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Syria and Saudi leaders in Beirut
Syria?s Bashar al-Assad and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia are to travel together to Lebanon, following a striking reconciliation between regional rivals.
Military 'kills' Mexico drug lord
The Mexican government says security forces have killed leading drug trafficker Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel.
'Killer' bear caught in Montana
Wildlife authorities capture a 400lb (181kg) mother grizzly bear and two cubs who they believe killed one camper and injured two.
Violence in Dhaka over wage rise
Violence erupts in the Bangladeshi capital as thousands of garment workers protest over a government-backed wage increase that fell short of their demands.
FBI to aid Afghan war leak probe
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates calls in the FBI to help investigate the leaking of 90,000 classified papers related to the Afghan war.
Serbia pushes for UN Kosovo text
Serbia seeks support for UN resolution opposing unilateral secession in territorial disputes such as that involving Kosovo.
US closes Mexico border consulate
The US consulate in the border city of Ciudad Juarez has been closed indefinitely while a security review is carried out.
Explosion in Bangkok injures one
One man has been seriously injured by a grenade explosion in the Thai capital Bangkok, less than a week after a similar blast.
US seizes marijuana worth $1.7bn
Police in California seize $1.7bn worth of marijuana in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Moscow suffers 'hottest day ever'
Fires rage around Russia's capital Moscow after its hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 39C (102F).
Gaza children break kite-flying record
Thousands of children in Gaza look to have broken their own kite flying world record, the UN says.
Mars rocks may contain fossilised remains of life
Researchers identify rocks that they say could contain the fossilised remains of life on early Mars.
Arizona takes law fight to appeal
Arizona lodges an appeal against a federal court's decision to block parts of an anti-immigration law hours before it came into effect.
US military graves 'mislabelled'
As many as 6,600 graves at Arlington National Cemetery were mislabelled or unmarked because of incompetence among managers, a US senator says.
Cuban hunger striker returns home
Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas, who was on hunger strike for more than 130 days, is released from hospital.
Paraguay rebel 'dies in shootout'
Paraguayan police shoot dead a reputed rebel leader as he resists arrest in the north of the country, officials say.
DR Congo boat sinking 'kills 140'
About 140 people are feared dead as a boat capsizes on a river in the western Bandundu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bashir's party doubts Sudan vote
President Bashir's NCP says the referendum on south Sudan's secession cannot happen until the internal border is decided.
Sale of EDF's UK networks agreed
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing agrees to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
UN-North Korea meeting goes ahead
North Korea enters third round of talks with the US-led United Nations Command, days after a US military exercise.
Frenchwoman 'smothered newborns'
Prosecutors say a Frenchwoman has admitted killing eight newborn babies after remains are found in a northern village but says her husband knew nothing.
London saddles up for bike scheme
A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London begins.
Arab League endorses direct talks
The Arab League backs direct Palestinian peace talks with the Israelis, but leaves the timing to the Palestinians, officials say.
Gun and bomb attacks hit Baghdad
At least 16 people, including several security force members, are killed in shootings and explosions in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.
Scores die in Pakistan monsoons
Floods triggered by monsoon rains kill at least 100 people in north-west Pakistan, and further downpours are forecast.
Pakistan 'less afraid of Taliban'
Pakistanis are less afraid the country will be taken over by extremists and feel less threatened by the Taliban than last year, research suggests.
Welfare reform options outlined
Ministers are to set out options for reforming the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Chip sales boost Samsung profits
Samsung Electronics reports record quarterly profits thanks to higher sales of smartphones and components such as memory chips.
Citigroup agrees $75m fraud fine
Banking giant Citigroup agrees to pay $75m to settle civil charges that it misled investors over potential losses from subprime mortgages.
China allows IMF report release
China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.
The first session of Friday's practice is about to get under way for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
David Ngog's double strike eases an inexperienced Liverpool side to victory over Rabotnicki in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.
Proud Morgan revels in maiden ton
Eoin Morgan says he feels deeply proud after scoring a first Test century against Pakistan and pays tribute to team-mate Paul Collingwood.
Awards double for Valentine band
Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.
No charges for Jackson's doctors
Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.
Capsules to mark Lennon's legacy
Three time capsules are to be created on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to be dedicated at a ceremony in the US.
Fierce wildfires blaze in California
California governor Arnold Schwazenegger has declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles county where dozens of homes and buildings have been destroyed by wildfires.
Novel take on French home shortage
Young French people having difficulty finding affordable housing are being given the chance to help older members of society and put a roof over their own heads.
Pakistan monsoons kill at least 100
With monsoons being heavier than normal, floods in north-west Pakistan have killed at least 100 people.
Bollywood version of Austen's Emma
A modern Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma is set to hit the big screen. Anna Holligan went to meet its stars.
Greek dolphin park welfare row
Animal welfare groups in Greece are calling for the closure of the country's first dolphinarium and urging schools not to visit the attraction.
Mum rescues bear cub from fishing net
Amateur video captures footage of a mother bear saving her cub from a fishing net in Anchorage, Alaska.
With nearly one in five people unemployed, the economic future looks bleak in Puerto Rico. Maria Hinojosa has this special report.
'Saffron King' acts as kitchen diplomat
A man known as the "Saffron King" is making his own attempt at kitchen diplomacy for Iran.
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Delhi polishes up English for Commonwealth Games
Monsoon rains trigger devastating floods in Pakistan
Direct peace talks are tough sell to weary Palestinians
EU's new creature lurks in diplomatic jungle
Russian sub searches Lake Baikal for energy reserves
Hosni Mubarak's busy schedule may dispel health rumours
Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust