Israel backs East Jerusalem build
Israel announces 1,600 new homes for east Jerusalem, threatening to overshadow the US vice-president's visit.

Dutch bishops order abuse inquiry
Dutch bishops order an inquiry into alleged sexual abuses of children by Catholic priests, threatening a new scandal.

Irish 'plot to kill cartoonist'
Seven people are arrested in the Irish Republic over an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist for depicting the Prophet Muhammad.

Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings'
A Nigerian Christian group accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.