An update from London on some of the international stories we expect to develop on Monday:

Markets rally – The euro rose and stock markets around the world rallied after the announcement of a 750 billion euro rescue package to stabilize the eurozone.

Russia mine blast - The death toll from explosions at a Russian mine climbed to 30 as rescue efforts resumed in western Siberia, the nation's Emergency Situations Ministry says.

Philippines election - The Philippines extended voting time by an hour Monday as crowds flocked to polling stations in the country's first national elections with automated voting machines.

UK election talks - The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats in the UK plan to hold more talks on Monday after conducting several hours of negotiations aimed at forging a ruling coalition.