The FBI is investigating a pilot's report of a small unmanned drone aeroplane in the skies near a major New York City airport.

A Soviet soldier who went missing in Afghanistan nearly 33 years ago is found living with Afghans in the western province of Herat.

A Soviet soldier who went missing in Afghanistan nearly 33 years ago is found living with Afghans in the western province of Herat.

Four Army bases are to close as part of a shake-up to accommodate thousands of troops returning from Germany.

Four Army bases are to close as part of a shake-up to accommodate thousands of troops returning from Germany.

Los Angeles voters dribble into polling stations in a city election promising the city's most sweeping leadership change in more than a decade.

Los Angeles voters dribble into polling stations in a city election promising the city's most sweeping leadership change in more than a decade.

Three people are held over the acid attack on the Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director, including a senior dancer suspected of masterminding the plot.

Three people are held over the acid attack on the Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director, including a senior dancer suspected of masterminding the plot.

Albert Osei has built up a business empire selling porridge in a pot in Ghana's capital, Accra. He spoke to BBC Africa about his experiences and challenges.

A man is convicted of beating his heavily pregnant ex-fiancee and their unborn baby to death.

Scientists in the US publish the most detailed brain scans the world has ever seen as part of a project to understand how the organ works

The US has tabled a UN resolution - agreed with China - for sanctions that would target North Korea's diplomats and cash transfers.

Italian police say they have seized 450m euros ($590m; £390m) of assets and arrested 20 people in a series of anti-mafia raids.

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay condemns a recent spate of "horrific attacks" on people with albinism in Tanzania, including the murder of a young boy.

Russia prepares new charges against fund manager Bill Browder, whose lawyer died in a Russian jail in a high-profile case.

Russia prepares new charges against fund manager Bill Browder, whose lawyer died in a Russian jail in a high-profile case.

Ikea withdraws a type of almond cake from its restaurants after two samples were found to be contaminated by coliform bacteria, though none went on sale.

Ikea withdraws a type of almond cake from its restaurants after two samples were found to be contaminated by coliform bacteria, though none went on sale.

Canadian-born pop star Justin Bieber apologises to fans for taking the stage late at his sold-out show in London on Monday night.