The trial in Oslo of self-confessed mass-killer Anders Breivik has started hearing testimonies of those who were hit by his bullets at the Utoya summer camp, but who survived to confront him in court.
A dispute has emerged after three Chinese fishing boats were seized in North Korea. Pyongyang's traditional ally Beijing is treading diplomatically, more used to fishing disputes with other neighbors.
Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in a grenade attack on a restaurant in Mombasa that killed one person on Tuesday. It is the latest in a string of attacks since Kenya launched a military intervention in Somalia.
G8 leaders are meeting on Friday in Camp David to consult on international issues. The Euro crisis overshadows the summit, as well as the question whether the exclusive circle still has any meaning.