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BBC News - World
The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.
Mexican clash 'kills 27 gunmen' Twenty-seven suspected drug gang members are killed in a clash with troops near the US border, Mexico's army says, hours after the country's president vows to continue the fight against drug cartels. Details Middle East talks 'constructive' Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations. Details Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges The International Cricket Council charges three Pakistani cricketers under its anti-corruption code in the wake of an alleged betting scam. Details Earl weakens as it nears US coast Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful". Details Japan imposes new Iran sanctions Japan imposes new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme but maintains its oil import schedule. Details India Maoists 'kill policeman' Maoist rebels in the Indian state of Bihar say they have killed one of four policemen they have been holding hostage. Details Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill. Details Amazon river level at 40-year low The River Amazon has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, leaving boats stranded. Details Mozambique prices 'irreversible' The government of Mozambique says price rises which have led to deadly riots are "irreversible", as Maputo residents are urged to continue their protests. Details Tanker aground off north Canada A tanker carrying 9m litres of diesel fuel runs aground off the coast of northern Canada but no environmental damage is reported. Details Nato strike 'kills Afghan civilians' Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say. Details New York dims the lights to save birds from collision A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings. Details More than 10,000 vehicles stuck in new China jam More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway. Details
