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Kate prank call DJ award 'bad taste'
An Australian minister says an award for one of the DJs behind a royal prank call linked to the death of a nurse in the UK is in "bad taste".
Labour 'to keep child benefit cuts'
A future Labour government would not reverse the coalition's cuts to child benefit, as its leaders believe it could not afford to, the BBC learns.
Australia's growth misses forecasts
Australia's economy growth is lower than forecast in the first three months of the year, as a dip in investment offset gains in exports and consumer spending.
VIDEO: Fifth night of violence in Turkey
Violent anti-government demonstrations have continued for a fifth consecutive night in Turkey, as police and protesters clashed in Ankara and Istanbul.
Syrian regime 'used sarin' - France
There is no doubt Syria's government has used sarin during the country's crisis, says France's foreign minister, without specifying where or when.
Senator links 'hormones' to abuse
A US Republican senator is criticised for telling a congressional hearing military sex assault is partly down to "hormone levels".
UK's £18m aid for Bangladesh workers
The UK is to donate £18m to help train Bangladeshi garment workers, following the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Dhaka that killed more than 1,100.
UK's £18m aid for Bangladesh workers
The UK is to donate £18m to help train Bangladeshi garment workers, following the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Dhaka that killed more than 1,100.
In pictures: Colombian prison island
Nature reclaims island with a harsh prison past
10 things you might not know about India
And nine other surprising things about India
The opinion pollsters who dodged mortar fire and militias
The Brit who took public opinion surveys to war-torn Iraq
VIDEO: S Korea in 'defector' orphans plea
South Korea has demanded that North Korea ensure the safety of nine young defectors who have been sent home after being arrested in Laos.
6ft lizard named after Doors singer
A 6ft-long lizard species that roamed South East Asia some 36-40 million years ago is named after The Doors singer Jim Morrison.









