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VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of  Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:57 GMT
George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world. 
VIDEO: Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:57 GMT
The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock. 
VIDEO: One-minute World News  Mon, 20 May 2013 20:54:20 GMT
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. 
VIDEO: China film censorship 'terrible'  Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11:38 GMT
Film director Sir Alan Parker says he is appalled at how blockbuster films like Titanic and Ironman are being edited to satisfy Chinese censors. 
VIDEO: Rwandan Congo proxy claims 'ridiculous'  Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:27 GMT
Rwandan President Paul Kagame dismisses allegations that his country has used proxy forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 
VIDEO: Evita's memorabilia goes on tour  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:41:52 GMT
An exhibition of personal memorabilia which belonged to the Argentine icon Eva Peron is going on tour in a number of Latin American countries. 
VIDEO: Gumball rally sets off from Denmark  Sun, 19 May 2013 16:46:23 GMT
Up to 100 predominantly luxury cars are taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally in which some of the world's richest petrol-heads get to flaunt their wealth during a drive that will take them through Europe. 
Apple 'among largest tax avoiders'  Mon, 20 May 2013 21:59:02 GMT
Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee, who says the company avoided paying billions of dollars in US taxes. 
China 'can't be free rider on trade'  Mon, 20 May 2013 19:43:56 GMT
China cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns. 
Ex-Nokia team makes rival smartphone  Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:18 GMT
A smartphone created by former Nokia employees is unveiled ahead of its release later this year. 
China 'state hackers renew attacks'  Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:08 GMT
State-sponsored hackers are renewing their attacks on the US after a three-month hiatus, according to the New York Times. 
Taylor Swift wins at Billboards  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT
The country pop singer, Rihanna, One Direction and Justin Bieber all win at this year's Billboard Music Awards. 
Rod Stewart returns to UK number one  Sun, 19 May 2013 18:01:43 GMT
Rod Stewart scores his first UK number one album for 34 years, going straight to the top with his LP, Time. 
UK astro Peake given station date  Mon, 20 May 2013 08:26:51 GMT
UK astronaut Tim Peake is to fly to the International Space Station, launching on a Soyuz rocket in November or December 2015. 
Tree health policy to 'stop spread'  Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:23 GMT
Strengthening biosecurity at UK borders and a plant health risk register would help protect the nation's trees from pests and diseases, a report concludes.