Kuwaiti: First time vote for women
In Kuwait polling are taking place in which women are allowed to vote for the first time.
Nepal: Truce rejected by government
The Nepalese government has rejected a move by Maoist rebels to suspend armed action in the capital, Kathmandu, for an indefinite period.
UN: Landmine awareness day
The UN is marking the first mine awareness day, aimed at highlighting progress made in eradicating landmines and the scale of the remaining threat.
US: Mexico reassured on migrants
US President George W Bush has said he supports immigration to the US from Mexico and Central America, as long as it is orderly.
US: Massive immigration rally in NY
Thousands of demonstrators have marched through New York to protest against tougher immigration laws.
US: Bush to back controlled migration
President George W Bush has reiterated his support for a "guest worker" programme which could allow millions of illegal immigrants to remain in the US.
Libya: US may help destroy weapons
The United States is assessing whether to help Libya destroy its stockpile of chemical weapons. The operation could cost over $100 million (£57.5m).
England: Reports of racist crime up 56%
Racist crime has risen more than 50% in in the English area Dorset in the past year, according to Home Office.
England: Racist crimes up 12%
The number of racially motivated crimes recorded by police in England and Wales went up by 12% to 59,257 in 2004/2005, according to Home Office figures.
Middle East: Palestinian cabinet sworn in
Leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has of now taken formal control of the government after being sworn in by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.