MIDDLE EAST
U.S. troops could stay in Mosul past June deadline.
US sceptical on Iran's new nuclear claim. At the same time, Iran vows to make new rockets.
Iran says US journalist tried behind closed doors.
Iran plans to send bigger satellite into space.
Yemen tribesmen free Dutch couple.
Egypt boosts security on border with Israel.
ASIA
North Korea to expel inspectors, restart nuclear weapons facilities. The US says that North Korea must cease 'provocative threats'.
Thai police charge 14 leaders in violent protests. All other leaders have surrendered.
Fiji's military tightens control.
Report: U.N. spent U.S. funds on shoddy Afghan projects.
"Untouchable" seeks power in Indian election.
AFRICA
Ex-Interpol head South African trial postponed.
Mauritania opposition rejects elections as farce.
Ethiopia to boost arms production: PM.
22 killed in CentrAfrica poaching clashes.
EUROPE
Arrests in Turkey coup plot probe.
Georgia resists Moscow-inspired unrest: Saakashvili.
'Honour' culture common in Stockholm.
Moldovan opposition to boycott poll recount.
Italy shaken by aftershocks; Government seeks funds.
AMERICAS
Mexican Congress begins 3-day debate on legalizing marijuana for personal use.
Bolivia president ends hunger strike over election.
Mexican detained with anti-aircraft machine gun.
Obama opens door to Cuba, but only a crack. More news here.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Afghanistan: Taliban leader says Osama bin Laden still 'alive'.
Department of Homeland Security warns of threat from right-wing extremists. More news here.
The Bush six to be indicted.
3 in the Ukraine held over radioactive material.
ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL CRISIS
Poland becomes second country to tap IMF credit line.
Geithner to host G7, G20 meetings April 24.
U.S. Bankruptcies surge despite law meant to curb them.
The IMF's expanded loan eligibility.
China slashes new purchases of US debt.