Sudan says it is ready to normalise ties with neighbouring Chad, raising hopes of an end to the Darfur conflict.

• 10 February 2010

With Germany suffering its worst recession since World War II, booming exports in China have given the Asian economy the global edge. But Europe’s largest economy is showing signs of improvement.

• 10 February 2010

Google takes the wraps off its latest social network - known as Buzz - pitting it directly against rival sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

• 9 February 2010

US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.

• 9 February 2010

The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.

• 9 February 2010

Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.

• 9 February 2010

Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.

• 9 February 2010

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.

• 9 February 2010