African leaders meeting in Paris declare "war" on Boko Haram militants, who seized about 220 Nigerian schoolgirls and are suspected of fresh attacks.
Libya's army announces it is imposing a no-fly zone over the city of Benghazi, following clashes in which at least 43 people died.
Laos Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Douangchay Phichit is killed in a plane crash along with other senior officials.
Malaysia Airlines losses widen after the disappearance of Flight 370, raising questions about the future of the 76-year-old carrier.
The US government fines General Motors $35m(£20.8m) for delays in recalling small cars with faulty ignition switches.
Atletico Madrid win the La Liga title for the first time since 1996 by securing a draw in a pulsating match at Barcelona.
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Selin Girit speaks to protesters in the Turkish city of Izmir, two hours from Soma.
中国新华社报道说，在越南爆发反中国暴力打砸事件之后，中国政府已经从越南撤出超过3,000名公民。
Lãnh đạo Hà Nội có công văn hỏa tốc kêu gọi nhân dân không biểu tình trong lúc người Việt ở hải ngoại tiếp tục tổ chức phản đối Trung Quốc.
Benghazi dinyatakan sebagai zona larangan terbang setelah lebih dari 40 orang tewas dalam serangan udara dan darat yang dilancarkan oleh mantan petinggi militer Libia.
اسلام آباد ہائی کورٹ نے پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ کے چیئرمین نجم سیٹھی کی تقرری کالعدم قرار دیتے ہوئے سابق چیئرمین ذکا اشرف کو ان کے عہدے پر بحال کر دیا ہے۔
Beyond the bright lights and red carpet, what is the film festival really like? One first-timer shares his behind-the-scenes guide with BBC Culture.
This Polynesian island is best known for its beaches, but those seeking a truly exotic experience veer from the beaten path to explore the island's inner heart.
Many people believe the longer you wear spectacles the worse your eyesight becomes. Is there anything to this claim? Claudia Hammond takes a closer look.
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