At a summit on Wednesday, leaders from countries surrounding the Baltic Sea pledged action to help generate the 'miracle' needed to save one of the world's most heavily polluted bodies of water.

• 10 February 2010

The US Treasury imposes sanctions against companies connected with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards, extending earlier sanctions.

• 10 February 2010

Home-cooked blini stuffed with sour cream, cheese or caviar have been a regular staple in Russian families for centuries. Now residents in cities like Moscow or St. Petersburg can order the crepe-like snacks to go.

• 10 February 2010

Viktor Yanukovych, winner of Ukraine's presidential election, calls on rival Yulia Tymoshenko to abandon her protests and resign as PM.

• 10 February 2010

German Foreign Minister Westerwelle has called for additional troops to be sent to Afghanistan. He was speaking during a parliament debate on the government's new strategy for the country.

• 10 February 2010

A preliminary vote count shows opposition candidate Viktor Yanukovych has narrowly defeated Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine's presidential race. Tymoshenko has said she will challenge the results.

• 10 February 2010

The civilian population of Marjah, a farming community in Helmand, Afghanistan, are fleeing ahead of a huge NATO operation designed to defeat the entrenched Taliban in the region and restore government control.

• 10 February 2010

A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.

• 10 February 2010