The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.
Koran protests sweep Afghanistan
Anti-American rallies sweep Afghanistan over plans, now on hold, by a small US church to stage an "International Burn a Koran Day".
Church abuse detailed in Belgium
Harrowing details of alleged sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy in Belgium are released by an official Church investigator.
Pakistan trio set to return home
Three Pakistan cricketers questioned by British police over alleged spot-fixing during a Test match are to fly home.
Japan uncovers centenarian 'scam'
More than 230,000 elderly people in Japan who are listed as being aged 100 or over are unaccounted for, officials say following a nationwide inquiry.
NZ no-go zones stay amid tremors
New Zealand delays plans to lift no-go zones in quake-hit Christchurch after major aftershocks rock the city.