Christians in Pakistan call for better protection after Muslims torch dozens of homes in Lahore in response to an allegation of blasphemy.

The Falkland Islands go to the polls in a referendum on whether to remain a British overseas territory, amid claims on the islands by Argentina.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby warns benefit changes could drive children into poverty as he backs bishops who signed a letter opposing the policy.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 94, spends the night in hospital after being admitted for what officials say is a scheduled check-up.

Two houses tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean off Massachusetts, and other homes were badly damaged, as a winter storm hit the coast.

An inquiry is launched in China after more than 900 dead pigs are found floating in a river near the eastern city of Shanghai.

China dissolves its powerful railways ministry in a raft of measures aimed at boosting government efficiency and tackling corruption.

A group of 21 Filipino UN peacekeepers captured by rebels in Syria have arrived in Jordan after being released.

Diplomats are investigating claims that seven foreign hostages seized last month in Nigeria have been killed.

Lionel Messi scores in his 17th straight La Liga game and, according to Barcelona, breaks a world record dating back to the 1930s.