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Syria army storms rebel-held town
Heavy fighting is reported in the besieged Syrian town of Qusair as state forces launch a major offensive to re-capture the rebel stronghold.
Murdered Pakistan politician buried
The funeral of the murdered vice-president of Pakistan's PTI party, Zahra Shahid Hussain, is held at a mosque in Karachi.
Yahoo 'to buy Tumblr for $1.1bn'
Yahoo's board has approved a deal to buy New York-based blogging service Tumblr for $1.1bn (£725m; 857m euros), US media reports say.
Tunisia police clash with Islamists
Tunisian police clash with hundreds of supporters of the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia defying attempts to bar a gathering.
N Korea urged to end missile tests
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges Pyongyang to end its missile tests as a fourth short-range weapon is launched from North Korea's east coast.
Tories 'united' on Europe, says Hunt
The health secretary rebuffs claims the PM is losing control of his backbenchers over Europe - as Tory activists complain of a "crisis" destroying the party.
US spy-row diplomat 'leaves Russia'
US diplomat Ryan Fogle, accused by Russia accused of being a spy, has now left the country according to Russian television.
Briton held over children's deaths
A British man has been arrested in France in connection with the deaths of his two children, media reports say.
'Sole winner' nets record US jackpot
A ticket holder in Florida has won the largest Powerball jackpot in US history, more than $590m (£388m), lottery officials say.
VIDEO: Cuban golf courses no longer 'elitist'
Five decades after Fidel Castro ordered Cuba's golf courses to be closed down because he considered them "elitist", the island's communist government has approved the construction of a luxury golf resort.
Lennon guitar sells for $408,000
A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles in 1967 fetches $408,000 (£269,000) at auction in New York.
VIDEO: Plane catches fire on landing in Russia
A Boeing 737 plane carrying about 140 people catches fire upon landing at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.
VIDEO: Can jellyfish venom help humans?
A scientist studying one of the most lethal creatures on the planet, the box jellyfish, believes its venom could be useful for medical research.
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VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark
After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife.
VIDEO: How do you round up a camel herd?
Australia is home to the world's largest camel herd, but it is causing environmental problems. Simon Reeve is shown how one cattle ranch owner deals with the animals - by rounding them up and selling them for meat.
Google chief defends tax affairs
Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt defends the company's tax affairs after it comes in for strong criticism from MPs.
Treasury claims banks 'safer in UK'
The latest UK government paper on the impact of Scottish independence will claim the UK is better placed to manage the risk of a financial crisis.
US questions Google on Glass privacy
US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.
Single-pixel camera makes 3D image
Scientists in Glasgow have discovered a low-cost way to create 3D images, capable of sensing frequencies beyond visible light.
Denmark crowned Eurovision winners
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest, with the UK's Bonnie Tyler finishing 19th out of 26 countries.
Blue plaque for Morecambe and Wise
A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios.
UK astronaut Peake to go into orbit
The UK astronaut Tim Peake is given a date to fly to the International Space Station.
Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer
The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.
Time-lapse imaging 'improves IVF'
Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.
Brain stimulation maths boost link
Applying high-frequency electrical noise to the brain can boost maths skills up to six months later, say Oxford University researchers.
Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal finish fourth in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League with a nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Nadal hammers Federer in Rome final
Rafael Nadal drops only four games as he beats Roger Federer to win his seventh Italian Open title.
Tweets of the week: IRS, Beyonce's baby and Bea Arthur
For the week ending 17 May, here is a look at the news making waves in America - all in 140 characters or less.
Breast cancer: What is the risk?
Angelina Jolie had a mastectomy after being told there was an 87% chance she would develop breast cancer. How high is the risk for other women?
Nigeria army says crackdown to go on
Nigeria's army vows to continue its offensive against militants in the north-east "as long as it takes", as a 24-hour curfew is imposed in Maiduguri.
China Premier Li Keqiang in India
China's Premier Li Keqiang travels to India for his first foreign visit since taking office, with border tensions and trade topping the agenda.
Disgraced French minister bows out
A French government minister who quit over revelations of his undeclared Swiss bank account says he will not stand again for election.
El Salvador gangs warn over truce
The leaders of the main gangs in El Salvador vow to maintain a 14-month-long truce, but say political changes threaten the peace.
Fresh violence kills eight in Iraq
Fresh outbreaks of violence in Iraq have left at least eight people dead, police say, hours after the worst day of sectarian violence in the country for months.
Car hits crowd at Virginia parade
Up to 60 people were injured when a car ploughed into a crowd during a parade in a small town in the US state of Virginia, officials say.
Several hurt in house explosion
An explosion injures several people at a house in Nottinghamshire, with some thought to be trapped inside the building.
West Brom 5-5 Man Utd
Sir Alex Ferguson is denied victory in his 1,500th and final Manchester United game by Romelu Lukaku's hat-trick.
One dead, two injured in plane crash
Police confirm one man has died and two other people are critically ill after a light aircraft crashes in Gwynedd.
Philpott mother to fight jail term
A lawyer representing Mairead Philpott, who killed her six children in a fire, says she will appeal against her 17-year jail term.
Week in pictures: 11-17 May 2013
Some of the best news photos this week
Day in pictures: 17 May 2013
Twenty-four hours of news photos: 17 May
In pictures: Raw power of the Sun
Best pictures of our parent star
In pictures: Dambusters flypast
A Lancaster bomber flypast over Derwent reservoir
In pictures: Barbie house opens in Berlin
Life-size Barbie house opens in Berlin
Day in pictures: 16 May 2013
Twenty-four hours of news photos: 16 May
In pictures: Syngenta Photography Award
Jan Brykczynski wins Syngenta award
Your pictures: Listening
Readers' photos on the theme listening
The world's largest camel herd - in Australia
The world's largest camel herd - in Australia
The Somali pirates 'jailed in paradise'
The jailed Somali pirates sharing an island with millionaires
In the Dutch earthquake zone
Nervous times in the Dutch quake zone
Eurovision: Back to basics in Malmo
Eurovision Song Contest goes back to basics in Malmo
Debut directors seek Cannes success
The young British film-makers vying for attention in Cannes
In pictures: Things come apart
Todd McLellan's photographs of disassembled objects
Tom Ripley and a talent for evil
The talented Mr Ripley, and the meaning of evil

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