African Union in rift with court The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader. North Korea 'tests two missiles' North Korea reportedly tests two short-range missiles as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away. Alaska Governor Palin to resign Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid. Honduran court defiant on Zelaya The Supreme Court of Honduras rejects a demand by the Organisation of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya. Russia 'agrees US troop transit' An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.