Sri Lankan parliament dissolved Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa dissolves parliament, paving the way for national elections, his spokesman says.
Toyota in global recall of Prius Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars worldwide because of braking problems, in a new blow to the world\'s largest car maker.
Charges over Philippines killings Authorities in the Philippines charge 196 people with murder over a pre-election massacre which left 57 dead.
S Africa orphanage fire kills 15 Fire destroys an orphanage in South African town of Newcastle killing 15 people including 12 children, officials say.
Iran \'ups nuclear fuel enriching\' Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
Move to contest Ukrainian result Supporters of defeated Ukrainian election candidate Yulia Tymoshenko say they want to challenge the results in court.
India defers first GM food crop India defers the cultivation of what would have been its first genetically modified vegetable crop because of safety concerns.
First Lady tackles child obesity First Lady Michelle Obama launches a nationwide campaign to tackle child obesity, which she says threatens America\'s future.
Major Colombian anti-drugs raid More than 20 people are arrested in Colombia in what the authorities say is the biggest anti-drug operation in a decade.
South Africa complete India rout Dale Steyn secures match figures of 10-108 as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs in the first Test in Nagpur.
Ronaldinho could miss World Cup Ronaldinho could miss out on the World Cup after failing to be selected for Brazil\'s final warm-up friendly.
Open plan Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation