Russia's foreign ministry expresses concern after the Texas authorities rule the death of adopted three-year-old Max Shatto was an accident.

Authorities in the US state of Texas rule the death of an adopted three-year-old Russian boy was accidental, but a Russian official questions the findings.

A star honouring actor Richard Burton has been unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to one for Elizabeth Taylor, who he married twice.

A Florida man has disappeared into a 20ft-deep (6m) sinkhole that swallowed up a bedroom in his house.

A Florida man who disappeared into a sinkhole that swallowed up his bedroom is presumed dead after rescuers fail to make contact with him.

US President Barack Obama signs into effect a wave of steep spending cuts after political leaders fail to reach a deal to avert them.

Richard Gere talks about playing the bad guy

A star honouring actor Richard Burton has been unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on St David's Day, next to that of Elizabeth Taylor, who he married twice.

A Florida man has disappeared into a 20ft-deep (6m) sinkhole that swallowed up a bedroom in his house.

The patients getting fit for cancer surgery

Canada's new reason to worry about the US - trade with Europe

Last-ditch talks between US political leaders end without a budget deal, bringing on cuts which President Obama calls "inexcusable".

A US government report on controversial plans to build an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas says it raises no major environmental concerns.

The legendary investor Warren Buffett has told shareholders in his annual letter that last year was below standards for the investment guru's funds.

A former senior adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is under fire for expressing doubts about jailing viewers of child pornography.

Hedge fund manager David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital has withdrawn his legal attempt to get Apple to release some of its huge cash pile to shareholders.

Shares in daily deals firm Groupon rise 13% following the ousting of its founder and chief executive Andrew Mason, recovering some of the losses sustained due to falling sales.

Richard Burton's star is being unveiled later on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to Elizabeth Taylor's, the movie legend he married twice.

Bertelsmann, Europe's largest media company, is taking full ownership of its music rights company BMG to boost its income.

US Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu on the conflict in neighbouring Syria, amid differences on how best to support the opposition.