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US Democratic presidential rivals look to the next round after Super Tuesday polls leave them neck and neck. | US and Iraqi forces release video purporting to show young children taking part in deadly training exercises. |
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The US Senate fails to agree on a different version of the White House-backed economic stimulus plan. | A BBC World Service survey of 34,000 people finds sharp divergences in attitudes to globalisation. |
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The UN Security Council's first official response to Kenya's crisis calls for "dialogue and compromise". | Khmer Rouge leader Nuon Chea appears in court to appeal against his detention by a genocide tribunal. |
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Rescue crews search for victims of tornadoes that tore across four US states killing at least 55 people. | The parents of US singer Britney Spears say her life is at risk because of her early release from a hospital in LA. |
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Shaun-Wright Phillips scores the winner as England beat Switzerland in Fabio Capello's first game as boss. | At least 100 people died in the weekend fighting between government forces and rebels in Chad, aid agencies say. |
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A Spanish judge charges 40 Rwandan soldiers with mass killings of civilians after the genocide in 1994. | Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of six different prescription drugs, authorities say. |
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The US resumes military aid to Thailand, hours after the post-coup elected government is sworn in. | Millions of Chinese migrant workers remain separated from families as the Lunar New Year starts. |
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The UN's World Food Programme warns that Tajikistan is experiencing emergency food shortages. | Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano dissolves parliament, paving the way for early elections on 13-14 April. |
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Turkey's parliament sets up a final vote on whether to ease the headscarf ban on women in universities. | Russia says an Iranian missile test this week raised suspicions over its true nuclear ambitions. |
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Israel says it will erect a fence along the Egypt border to stop possible infiltration by Palestinian militants. | The Bangladesh high court rules that the corruption trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is unlawful. |
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Human rights group Amnesty International warns of a dramatic rise in threats to journalists in Sri Lanka. | Civilian staff can perform many duties better than police officers, a review by Sir Ronnie Flanagan claims. |
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US department store chain Macy's is to cut 2,300 jobs, as it announces a 7.1% fall in sales in January. | Becoming overweight as a child is more likely to be the result of your genes than your lifestyle, claims a study. |
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Poor weather forecast for the Florida area may prevent Europe's space lab, Columbus, from launching on Thursday. | Holographs could become much more widely used as US scientist discover a quick way to make the 3D images. |
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West End hit Hairspray receives a record 11 nominations in the Laurence Olivier Awards. | Are there topics you want to get the world to talk about? What do you want to comment on or find out what others think about? Set the agenda for global conversations and have your say. |
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