US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Palestinians "not to react adversely" to Israel's approval of new settlement homes days before peace talks resume.

Crystal Palace complete the signing of Morocco international striker Marouane Chamakh from Arsenal on a one-year deal.

Eleven people are arrested on suspicion of the manslaughter of an 86-year-old woman at a care home.

Twenty people are injured when a promotional stunt in Seoul for LG's new G2 smartphone goes wrong.

Egyptian police fire tear gas at supporters of ex-leader Morsi who were protesting over the swearing-in of several generals as local governors.

The US government files an anti-trust case against the merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which would create the world's largest airline.

Ibrahim Boubacar Keita wins Mali's presidential election after rival Soumaila Cisse admits defeat in the second round.

Lady Gaga rush-releases her new single, Applause, after several low-quality clips of the song were leaked over the weekend.