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25 May 2012 Last updated at 14:02 ET

Hollande defends Afghan exit planFrancois Hollande arrives in Kabul (25/05/12)

President Francois Hollande defends his decision to end France's military mission in Afghanistan early, during an unannounced visit to Kabul.

South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak, in the centre, following honour guardsWar remains return to South Korea

The remains of 12 South Korean soldiers return home, in the first repatriation of soldiers from the South killed during the Korean War 60 years ago.

KAT 7 telescopeNations to share giant telescope

The Square Kilometre Array - one of the great scientific projects of the 21st Century - will be hosted by both Africa and Australasia.

Damian Grammaticas, Beijing correspondent Article written by Damian Grammaticas Damian Grammaticas Beijing correspondent

A love-hate relationship

13:46 UK time, Wednesday, 23 May 2012

The BBC's Damian Grammaticas discusses China's mixed feelings towards foreigners as portrayed in its media following a recent series of events.

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Soutik Biswas, Delhi correspondent Article written by Soutik Biswas Soutik Biswas Delhi correspondent

Is IPL a 'crony league'?

9 hours ago

Historian Ramachandra Guha's scathing critique of the Indian Premier League raises a number of uncomfortable questions.

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