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VIDEO: Iranians hail new president Rouhani
Thousands of Iranians take to the streets of Tehran to celebrate the election of Hassan Rouhani as their new president.
Rouhani hails 'win over extremism'
Hassan Rouhani calls his election as Iran's president a "victory of moderation over extremism" as Western nations vow to work with him.
VIDEO: Istanbul protesters defy police
Protesters have clashed with Turkish police in Istanbul, after riot squads used tear gas and water cannon to eject demonstrators from Gezi Park.
Bahraini activist freed in UAE
A Bahraini political activist is freed in the United Arab Emirates nearly two months after being arrested amid official silence.
Istanbul protesters defy police
Protesters clash with Turkish police in a night of widespread unrest that erupted when riot officers ejected demonstrators from Istanbul's Gezi Park.
Pakistani city in shock after attack
Mourning is declared in the Pakistani city of Quetta after 25 people are killed by gunmen attacking female students and a hospital treating them.
'Few men' take extra paternity leave
Fewer than 1% of fathers are taking advantage of additional paternity leave - which allows them up to 26 weeks off work - figures suggest.
VIDEO: Egypt to cut diplomacy with Syria
The Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, has announced that Cairo is cutting off diplomatic relations with Syria.
Police clear Istanbul's Gezi Park
Turkish riot police clear a park in the centre of Istanbul which has been occupied for more than two weeks by anti-government protesters.
Mickelson in pole position at Merion
Phil Mickelson will hope to end his US Open heartache as he takes a one-shot lead into the final round at Merion.
Change in the wind for Qatar leaders
Qatar's rulers signal that change is in the wind
Why the US locks up prisoners for life
Why the US favours whole-life sentences
Living with ghosts in the Himalayas
The Indian village where spirit possession is a big issue
Pope appoints Vatican bank prelate
Pope Francis takes his first major step towards reforming to the troubled Vatican bank, naming a trusted prelate to oversee its management.
VIDEO: Israel's extreme beach bat and ball
Israel's extreme bat and ball beach craze
Shane Williams called up by Lions
Former Wales wing Shane Williams is named in the British and Irish Lions team for Tuesday's game against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Iranians hail new president Rouhani
Thousands of Iranians take to the streets of the capital, Tehran, to celebrate the election of Hassan Rouhani as their new president.
Mourinho 'did not want Man Utd job'
Jose Mourinho says he "knew months ago" of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement plans but was always intent on Chelsea.
Jordan to keep US F-16s and Patriots
The US says it will leave Patriot missiles and F-16 jets in Jordan, amid Russia warnings against imposing a no-fly zone over Syria.
Argentina 26-51 England
Marland Yarde scores two tries on a dazzling Test debut as England romp to a historic clean sweep against Argentina.









