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

The European Commission's direction in the next few months could change the political make-up of Europe for years to come. Deutsche Welle takes at look at what is it and what it does?

• 9 February 2010

The European Parliament is expected to approve a new slate of commissioners for a five-year term on Tuesday, and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says the economy is top of their list of priorities.

• 9 February 2010