Women's World Cup kicks off in Canada

The Women's World Cup kicks off in Canada this Saturday. Organisers hope the FIFA scandal will not taint the tournament.

At least 4 million US federal employees are being warned that their information may have been accessed in a massive data breach.

Residents in Chipala, a town affected by drug-related violence, tell the BBC their fear and anger ahead of Sunday's midterm elections in Mexico.

(Photo:The FIFA Women"s World Cup 2007 trophy sits on the podium after Germany defeated Brazil 2-0 in the final match at Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium on September 30, 2007 in Shanghai, China. Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)