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Rival protests amid Egypt tension: Opponents and supporters of Egypt's president gather in the capital, Cairo, ahead of a deadline set by a protest movement for him to leave power.
Mandela grandson accused over graves: The Mandela family seeks criminal charges against the former South African leader's grandson for alleged grave tampering.
John Paul II 'set for sainthood': John Paul II could be declared a saint this year after a Vatican committee approves a second miracle attributed to the Polish pope's intercession.
Snowden's asylum options narrow: A growing number of countries reject the asylum requests of intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, as he attempts to avoid extradition to the US.
Key minister resigns in Portugal: A second leading figure in Portugal's centre-right coalition, Foreign Minister Paulo Portas, quits the government in over its austerity drive.
Russia spy couple jailed in Germany: A married couple are sent to jail in Germany after being found guilty of spying for Russia for about 20 years.
Marine Le Pen loses immunity as MEP: MEPs strip France's National Front leader of parliamentary immunity, paving the way for her prosecution for incitement to hatred.
Senegal charges Chad's ex-leader: Chad's former leader Hissene Habre is charged with war crimes, crimes against humanity and torture in Senegal, his lawyers say.
Obama Africa tour ends with Tanzania: President Barack Obama ends his Africa tour leaving Tanzania, where he honoured victims of the 1998 US embassy bombing with George W Bush.
Last India flood pilgrims evacuated: The last of the pilgrims stranded after the recent floods in the Indian state of Uttarakhand are evacuated, bringing to an end one of the world's largest air rescue operations.
Scores of Islamists jailed in UAE: Sixty-eight Islamists in the United Arab Emirates are jailed on charges of plotting to overthrow the government in a trial criticised by rights groups.
Arizona fire inquiry takes shape: Authorities launch an investigation into the wildfire that killed 19 Arizona firefighters, as the blaze that killed them burns out of control.
Putin critic Lebedev escapes jail: Russian media magnate Alexander Lebedev is convicted after punching a fellow guest on a television show, but escapes a jail sentence.
Children die in Russian air crash: Rescuers battle to reach the site of a helicopter crash in Siberia, in which at least 21 people including children are feared dead.
S Africa's FW de Klerk in hospital: South Africa's former President FW de Klerk, who cut short a trip because of Nelson Mandela's health, is being fitted with a pacemaker, his foundation says.
China sex film screened in error: A sex film is accidentally shown on a big screen in a public square in China's Jilin province to the surprise of passers-by, Chinese media report.
English rude word goes German: Germany's standard dictionary includes a vulgar English term, used by Chancellor Angela Merkel among others, as an acceptable German word.
Abortion battle resumes in Texas: The state legislature in Texas holds a second special legislative session to revive efforts to limit abortion in the state, amid a mass demonstration.
'First gay green card bid' granted: A Bulgarian student who is married to an American man has become the first gay man to have his green-card application granted, says a lawyer.
Dead fish fill Mexico reservoir: Some 500 tonnes of fish wash up on the banks of a Mexican reservoir, reportedly killed after a factory poured molasses into the water.
Betancourt marks 2008 Farc escape: French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt marks five years since her dramatic release by Farc militants, who held her for years in the jungle.
Nuclear carbon to fight poaching: The atmospheric carbon left over from nuclear bomb tests could help scientists track illegally poached ivory, new research finds.
Nigeria hunt for jail breakers: Nigerian security forces hunting for 175 men who escaped from a jail in the south-west of the country recapture 54 prisoners, officials say.
Suicide attack on Kabul supply firm: Insurgents kill at least seven people in a suicide attack on the Kabul base of a logistics firm supplying Nato forces in Afghanistan.
Fast-tracked Fawad boosts Australia: Pakistan-born leg spinner Fawad Ahmed will be available from the start of the Ashes after receiving Australian citizenship.
Russian rocket crashes in Kazakhstan: An unmanned Russian rocket carrying three navigation satellites crashes seconds after its launch from the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan.
Portugal's finance minister quits: Portugal's Finance Minister Vitor Gaspar has resigned, the president's office announces.
Palestinian dies in West Bank clash: A Palestinian teenager has been killed during clashes between stone-throwing youths and Israeli troops in the West Bank.
'Progress made' on Syria peace talks: The US and Russia have made progress on plans to convene a conference to find a solution to the conflict in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry says.
'Major' problems for NHS 111 service: The future of the new NHS non-emergency telephone service in a quarter of England has been thrown into doubt after one of the major providers admitted it was facing severe problems.
Ulster Bank cuts hundreds of jobs: The Ulster Bank, which is owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), has announced it is to shed hundreds of jobs with the closure of 39 rural branches across Ireland.
Strong US car sales drive recovery: US car manufacturers report their strongest monthly sales growth in June since the recession.
Holiday hires boost Spanish jobs: The number of registered job seekers in Spain fell again in June as more firms hired people on a temporary basis ahead of the peak summer season.
Mitsubishi UFJ buys Thai bank stake: Japan's biggest lender Mitsubishi UFJ agrees to buy a controlling stake in Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya for $5.6bn.
Gerrans takes over yellow jersey: Simon Gerrans takes the Tour de France leader's yellow jersey after his Orica GreenEdge squad won the team time trial.
Swans sign Pozuelo from Real Betis: Real Betis midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo, 21, joins Swansea City on a three-year deal, becoming their seventh Spaniard.
Chelsea hold talks with Van Ginkel: Chelsea hold talks with Vitesse Arnhem and Netherlands midfielder Marco van Ginkel about a move to Stamford Bridge.
Grease animator Wilson dies aged 93: John David Wilson, the animator, producer and director whose work included the opening credits to Grease, Peter Pan and Lady and the Tramp dies at 93.
Cirque du Soleil artist dies in show: A performer in Cirque du Soleil's Ka show dies after falling 50ft (15m) off a stage in Las Vegas, the group's first death in a live show.
Pierce Brosnan's daughter dies at 41: Pierce Brosnan pays tribute to his daughter, who has died of ovarian cancer age 41.
VIDEO: Rocket explodes seconds after launch: An unmanned Russian Proton-M rocket crashes just seconds after its launch from the Russian Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan.
VIDEO: Inside Australia's unnatural wonder: Australia's economy has proved resilient during the global economic downturn, but there are fears the slowdown in Chinese manufacturing could depress demand for iron ore and other commodities.
VIDEO: Malala's friend Shazia moves to UK: Pakistani schoolgirl Shazia Ramzan, who was with Malala Yousafzai when she was shot in the head by the Taliban after campaigning for girls' rights to education, has come to the UK to go to school.
VIDEO: Mexico's first mariachi school: Mexico's first academy of mariachi music has opened in Mexico City.
VIDEO: Suicide bomb attempt thwarted: Afghan security forces have defused an alleged would-be suicide bomber's explosive vest while he was still wearing it, preventing an attack in Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan.
VIDEO: Buddhist monks protest against Time: Hundreds of Buddhist monks and civilians in Burma have staged a protest against Time Magazine in central Rangoon.
VIDEO: Hong Kong 'to get universal suffrage': Hong Kong's chief executive, CY Leung, has promised universal suffrage by the year 2017, but protesters remain unconvinced of his message.
VIDEO: Caravans: An American love affair: Hundreds of caravan owners have gathered in the US state of South Dakota for an annual rally.
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