Second Republican debate: Presidential hopefuls spar but Trump missing

Republican presidential hopefuls have taken to the stage for their second debate, frontrunner Donald Trump was once again absent.

Armenia announces 65,000 people have arrived in its territory after fleeing the disputed Azeri territory of Nagorno-Karabakh since Azerbaijan mounted its offensive there.

South Africa's twin challenges - floods in the Cape Town region and the spread of avian flu in the country.

And in sport, Manchester City are dumped out of the English Football League Cup by Newcastle United.