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Rescuers reach Chinese epicentre
Rescue teams finally break through to the epicentre of China's earthquake, where an estimated 60,000 are missing.
Colombian ex-warlords sent to US
Colombia extradites 14 former paramilitary bosses to face drugs charges in the US after they violated a peace deal.
Clinton 'wins' W Virginia primary
Hillary Clinton wins West Virginia's Democratic presidential primary, according to US media projections.
9/11 suspect charges dropped
The US drops charges against a Saudi held at Guantanamo, who was allegedly part of the 9/11 plot.
Olmert's 'progress' with Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he has reached 'points of agreement' with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Bombings rock Indian tourist city
At least 60 people are killed after a series of bomb blasts in the historic city of Jaipur in western India, police say.
Jordan 'tough' on honour killer
A court in Jordan sentences a man to 10 years in jail for killing his sister - a long term by Jordan's standards.
Brazil's Amazon minister resigns
Brazil's environment minister resigns, after reported conflicts with the government over Amazon development.
Freud painting set to beat record
A life-sized Lucian Freud painting of a sleeping, naked woman is expected to be sold for a record price later.
Cricket: WI's Samuels banned
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels is banned for two years for breaching regulations on betting.
Rugby: Borthwick to lead England
New England manager Martin Johnson names Bath lock Steve Borthwick as skipper for the tour of New Zealand.
Arrests follow Malawi 'coup plot'
Malawian police arrest four opposition officials and ex-security chiefs, after claims of a plot against the president.
Torture fears after raid in Sudan
Human rights groups say they fear those arrested after a rebel raid near Sudan's capital may face torture.
US praises N Korea nuclear files
A senior US diplomat says North Korea appears to have handed over full details of its plutonium programme.
Haiti MPs reject new PM candidate
Haiti's parliament rejects the president's choice for a new PM after the last one was sacked over food riots.
UN calls for Burma aid corridor
The UN urges the setting up of an air or sea corridor to channel aid to the victims of the cyclone in Burma.
Australian bank accepts takeover
Australian bank St George accepts a takeover offer worth A$19bn from its larger rival Westpac.
EU top aid man granted Burma visa
EU Aid Commissioner Louis Michel is to travel to Burma after ministers called for free access for relief workers.
Ukraine leader's speech blocked
MPs loyal to Ukraine's prime minister prevent President Yushchenko making his annual address to parliament.
Lebanon army 'ready to use force'
The Lebanese army says it is prepared to use force to disarm gunmen and restore order across the country.
Hamas rejects Israeli truce terms
Hamas rejects Israel's demand that the release of captured soldier Gilad Shalit should be part of any truce agreement.
Government in turmoil for Pakistan
Ministers from one of Pakistan's main parties, the PML-N, resign, just months after elections.
Food warning for Indian children
More than 1.5m Indian children are at risk of malnutrition because of rising food prices, Unicef says.
'No regrets' for Mugabe opponents
Orla Guerin meets opponents of President Mugabe in Zimbabwe, who fear renewed violence.
Up the Congo without a helmet
The BBC's Mark Doyle fulfils a lifelong dream of travelling along the Congo and discovers much more than the cliches.
A Basque encounter with pirates
On a recent visit to the Spanish Basque country, Nick Rankin found himself on the fringes of a story involving piracy.