Shia politician Nouri Maliki is reappointed as Iraq's prime minister, despite a walk-out from parliament by his main rival Iyad Allawi.

Leaders from the G20 group of major economies try to reach agreement on how to tackle protectionism and trade imbalances, as difficult discussions continue in Seoul.

The UN appeals for nearly $164m in aid to help fight a cholera outbreak in Haiti which has now claimed 724 lives.