One year on, the human and environmental cost of the Deepwater Horizon explosion is still being counted – but what of the cost to BP itself?
The US struggle with homegrown Islamist militants
US, British and French leaders say in a joint letter that there can be no peace in Libya while Muammar Gaddafi remains in power.
Quizzing potential jurors in trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor
Congressional negotiators say they have had “frank discussions” on a budget deal but no agreement has been reached as a government shutdown looms.
US President Barack Obama urges lawmakers to “act like adults” and come to an deal on a budget to avoid a looming government shutdown.
A Florida judge denies a request by ex-astronaut Lisa Nowak to seal her criminal record over a highly publicised case involving a romantic rival.
The space shuttle Discovery has launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the US for the last time.
Lara Logan case highlights attacks on reporters
The G20 begins a two-day meeting in Paris on Friday against a backdrop of rising food and commodity prices.