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Tour chief sorry for 'coloured' remark
European Tour chief George O'Grady apologises for using the phrase "coloured athletes" while defending Sergio Garcia.
Europe's stance on Hezbollah hardens
Hezbollah's support for Assad hardens European attitudes
VIDEO: Obama heckled over Guantanamo Bay
US President Barack Obama is heckled over his failure to close the Guantanamo Bay prison by a member of the audience during a national security speech.
VIDEO: Obama heckled over Guantanamo Bay
US President Barack Obama is heckled over his failure to close the Guantanamo Bay prison by a member of the audience during a national security speech.
French court questions IMF chief
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
New jewel theft hits Cannes festival
A necklace reportedly worth 1.9m euros (£1.6m) is stolen during the Cannes film festival, the second such theft to hit this year's event.
Pussy Riot member denied parole
A Russian court denies parole to a hunger-striking member of punk band Pussy Riot, Maria Alyokhina, despite calls for her to be freed.
US sanctions 'hit NK aid agencies'
European aid agencies in North Korea say US financial sanctions are severely restricting their attempts to improve agriculture and nutrition there.
Congo truce declared 'for Ban visit'
M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo declare a ceasefire for UN chief Ban Ki-moon's visit to the conflict-hit area, a spokesman for the group says.
Mogadishu culture shock for diaspora Somalis
Mogadishu culture shock for returning Somalis
Transition plan floated for Syria
As Syria's main opposition coalition begins three days of key talks, its leader puts forward a transition plan for the country.
French ex-leader reveals panda story
Former French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing reveals he was once jumped on by a panda when he dared himself to enter its cage.
Mozambique mines 'hurt locals'
International mining companies operating in Mozambique are failing in their obligation to people displaced by coal mining, says Human Rights Watch.
US man sought over Czech murders
Czech police are looking for a US man suspected of killing a family of four, including two ukulele musicians, in the southern city of Brno.
BBC shows off 'script-changing' radio
A radio that has the ability to alter scripts and other content depending on its location and other factors is being developed by the BBC.
BBC shows off 'script-changing' radio
A radio that has the ability to alter scripts and other content depending on its location and other factors is being developed by the BBC.
Europa League incentive considered
Uefa will announce on Friday whether the Europa League winners will be given a qualifying place in the Champions League.
Wear your uniforms, PM tells forces
Post-attack uniform advice relaxed
Germany tops BBC country image poll
A poll in 25 countries for the BBC World Service suggests Germany is the most favourably viewed country in the world.
VIDEO: 80-year-old claims new Everest record
An 80-year-old Japanese adventurer, Yuichiro Miura, becomes the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.









