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Mon, 21 May 2012 00:10:28 GMT

President Obama tells a Nato summit there are "hard days ahead" in Afghanistan as the alliance prepares to withdraw troops at the end of 2014.

Nationalist Nikolic in Serbia win

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:13:39 GMT

Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic is elected president of Serbia beating incumbent Boris Tadic in a run-off vote, and vowing to stay on the EU path.

Sun starts 'ring of fire' eclipse

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:11:17 GMT

An annular eclipse, in which the Moon does not fully block out the light from the Sun, begins across east Asia, and is due to reach the western US later.

Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:32:57 GMT

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison.

Italy quake victims given shelter

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:09:19 GMT

Thousands of people left homeless by a powerful earthquake in northern Italy spend the night in shelters as aftershocks continue in the region.

IAEA chief 'positive' over Iran

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:02:53 GMT

IAEA head Yukiya Amano arrives in Tehran voicing optimism about reaching agreement on Iran's controversial nuclear programme.

Mexican massacre suspect arrested

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:51:00 GMT

The Mexican army says a leader of the Zetas drug cartel has been arrested for the killing of 49 people whose bodies were dumped by a roadside.

Syria town shelling 'kills 34'

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:35:35 GMT

Shelling by Syrian forces kills 34 people, according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Pakistan restores Twitter access

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:27:23 GMT

Pakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content".

Arctic melt releasing ancient gas

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:54:03 GMT

Scientists identify thousands of sites in the Arctic where methane stored for millennia is bubbling out, potentially accelerating global warming.

Dominicans voting for president

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:14:53 GMT

People in the Dominican Republic vote for a new president, in a tight contest between two old political rivals and a campaign dominated by inflation concerns.

Lone bomber sought in Italy blast

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:05:20 GMT

A bomb that killed a girl outside a school in southern Italy was probably planted by a single person rather than the mafia, a prosecutor says.

Facebook boss in surprise wedding

Sun, 20 May 2012 02:16:38 GMT

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ends a hectic week by getting married to long -time girlfriend Priscilla Chan in a surprise ceremony at his home.

'Cursing stone' found on island

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:13:03 GMT

A stone discovered by chance on the Isle of Canna is Scotland's first known example of a bullaun "cursing stone", experts reveal.

Cheap dysentery drug 'promising'

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:26:49 GMT

A cheap drug, which is already prescribed for arthritis, could fight amoebic dysentery, according to researchers in the US.

China activist Chen lands in US

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:49:36 GMT

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York, after his escape to the US embassy in Beijing last month sparked a diplomatic crisis.

Falklands War memorial unveiled

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:59:21 GMT

A service has taken place to dedicate a new memorial at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum to the Britons who died in the Falklands War.

Fourth Mexican officer detained

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:18:57 GMT

A fourth senior Mexican officer is detained as part of an investigation into links between the army and drug trafficking cartels.

Sudan releases foreign nationals

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57:21 GMT

Sudan releases four foreigners detained last month near in the disputed area near the border with South Sudan, officials say.

Bombs kill soldiers in Mogadishu

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:37:37 GMT

Somali government soldiers are among five people killed in two bomb attacks in the capital Mogadishu blamed on al-Shabab Islamist fighters.

Sri Lanka general to be released

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:41:25 GMT

Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa has signed papers to free his political rival General Sarath Fonseka from prison - three years after the civil war ended.

Crowded House drummer Jones dies

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:07:50 GMT

Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45.

Thousands cheer winners Chelsea

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:22:59 GMT

Thousands of Chelsea fans cheer on the squad during a parade to celebrate their team's Champions League victory in Munich.

Phone hack police chief to retire

Sun, 20 May 2012 06:56:18 GMT

The senior Scotland Yard officer in charge of three linked phone-hacking investigations will retire later this year, the Met Police confirms.

Benghazi votes in local elections

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:48:30 GMT

Residents in the Libyan city of Benghazi vote in local council elections, the first polls held in the city since the 1960s.

Protesters angered by Gulf union

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:54:23 GMT

Thousands of Bahrainis protest outside the capital against a plan to create a union of Gulf Arab countries, with similar demonstrations in Tehran.

Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:51:08 GMT

Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died aged 62 following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family say.

Cameron issues eurozone warnings

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:29:34 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron warns EU leaders that uncertainty over the eurozone cannot be allowed to go on beyond upcoming elections in Greece.

Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'

Sun, 20 May 2012 06:09:32 GMT

US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.

Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:41 GMT

Former chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.

Facebook shares see modest debut

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:36 GMT

Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.

West Indies raise victory hopes

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:01:59 GMT

West Indies mount a stirring fightback to raise their hopes of pulling off an unlikely victory over England in the first Test at Lord's.

Sharapova wins Italian Open crown

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:23:49 GMT

World number two Maria Sharapova recovers from a set and 4-0 down to beat Li Na and defend her Italian Open crown in Rome.

London 'the biggest' Paralympics

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:13 GMT

With 100 days to go, organisers say the London 2012 Paralympics will be the "biggest ever", as tickets go back on sale.

Baritone Fischer-Dieskau dies

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:52 GMT

The respected German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, famed for his performances of Schubert's song cycle Winter Journey, dies at the age of 86.

Sweden tipped for Euro success

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:54:04 GMT

Sweden is the frontrunner to win at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, while Engelbert Humperdinck believes the UK can triumph.

Moffat to receive special Bafta

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:13:47 GMT

Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.

VIDEO: Maldives' 'apocalyptic' waste island

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:14:53 GMT

Although the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' island waste dump.

VIDEO: Facebook founder's new status

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:25:39 GMT

The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, updates his status on his own Facebook page to announce he has married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan.

VIDEO: Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:36:55 GMT

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York with his wife and children to begin a new life in the United States.

VIDEO: Nato summit to focus on Afghanistan

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:23:06 GMT

World leaders travel to Chicago in the US for the Nato summit, where it is hoped an aid plan for Afghanistan will be agreed.

VIDEO: Norway's self-sufficient prison

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:11:30 GMT

The island of Bastoey is home to a prison population that is allowed to wander woods, fields and beaches unhindered by the unarmed guards.

VIDEO: Bankruptcy fears in Greek town

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:35:02 GMT

As the likelihood of Greece leaving the euro grows, the BBC's Tim Whewell reports from the small Greek town of Lavrion to find out what life is like when the money runs out.

VIDEO: First theatre opens in SA's Soweto

Sat, 19 May 2012 22:47:22 GMT

South Africa is to opens its first theatre in a township - Soweto - once home to former President Nelson Mandela.

VIDEO: The low-cost tablets battling Apple

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:03:45 GMT

LJ Rich takes a look at the low-cost tablets battling Apple's dominance in India.

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Sun, 20 May 2012 15:44:01 GMT

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What next if Greece quits the euro?

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:34:19 GMT

What happens if Greece quits the euro?