Swiss court grants Polanski bail
A Swiss court grants bail to film-maker Roman Polanski, held for the past two months over a 1977 US child sex case.

Website publishes '9/11 messages'
The Wikileaks site publishes what it says are 570,000 intercepted pager messages sent during the 9/11 attacks in the US.

Michelle Obama image in race row
Google apologises over a racially offensive image of Michelle Obama that appeared when users searched for the US first lady.

US sets date for Afghan decision
President Obama will make his long-awaited announcement on US strategy in Afghanistan next Tuesday, the White House says.

US consumer spending sees rebound
US consumer spending rose by more than expected in October, raising hopes that the economic recovery is continuing.

Bermuda shorts gift for Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh receives a pair of Bermuda shorts from the island that gave them their name.

Zelaya attacks US Honduras stance
Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says US support for Sunday's presidential election could divide the region.

Two journalists freed in Somalia
Two foreign journalists kidnapped in Somalia by militants in August 2008 have been freed by their captors.

A cup of Brazilian mint tea can kill pain, study suggests
A cup of Brazilian mint tea has pain relieving qualities to match those of commercially available analgesics, a study suggests.

Obama's diplomatic dance with America's banker
It should come as no surprise that President Obama is dancing deftly around some thorny issues on his trip to China, says Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America.

Sniper denied victims' families a story
Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, argues that the Washington sniper's refusal to explain his actions cuts across the need for a healing narrative.

Pujols and Mauer take MVP prizes
St Louis star Albert Pujols and Joe Mauer of Minnesota are Major League Baseball's 2009 Most Valuable Players.

Iran leader pushes Venezuela ties
A range of accords are set to be signed as Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.

World Bank approves Mexico loan
The World Bank approves a $1.5bn loan to support Mexico's economic stimulus packages.

Obama praises India in PM talks
US President Barack Obama hails India as "indispensable" as he holds talks with PM Manmohan Singh at the White House.

New share structure at Facebook
Social networking site Facebook creates a dual-class share structure to give its owners full control over the company.

Washington Post to shut bureaux
The Washington Post daily newspaper says it is to shut its bureaux in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York.

US census worker death 'suicide'
A US census worker found naked, hanged and bound with tape killed himself, but made it look like murder, authorities say.

Toyota moves to cure pedal fault
Toyota says it will change accelerator pedals on 3.8 million already recalled vehicles in the US.

US economic growth revised down
The US economy grew at an annual pace of 2.8% between July and September, less than the 3.5% previously forecast.

US consumer confidence edges up
US consumer confidence edged higher in November after a big drop in October, figures show.

Hello Hollywood
South Asian stars find success on US silver screen

Sting's plea
Rock star urges Brazil to listen to tribal fears

Latin American energy worries
What's causing big power cuts in Latin America?

Mexico's 'giant underwater museum'
Mexico's mega sculpture park aims to protect reef

Hurricane Palin rolls into town
Sarah Palin's fanbase builds despite defeat

Rural targets
Mexico Mennonites feel impact of drug violence

Falklands scars
Abuse charges divide Argentine veterans

Coca campaign
The role of Bolivia's coca industry in forthcoming poll