US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.

• February 9, 2010

The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.

• February 9, 2010

Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.

• February 9, 2010

Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.

• February 9, 2010

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.

• February 9, 2010

The European Commission's direction in the next few months could change the political make-up of Europe for years to come. Deutsche Welle takes at look at what is it and what it does?

• February 9, 2010

The European Parliament is expected to approve a new slate of commissioners for a five-year term on Tuesday, and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says the economy is top of their list of priorities.

• February 9, 2010

Ukraine's election commission has declared Viktor Yanukovych the winner of the presidential elections, but opponent and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said she will "never recognize" the legitimacy of the election.

• February 9, 2010