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23 May 2013 Last updated at 11:50 ET

Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine

Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 20 people dead, officials say.

Obama to set out US drone policy

President Obama is expected to defend US drone strikes and promise more transparency over the attacks, in a major counter-terrorism speech.

Uefa crackdown on doping and racism

Uefa announces a series of new measures designed to combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs in European football. BBC Sport

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.
Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses

A Bangladesh government report into the collapse of a multi-storey factory building, which killed more than 1,100, uncovers a series of violations.
Berlusconi prosecutor 'sent bullets'

The prosecutor in the trial in which Silvio Berlusconi is accused of paying for underage sex is sent a letter containing bullets, her office says.
Global markets fall on growth fears
Russia to evacuate Arctic station
Stockholm riots spread around city
Ecuador satellite space crash fears
Rafsanjani criticises Iran's leaders
Thousands at author Achebe's funeral
Google acquires kite-power firm
Shot US suspect 'admitted' murder
Iceland expands volcano monitoring
French singer Georges Moustaki dies
Germany tops BBC country image poll

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