1. Medvedev and Chavez in nuclear deal

Russia and Venezuela's leaders have signed a deal for Moscow to help the South American country to build a nuclear energy plant, during a visit to Caracas by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's president.

27/11/2008

2. Mexico minister killed in air crash

Mexico's interior minister has been killed after the small aircraft he was travelling in went down in the centre of Mexico City.

05/11/2008

3. More deaths feared in Yemen floods

Flash floods across southern Yemen have claimed the lives of 65 people, amid warnings the death toll could rise further.

26/10/2008

4. Morocco floods cause havoc

Flash floods following torrential rains across Morocco have claimed the lives of at least 13 people, overwhelmed emergency services and forced factories and businesses to close.\

25/10/2008