Reinforcements, including helicopters, sent to pressure armed group holding seven members of security forces hostage.
Middle East Last Modified: 20 May 2013 19:17 GMT
At least 28 Hezbollah members reportedly killed while backing Syrian military attack on strategic town near Lebanon.
Middle East Last Modified: 21 May 2013 05:34 GMT
Thein Sein is first leader of his country to visit White House in nearly half a century.
Americas Last Modified: 20 May 2013 20:35 GMT
Two blasts 15 minutes apart claim at least four lives near justice ministry offices in provincial capital Makhachkala.
Europe Last Modified: 20 May 2013 19:02 GMT
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of 1960s rock band, played on hit songs such as "Break On Through to the Other Side".
Americas Last Modified: 21 May 2013 06:32 GMT
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India and China: Building trade and trust
Inside Story20 May 2013 09:48 GMT
There are signs of improving relations, but can the world's two most populous nations resolve their differences?
Syria: Atrocities on both sides?
Inside Syria19 May 2013 11:32 GMT
We look at whether the abuses allegedly committed by Syrian opposition fighters are merely isolated incidents.
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Hezbollah and Syria
Lebanon-based militia is assisting villagers caught up in the conflict.
Syria: The War Within
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
Afghan archaeology
Ancient ruins of Mes Aynak threatened by planned Chinese mining project.
China Rising
A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Crisis in Bangladesh
Extensive coverage of war crimes tribunals and controversial calls for blasphemy laws.
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