World News Update, what you need to know

A European probe has made the first-ever landing on a comet in a quest to explore the origins of the Solar System, but there are concerns over whether it is fastened securely enough to carry out its mission.

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THE HAGUE - Dutch forensic experts have recovered further human remains at the crash site of downed flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine, but say they could not yet start salvaging the wreckage.

CAIRO - President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has decreed a law on the extradition of foreign defendants sentenced or charged in Egypt, after an international uproar over the detention of Australian Peter Greste and two other Al-Jazeera journalists.

NAYPWIDAW - Prime Minister Tony Abbott will underline Australia's interest in maritime security at a gathering of East Asian leaders held amid territorial tensions.

LONDON - Inspired by Australia's "Best Job in the World" tourism campaigns, London has come up with its own "Guest of Honour" competition to promote the English capital.

DONETSK - Ukraine says it is readying for fresh combat operations in the war-torn east as NATO backed claims that Moscow has poured columns of military hardware across the border.

GENEVA - The United States says it does not condone torture under any circumstances but acknowledges it "crossed the line" following the September 11 attacks.