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Two Brazil cities revoke transit fare hike
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo agree to suspend increase in public transport fares, but protesters say they "want more".
FBI says drones used to monitor people in US
Domestic surveillance rarely happens and the necessary guidelines are being explored, agency's head tells senators.
Confusion over planned US-Taliban talks
First direct negotiations may be on hold after Karzai announces boycott amid row over name of group's office in Doha.
Flood death toll rises in Indian hilly states
At least 130 people killed and thousands displaced after torrential rains devastate two states in northern India.
Gun battle at UN compound in Mogadishu ends
Somali and African Union forces regain control of compound in Somali capital after attack kills at least 15 people.
US denies talks planned with Taliban
State Department denies scheduled meeting hours after Afghan president threatened to boycott peace talks with Taliban.
Obama pledges reduction in nuclear stockpiles
US president renews call to reduce number of nuclear weapons held by Russia and US by one-third.
UAE charges 30 over 'Muslim Brotherhood ties'
Gulf state charges group of Egyptians and Emiratis for setting up illegal branch of Egyptian Islamist group.
Italian fashion duo convicted of tax evasion
Designers Dolce and Gabbana handed down suspended jail sentence of 18 months for hiding income from authorities.
Karzai threatens to boycott Taliban talks
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his officials will not take part in negotiations in Doha.
Egypt minister quits over new Luxor governor
Tourism minister resigns amid protests against President Mohamed Morsi's appointment of governor linked to massacre.
Obama to renew call for nuclear reductions
White House says US president is set to call for one-third reduction in US and Russian arsenals during speech in Berlin.
Zimbabwe 'cattle bank' promises easy credit
Bank allows rural poor to deposit cattle as collateral for cash as industry taps into husbandry sector worth $1bn.
Blast hits military site in Syrian port city
State media says a "technical error" caused explosion near Latakia, leading to injury of six people.
Global refugee numbers at 19-year high
UN's refugee agency says 45.2 million people remain displaced from their homes due to worldwide conflicts.
Attack on Al Jazeera cameramen condemned
Turkish Journalists' Association calls on officials to investigate Monday's assault on two cameramen in Istanbul.
Suicide bomber strikes Yemen town
Defence ministry says several people killed after suicide attacker targets market in Saada in north of country.
China executes ex-official for raping minors
Former official of the Communist Party's Yongcheng branch executed after being convicted of raping 11 underage girls.
Taliban 'kill US troops' after peace moves
Group claims responsibility for attack in Afghanistan, hours after Washington said it would start direct talks.
US to hold direct peace talks with Taliban
White House announcement coincides with opening of political office by Afghan anti-government group in Qatari capital.