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North Korea on Friday blew up the cooling tower of its atomic reactor in a dramatic symbol of its commitment to nuclear disarmament, one day after handing over details of atomic programmes.

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Zimbabweans say they are being coerced into voting. On the Zambian border, the atmosphere is tense. Many are considering fleeing over the border if the violence spreads.

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Two representatives of the Amazon Indians are on a European tour to alert public opinion to the plight of Indians in Brazil where they have been the subject of violent attacks.

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The Spanish team look ahead to their historic clash with Germany on Sunday in the Euro 2008.

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It's a strange dog's life for Hong Kong's pampered pooches: luxurious spas offer jacuzzis, mud wraps, and special hair styling. And there are even special dog bakeries...

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Environmental trainers are in growing demand across the United States as people try to adopt an ever greener lifestyle.

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A group of software developers in the UK are promoting a new kind of video game designed to help in real-life situations. They're called 'serious games' and train people to deal with adverse situations such as medical emergencies.

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Thousands of Sudanese refugees are using Egypt as a way station on their way to Israel, but often their wait drags on for months. Over the past year, Egypt has stopped dozens of illegal immigrants, trying to cross into Israel from the Sinai in search of work.

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Spain one of the pre-tournament title favourites ensured they made their first final for 24 years when they demolished Russia 3-0 on Thursday in their Euro 2008 semi-final.

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New York on Thursday inaugurated its latest open air art installation: four giant waterfalls along the East River by Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. Four metal structures pump river water some 30 meters (90 feet) into the air, where it falls freely in liquid curtains 10 to 20 meters (30 to 60 feet) wide.

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Many Zimbabweans will follow their country's presidential run-off elections on Friday from abroad. Fleeing the economic crisis and the increased violence of the past months, hundreds of thousands of them are seeking refuge in neighbouring South Africa.

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A pastel by French master Pierre-Auguste Renoir was snapped up for 190,000 euros on Thursday at an auction of hundreds of artworks and Art Deco objects by France's oldest pawnshop.

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French rogue trader Jerome Kerviel has told a psychologist that he was motivated by the adulation he recieved from his peers. The 31-year-old is suspected of making fraudulent transactions that lost the Societe Generale bank more than seven billion dollars.

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Defender Philipp Lahm's late strike put three-times European champions Germany in Sunday's Euro 2008 final and sealed a 3-2 win to knock out injury-ravaged Turkey on Wednesday night.

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Luis Aragones insisted on the eve of Spain's crucial Euro 2008 quarter-final against Russia on Thursday that he has no need to change his winning side. Spain had won nine straight matches - equalling their all-time record - prior to Sunday's victory over Italy on penalties - which counts in records as a draw - and Aragones said he will change neither personnel nor tactics. Images and soundbites.