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Mayawati palm tree imports probed
Limbless man swims from PNG to Indonesia
Has China's security chief escaped chop?
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The BBC's Damian Grammaticas examines signs that China's security chief, Zhou Yongkang, may have survived any threats to his leadership.
21 May 2012
Last updated at 08:22 ET
US-Pakistan rift hits Nato summit
A US-Pakistan row over supply routes to Afghanistan is casting a cloud over the Nato summit in Chicago, as leaders discuss troop withdrawals.
- Mission accomplished, sort of
- Chicago braced for more protests
- Missile shield 'up and running'
- High stakes for Nato drivers
Three climbers die on Mt Everest
Three climbers have died as they returned from the summit of Mount Everest, officials in Nepal say, with fears the toll may rise.
Sri Lanka ex-army chief freed
The former Sri Lankan army chief, Sarath Fonseka, is released after more than two years in jail.
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Sri Lanka ex-army chief freed01:57
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Filipinos protest at Lady Gaga gigs01:24
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Nato leaders discuss Afghan withdrawal02:48
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Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US01:47
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Maldives' 'apocalyptic' waste island03:33
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Flags 'a factor' in Karachi unrest01:15
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Sri Lanka parade marks anniversary01:14
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Nato summit to focus on Afghanistan02:07
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Sharapova beats Li Na in Italian Open
World number two Maria Sharapova recovers from a set and 4-0 down to beat Li Na and defend her Italian Open crown in Rome.
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Soutik Biswas
Delhi correspondent
Is India a dumping ground for drugs?
11:02 UK time, Friday, 11 May 2012
A parliamentary panel report finds serious shortcomings in the way drugs are tested and sold in India.
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