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PTI 'wins revote' in tense Karachi
Imran Khan's party wins its first National Assembly seat in the Pakistani city of Karachi after a partial re-run of voting, unofficial results show.
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.
London Market Report
London Market 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.
Man kills four in Israeli bank
A man shoots four people dead in a bank in southern Israel before turning the gun on himself, reportedly after a dispute over an overdraft.
Uganda raids over Museveni 'plot'
Ugandan police raid the offices of at least two newspapers following reports that President Yoweri Museveni is grooming his son to succeed him and people opposed to the plan could be killed.
India and China pledge on border row
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says India and China must "improve mechanisms" to settle a long-running border dispute, pledging his commitment to "peace and tranquility".
Chen issues plea for relatives
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng tells the BBC he thinks Washington should do more to protect his relatives, a year after he fled China for the US.
Pistorius will not compete in 2013
Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder.
New England team kit is revealed
The new England kit is revealed and is set to be worn for the first time in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.
Cleric Abu Qatada refused bail
Radical cleric Abu Qatada is refused bail by an immigration tribunal in his latest bid for freedom.
VIDEO: Getaway of blind activist retraced
The family of Chen Guangcheng are 'paying for his activism' back home according to the Chinese dissident
Egypt sends extra troops to Sinai
Egypt deploys extra troops to the Sinai peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted there.
Godolphin doping scandal widens
The Godolphin doping scandal widens as seven more horses, including St Leger winner Encke, fail new drugs tests.
Congo clashes as UN force deploys
Heavy fighting takes place between government and rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the UN is deploying an attack force.
VIDEO: Syria troops 'claim Qusair victory'
Fierce fighting is reported in the strategic Syrian town of Qusair, as the state news agency reports that the army has taken control of most of the town.
Actavis agrees Warner Chilcott deal
US drugs maker Actavis, itself the subject of bid speculation, agrees to buy Dublin-based rival Warner Chilcott for $8.5bn (£5.6bn) including debt.
'No proof' Israel shot Gaza child
An Israeli government investigation concludes a French news report in 2000, which blamed Israeli troops for shooting dead a Palestinian child, was baseless.
Russia pollster 'is foreign agent'
Russia's only independent polling agency says it may have to close after being targeted by prosecutors under the controversial "foreign agents" law.
No sign of record US lottery winner
A small Florida city waits for the winner of the largest lottery jackpot in US history, more than $590m (£388m), to come forward.









