.

The president is battling an infection following surgery.

Hugo Chavez to take oath in Supreme Court at a later date.

Decapitated Indian soldier and colleague found dead near town of Mendhar after firefight.

India has accused Pakistani troops of killing two soldiers and beheading one of them as they crossed the border in the disputed region of Kashmir.

Toymaker promised transport minister Patrick McLoughlin wooden trains and a free service run on enjoyment.

Right-wing Bayit Yehudi says ultra-orthodox Torah scholars should be allowed to miss national service.

Nurses conduct vaginal search on Danlambao blogger after arrest for hiding 'illegal exhibits' on body.