A retired British man is facing trial in Uganda after images of him having sex with another man were published in a newspaper.

Sri Lanka warns UK Prime Minister David Cameron not to raise its human rights record as he is set to attend the country's Commonwealth summit.

In remarks ahead of a confirmation hearing in front of Congress, Janet Yellen says the Federal Reserve has more to do to aid the US recovery.

Family members of infamous US mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger label him a "domestic terrorist" and "Satan" at a packed sentencing hearing.

A high-level Russian delegation is due to hold talks in the Egyptian capital Cairo that will reportedly include possible arms deals.

Former German President Christian Wulff is to go on trial accused of accepting financial favours in office - a charge he denies.

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar plays the final match of his career against West Indies in Mumbai.

A French court is to rule on whether a German company should pay compensation to thousands of women fitted with defective breast implants.