Iran and US sound positive/ Terrorist attack over/ Monkeys whisper

Will Iran rebuild relations with US ? / Pakistan debates whether to talk to Taliban / Indian comedians use film to tackle attitudes towards rape.

Kenya says mall siege close to an end // Are Western Iranian relations improving? // Jane Austin's ring won't be leaving the UK after all

Kenya forces "storm Westgate centre" / Angela Merkel faces tough coalition talks / At least 25 dead in China typhoon

Merkel celebrates after German election / At least three dead in China typhoon / Swiss vote to keep army conscription.

Kenya's President says his country is united against terrorists / Many dead in Pakistan church bomb attack / Bo Xilai sentenced to life in prison /...

Pakistan frees top Taliban leader / Football fans react to anti-homophobic laces campaign.

Ceasefire between warring Syrian rebels / treatment of girls in Pakistan / the Catholic church on the decline in the US

JP Morgan pays $920m to regulators / Rover challenges Mars life theory.

Assad prepared to destroy chemical weapons / Greek PM speaks out after killing of rapper / Stephen King brings out a sequel to "The Shining"