Sri Lankan shelling 'kills 257'
Sri Lankan army shelling kills 257 civilians in the war zone in the north, government health officials and Tamil sources say.

Flight from Swat as curfew lifted
A curfew is lifted in Pakistan's Swat district, allowing trapped residents to flee fighting between troops and militants.

Iran court hears reporter appeal
A court in Iran hears an appeal from jailed US-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi on Sunday, two days earlier than expected.

Zuma set to name S Africa cabinet
New South African President Jacob Zuma is to name his new cabinet, with attention on the key finance portfolio.

US reports third swine flu death
The US reports its third death from swine flu and a man dies in Costa Rica, as three more countries confirm the virus.

Gas blast causes fire in Moscow
A gas pipeline explodes in the Russian capital, Moscow, sending flames high into the air and setting fire to a nearby building.

Crowds greet Pope at Jordan Mass
Thousands of Jordanians join the Pope for Mass in an Amman football stadium, on the third day of his Middle East tour.

Stanford drug informer role claim
Evidence emerges that Sir Allen Stanford, accused of a $6bn fraud, was likely a US government informer.

Footballer King 'held on assault'
Tottenham and England footballer Ledley King is arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, the BBC understands.

Dummy of old Soviet statue ruffles feathers in Estonia
A dummy of the Soviet bronze statue at the centre of Estonian unrest two years ago ruffles feathers in the capital Tallinn.

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Tevez expecting to leave Man Utd
Carlos Tevez says he does not expect to be at Manchester United next season.

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England recall Bell & Sidebottom
England recall Ian Bell and Ryan Sidebottom for Thursday's second Test against West Indies at Durham's Riverside ground.

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The good life
French mountain villages untouched by the downturn

Raw nerves
Papal tour seeks to ease tensions with Jewish community

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Why the wheels of Kenyan justice turn at snail's pace

Party time
Zuma supporters hail the new South African president

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Olivia aged seven helped save her granddad

Chad claims victory in rebellion
Chad has won a "decisive victory" over rebels in the east of the country, after two days of fighting, officials say.

California lifts fire evacuations
Californian fire officials say nearly a third of the wildfire that has forced 30,000 people to flee from Santa Barbara is under control.

Burma's Suu Kyi 'in poor health'
Burma's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is suffering from low blood pressure and dehydration, her party says.

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Boonen suspended after drugs test
Belgian rider Tom Boonen is suspended following a positive test for cocaine.

Iraq arrests minister's brother
A brother of Iraq's trade minister is arrested on suspicion of corruption as the prime minister condemns corruption.

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Pakistan launch Cup legal action
Pakistan's cricket board are to sue the International Cricket Council for stripping them of the 2011 World Cup.

Minister faces flat sale pressure
Hazel Blears insists she did nothing wrong after a newspaper says she avoided capital gains tax on a flat she sold in London.

Banks unveil cash-raising plans
US banks Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America unveil plans to boost reserves after failing 'stress tests'.

Infection killing cancer children
More needs to be done to prevent children with cancer dying from preventable infections, researchers say.

World's smallest pigs 'thriving'
Camera-trap footage reveals pygmy hogs are doing well following their release into the wild last year.

Winehouse abandons comeback gig
Amy Winehouse is forced to abandon a concert in St Lucia after torrential rain caused "technical difficulties".

Sites fail age verification check
More needs to be done to stop children buying age-restricted goods such as knives and alcohol, say campaigners.