There have been skirmishes for days between police and protesters over an existing dump, which residents say is hazardous, and plans to open a new one, which they say is too close. Now the Italian government has moved to reduce tensions by saying the new dump will be put on hold and the existing site cleaned up. It's also offered compensation. This has been politically embarrassing for the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who came to power two years ago, promising to solve Italy's waste disposal problems, especially in the south.

A leading Nepalese climber, who's scaled Mount Everest 19 times, is missing after an avalanche hit a group he was guiding on a smaller Himalayan peak. The agent in charge of the expedition says Chhewang Nima's experience and survival skills means he could still be alive. Here is Joanna Jolly.

The Nepalese mountaineer was fixing ropes near the summit of a 7,000-metre peak, Mount Baruntse, on Saturday when an avalanche hit. Another Sherpa, who was behind Chhewang Nima, reported that he was blown over the side of the mountain by the force of the snow. A rescue helicopter was sent to the scene but was unable to take off from the mountain's base camp because of high winds. Another attempt will be made on Monday to reach the side of the mountain where the climber is believed to be.

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New clashes have been reported in Guinea, where the second round of the presidential election has been postponed indefinitely because of clashes between supporters of the two candidates. Several people are said to have been injured and shops looted in the city of Kissidougou. However, most of the country has remained calm since Saturday when the two candidates appealed for violence to cease.