Yemeni Prime Minister Mohammed Salem Basindwa is unharmed after his motorcade is attacked by gunmen, officials say.

Second seed Victoria Azarenka fights back from a set down to beat Alize Cornet and reach the US Open fourth round.

A microbe in the gut of a stick insect could help scientists to unravel the puzzle of antibiotic resistance.

Egyptian officials say they have foiled an attack on a container ship which was aimed at disrupting shipping in the strategic Suez Canal.

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has left hospital and has gone to his Johannesburg home, where he continues to receive care, presidency says.

George Osborne says Britain can deliver big projects to budget, amid concerns about the costs of the multi-billion pound high speed rail link.

Britain's Andy Murray is ready for US Open third-round opponent Florian Mayer now his title defence is "up and running".

Arsenal continue their fine home record against Tottenham by handing their north London rivals a first defeat of the season.