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Giant Oklahoma tornado kills dozens
At least 91 people, including 20 children, are dead as a gigantic tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening whole neighbourhoods.
Rios Montt's conviction overturned
Guatemalan former military leader Efrain Rios Montt has his conviction for genocide overturned by the constitutional court.
Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies
Ray Manzarek, keyboard player and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, dies aged 74 in Germany after a long battle with cancer.
Bolivia law backs Morales third term
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
North Koreans 'free Chinese crew'
A Chinese fishing crew seized by unidentified North Koreans two weeks ago is freed along with their boat, reports say.
US and China leaders to hold summit
The US and Chinese presidents, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, announce they will hold their first summit in California in June.
EU parliament to debate tax evasion
The European Parliament is to meet to debate ways to tackle tax evasion, as the EU aims to stem the huge flow of funds lost to member states.
Obama hails Burma leader on US visit
President Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.
Gay marriage plans set to proceed
The government reaches agreement with Labour which will allow its bill to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales to proceed in Parliament.
Moscow 'terrorist attack' prevented
Russian counter-terrorism agents have raided a group planning an attack in Moscow killing two suspects, officials say.
Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.
Religious bigotry rising, says US
Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to an annual US Department of State report.
Azerbaijan starts Eurovision inquiry
The president of Azerbaijan orders an investigation into why his country gave Russia "nul points" at Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest.
Star Trek tops US box office
Star Trek Into Darkness tops the US box office chart on its debut weekend but fails to reach its $100m estimate.
VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.
VIDEO: Iraqis 'helping fight Syrian holy war'
The BBC has seen evidence that the Syrian regime is getting support from Shia fighters crossing into the country from Iraq.
VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of
George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world.
VIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
VIDEO: Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela
The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock.
VIDEO: Rwandan Congo proxy claims 'ridiculous'
Rwandan President Paul Kagame dismisses allegations that his country has used proxy forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
VIDEO: Evita's memorabilia goes on tour
An exhibition of personal memorabilia which belonged to the Argentine icon Eva Peron is going on tour in a number of Latin American countries.
VIDEO: Teenager plans to go to Mars by 2030
Fifteen-year-old Abby Harrison is already training to become an astronaut and hopes to reach Mars by 2030.
Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders'
Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee, who says the company avoided paying billions of dollars in US taxes.
Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue'
Yahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.
Ex-Nokia team makes rival smartphone
A smartphone created by former Nokia employees is unveiled ahead of its release later this year.