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Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine
Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 19 people dead, officials say.
Ecuador satellite space crash fears
Space engineers in Ecuador are trying to establish if the country's only satellite has been damaged in a crash with space debris.
Security services knew Woolwich men
Both suspects in the killing of a serving soldier in London were known to security services, senior Whitehall sources confirm to the BBC.
Obama to set out US drone policy
President Barack Obama is expected to defend US drone strikes and promise more transparency over the programme, in a major counter-terrorism speech.
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Congo truce declared 'for Ban visit'
M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo declare a ceasefire to ease the way for UN chief Ban Ki-moon to visit the conflict-hit area, a spokesman says.
Franklin postpones June concerts
Aretha Franklin has postponed three concerts in June, a week after health issues forced her to cancel two shows in May.
Malaysia arrests opposition figures
Malaysian police arrest three prominent opposition figures, including Keadilan party vice-president Tian Chua, and charge a student with sedition.
VIDEO: Burning US railroad bridge collapses
A railroad bridge across the Colorado River between San Saba and Lometa in the US state of Texas burned down and collapsed.
Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses
A Bangladesh government report into the collapse of a multi-storey factory building, which killed more than 1,100, uncovers a series of violations.
Rafsanjani criticises Iran's leaders
Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani accuses the country's leadership of ignorance after he is barred from running for office, say reports.
VIDEO: Building boom in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's construction industry is booming but while smart Dubai-style units are springing up in big cities, the country is still facing a growing housing crisis.
Stockholm riots spread around city
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm sees unrest spread around the city, with a restaurant and up to 40 cars burnt.
French singer Georges Moustaki dies
Georges Moustaki, the French singer and composer who wrote Edith Piaf's 1958 hit song, Milord, dies aged 79.
Post-attack uniform advice relaxed
Post-attack uniform advice relaxed
UK first quarter growth unchanged
The UK's economy grew at 0.3% in the first three months of the year, official figures confirm, but concerns remain over the strength of the recovery.
Telescope ruled out of Epsom Derby
Third favourite Telescope, co-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is ruled out of the Epsom Derby with a sore left shin.
Global markets fall on growth fears
Global stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns that the US Federal Reserve may scale back monetary stimulus efforts.
Twitter boosts security after hacks
Micro-blogging site Twitter says it is bringing in a two-step login for users to beef up security following recent high-profile breaches.
Garcia sponsor considers position
Sergio Garcia's major sponsor condemns the Spaniard's "fried chicken" comment about Tiger Woods and will review its position.