In its latest statement, Foxconn (the Apple-contracted Chinese company under review for labour practices) has promised to hike wages by 16 to 25 per cent.
Two Italian naval guards face trial in India for shooting dead local fishermen but Rome demands trial should be held in Italy.
Gang clashes in Monterrey prison leave 44 inmates dead - but jail authorities cannot say who they are.
Iran pledges backing for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram and calls on neighbours to join the struggle.
Spanish hackers slip through security at Spain's Hollywood-style awards to protest against anti-piracy law.
Poll shows six times more people trust health professionals rather than PM and Andrew Lansley over health service reforms.
"Oil sales to British and French companies have ceased," the Oil Ministry says. The decision is not expected to have a big impact on either Britain or France, however.
Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered that global warming will affect food production.
Westminster Abbey Receives Charter
The FBI on Friday arrested a man who they allege was going to "blow himself up" in a suicide bombing attack at the U.S. Capitol, home to the U.S. Congress.
The investigations into the blasts that rattled Bangkok on Feb. 14 have taken an interesting, if slightly sordid twist.
Libyans celebrate one-year anniversary of uprising that led to death of Muammar Gaddafi.
Egyptian Bedoiun smugglers target growing number of African migrants crossing harsh desert terrain in bid to reach Israel.
Greek culture minister Pavlos Geroulanos resigns over theft of dozens over ancient artefacts.
Thousands of Palestinians march in Gaza and the West Bank demanding release of Islamic leader Khader Adnan.
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Barack Obama's chances of winning second term boosted by jobless claimant figures hitting four-year low.
Home secretary tries to ensure no evidence obtained under torture will be used in a trial, so Qatada can be deported from the UK.
Penny Hughes, chairwoman of state-owned RBS's remuneration committee, hit out at public fury over bonuses.
Bank Hapoalim security measures foil viral attack on £50bn asset pot that tried to access accounts.
Four Iranian scientists, killed in mysterious circumstances, honoured by president in run-up to elections.
Rupert Murdoch has announced that the Sun on Sunday will be launched "very soon" in an email sent to staff at News International; the News Corp chairman visited staff at the Sun on Friday
Wulff admits he has lost trust of German public over favourable home loan allegations.
Animals rights groups and celebrities join forces to oppose plans for IPO by company that uses bear bile in tonics.
Murder charges laid against suspects aboard Enrica Lexie cargo vessel who shot dead Indian fishermen they thought were pirates.
Deal between two countries will see new generation of nuclear power plants built in UK.
Syrian conflict lines pockets of arms smugglers in Iraq at a price.
Red Razan held a second time as Syrian security forces swoop on human rights activists.
Alex Salmond demands prime minister spells out exactly what extra powers on offer if Scots reject independence.
Gunmen believed to be part of Islamist terror sect Boko Haram storm prison in Koton-Karifi, kill guard and free 118 inmates.
Syrian anti-government activists use Google crowd-sourcing programme to rename streets after revolutionary martyrs.
