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Pakistani politician is shot dead  Sat, 18 May 2013 22:02:59 GMT
Pakistani politician Zahra Shahid Hussain, a senior member of Imran Khan's Movement for Justice party, has been shot dead in the city of Karachi. 
Massacre suspect held in Ivory Coast  Sat, 18 May 2013 20:57:15 GMT
The authorities in Ivory Coast arrest militia leader Amade Oueremi, suspected of one of the worst massacres during 2011 post-election violence. 
Saudi woman reaches Everest summit  Sat, 18 May 2013 11:34:55 GMT
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain. 
Father of Assad spokesman kidnapped  Sat, 18 May 2013 21:06:38 GMT
Gunmen in Syria abduct the elderly father of Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, one of the most powerful voices in the government. 
Warner in Twitter row investigation  Sat, 18 May 2013 09:11:32 GMT
Opener David Warner is asked by Cricket Australia to explain why abusive messages to journalists are on his Twitter account. 
Nigeria army imposes curfew on city  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:55:35 GMT
Nigeria's military announces a 24-hour curfew in parts of the city of Maiduguri and says it has arrested 65 militants as it fights Boko Haram rebels. 
Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:17 GMT
Tens of thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, rally in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government. 
Fresh violence kills eight in Iraq  Sat, 18 May 2013 13:51:31 GMT
Fresh outbreaks of violence in Iraq have left at least eight people dead, police say, hours after the worst day of sectarian violence in the country for months. 
Car hits crowd at Virginia parade  Sat, 18 May 2013 22:13:05 GMT
Up to 60 people were injured when a car ploughed into a crowd during a parade in the US state of Virginia, officials say. 
Mental health 'bible' update due  Sat, 18 May 2013 01:32:32 GMT
An update to one of the most important manuals in mental health - known as the bible of psychiatry - is to be published later on Saturday. 
Voting under way at Eurovision  Sat, 18 May 2013 21:09:31 GMT
Voting has begun at the Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Malmo, Sweden. 
Tearful Beckham signs off with win  Sat, 18 May 2013 21:23:50 GMT
An emotional David Beckham leaves the pitch in tears as he completes the final home match of his career. 
VIDEO: Would-be robber struck by bus  Sat, 18 May 2013 02:33:03 GMT
A would-be robber had a lucky escape after he was struck by a bus, moments after he snatched a woman's mobile phone in Bogota, Colombia. 
EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs  Sat, 18 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT
The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection. 
VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark  Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:51 GMT
After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife.