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(1) BBC world news headlines'Hard days ahead' in Afghanistan
Sun, 20 May 2012 21:13:48 GMT President Obama tells a Nato summit there are "hard days ahead" in Afghanistan as the alliance prepares to withdraw troops at the end of 2014. Nationalist Nikolic in Serbia win Sun, 20 May 2012 21:13:39 GMT Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic is elected president of Serbia beating incumbent Boris Tadic in a run-off vote, and vowing to stay on the EU path. Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead Sun, 20 May 2012 17:32:57 GMT Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison. Deadly quake hits northern Italy Sun, 20 May 2012 18:59:43 GMT A magnitude-6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least seven people, causing "significant damage" to the region's cultural heritage. Sun starts 'ring of fire' eclipse Sun, 20 May 2012 22:07:43 GMT An annular eclipse, in which the Moon does not fully block out the light from the Sun, begins across east Asia, and is due to reach the western US later. Syria town shelling 'kills 34' Sun, 20 May 2012 18:35:35 GMT Shelling by Syrian forces kills 34 people, according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Pakistan restores Twitter access Sun, 20 May 2012 19:27:23 GMT Pakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content". Arctic melt releasing ancient gas Sun, 20 May 2012 16:54:03 GMT Scientists identify thousands of sites in the Arctic where methane stored for millennia is bubbling out, potentially accelerating global warming. Sudan releases foreign nationals Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57:21 GMT Sudan releases four foreigners detained last month near in the disputed area near the border with South Sudan, officials say. Cheap dysentery drug 'promising' Sun, 20 May 2012 18:26:49 GMT A cheap drug, which is already prescribed for arthritis, could fight amoebic dysentery, according to researchers in the US. Dominicans voting for president Sun, 20 May 2012 18:14:53 GMT People in the Dominican Republic vote for a new president, in a tight contest between two old political rivals and a campaign dominated by inflation concerns. Lone bomber sought in Italy blast Sun, 20 May 2012 15:05:20 GMT A bomb that killed a girl outside a school in southern Italy was probably planted by a single person rather than the mafia, a prosecutor says. Facebook boss in surprise wedding Sun, 20 May 2012 02:16:38 GMT Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ends a hectic week by getting married to long -time girlfriend Priscilla Chan in a surprise ceremony at his home. 'Cursing stone' found on island Sat, 19 May 2012 23:13:03 GMT A stone discovered by chance on the Isle of Canna is Scotland's first known example of a bullaun "cursing stone", experts reveal. China activist Chen lands in US Sun, 20 May 2012 03:49:36 GMT Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York, after his escape to the US embassy in Beijing last month sparked a diplomatic crisis. SpaceX aborts launch at lift-off Sat, 19 May 2012 10:58:05 GMT The US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon ship to the International Space Station. Fourth Mexican officer detained Sat, 19 May 2012 18:18:57 GMT A fourth senior Mexican officer is detained as part of an investigation into links between the army and drug trafficking cartels. Falklands War memorial unveiled Sun, 20 May 2012 15:59:21 GMT A service has taken place to dedicate a new memorial at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum to the Britons who died in the Falklands War. Bombs kill soldiers in Mogadishu Sat, 19 May 2012 18:37:37 GMT Somali government soldiers are among five people killed in two bomb attacks in the capital Mogadishu blamed on al-Shabab Islamist fighters. Obama unveils US Africa food plan Fri, 18 May 2012 15:45:40 GMT US President Barack Obama announces a $3bn (£1.9bn) plan to boost food security in Africa ahead of a G-8 summit near Washington. Sri Lanka general to be released Sun, 20 May 2012 03:41:25 GMT Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa has signed papers to free his political rival General Sarath Fonseka from prison - three years after the civil war ended. Crowded House drummer Jones dies Sun, 20 May 2012 11:07:50 GMT Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45. Thousands cheer winners Chelsea Sun, 20 May 2012 17:22:59 GMT Thousands of Chelsea fans cheer on the squad during a parade to celebrate their team's Champions League victory in Munich. Phone hack police chief to retire Sun, 20 May 2012 06:56:18 GMT The senior Scotland Yard officer in charge of three linked phone-hacking investigations will retire later this year, the Met Police confirms. Benghazi votes in local elections Sat, 19 May 2012 21:48:30 GMT Residents in the Libyan city of Benghazi vote in local council elections, the first polls held in the city since the 1960s. Protesters angered by Gulf union Fri, 18 May 2012 16:54:23 GMT Thousands of Bahrainis protest outside the capital against a plan to create a union of Gulf Arab countries, with similar demonstrations in Tehran. Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb dies Sun, 20 May 2012 22:40:32 GMT Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family say. Balls warns of cuts 'catastrophe' Sun, 20 May 2012 10:21:05 GMT Labour's Ed Balls warns the world economy faces a "catastrophe" unless Germany abandons pressure on eurozone countries to cut public spending. Obama: EU 'must focus on growth' Sun, 20 May 2012 06:09:32 GMT US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery. Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke Sun, 20 May 2012 13:23:41 GMT Former chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems. Facebook shares see modest debut Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:36 GMT Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%. West Indies raise victory hopes Sun, 20 May 2012 18:01:59 GMT West Indies mount a stirring fightback to raise their hopes of pulling off an unlikely victory over England in the first Test at Lord's. Sharapova wins Italian Open crown Sun, 20 May 2012 18:23:49 GMT World number two Maria Sharapova recovers from a set and 4-0 down to beat Li Na and defend her Italian Open crown in Rome. McDowell loses Match Play final Sun, 20 May 2012 17:57:44 GMT Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell is narrowly beaten by Nicolas Colsaerts in the final of the World Match Play in Andalucia. Baritone Fischer-Dieskau dies Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:52 GMT The respected German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, famed for his performances of Schubert's song cycle Winter Journey, dies at the age of 86. Obama leads Donna Summer tributes Fri, 18 May 2012 08:59:34 GMT President Barack Obama joins a host of music industry luminaries in paying tribute to Donna Summer following the disco star's death at the age of 63. Moffat to receive special Bafta Sat, 19 May 2012 00:13:47 GMT Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce. VIDEO: Maldives' 'apocalyptic' waste island Sat, 19 May 2012 23:14:53 GMT Although the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' island waste dump. VIDEO: Facebook founder's new status Sun, 20 May 2012 13:25:39 GMT The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, updates his status on his own Facebook page to announce he has married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan. VIDEO: Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US Sun, 20 May 2012 08:36:55 GMT Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York with his wife and children to begin a new life in the United States. VIDEO: Nato summit to focus on Afghanistan Sun, 20 May 2012 09:23:06 GMT World leaders travel to Chicago in the US for the Nato summit, where it is hoped an aid plan for Afghanistan will be agreed. VIDEO: Norway's self-sufficient prison Sun, 20 May 2012 04:11:30 GMT The island of Bastoey is home to a prison population that is allowed to wander woods, fields and beaches unhindered by the unarmed guards. VIDEO: Bankruptcy fears in Greek town Sun, 20 May 2012 09:35:02 GMT As the likelihood of Greece leaving the euro grows, the BBC's Tim Whewell reports from the small Greek town of Lavrion to find out what life is like when the money runs out. VIDEO: First theatre opens in SA's Soweto Sat, 19 May 2012 22:47:22 GMT South Africa is to opens its first theatre in a township - Soweto - once home to former President Nelson Mandela. VIDEO: The low-cost tablets battling Apple Sat, 19 May 2012 09:03:45 GMT LJ Rich takes a look at the low-cost tablets battling Apple's dominance in India. VIDEO: One-minute World News Sun, 20 May 2012 15:44:01 GMT Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. What next if Greece quits the euro? Sun, 20 May 2012 16:34:19 GMT What happens if Greece quits the euro? Facebook: How the others fared Sun, 20 May 2012 00:20:27 GMT How have other high-flying internet stocks performed? US firms put principles before profits Sun, 20 May 2012 16:31:15 GMT The US firms putting social values before chasing the highest profits Cannes 2012: Reporter's Diary Sun, 20 May 2012 17:54:01 GMT How did Pete Doherty's acting debut go down at the festival? Week in pictures: 12-18 May 2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:40:55 GMT News photographs from around the world this week The Chinese who actually like cheese Sat, 19 May 2012 10:50:06 GMT The Chinese who actually like cheese... stir-fried of course! The Queen as seen from the Commonwealth Sun, 20 May 2012 10:42:32 GMT 'No-one visits Zambia, so waiting to see the Queen felt surreal'
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