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.

US President Barack Obama formally asks Congress to authorise military action against Syria over alleged chemical weapons attacks.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and centre-left election rival Peer Steinbrueck are to take part in their only televised debate ahead of key elections.

With the transfer window closing this week BBC Sport's Ben Smith looks at the mysterious and murky world of football transfers

GB's men's eight win gold at the World Championships, their first victory in the event in the competition's history.