Troops shell rebel targets with jets and helicopters as offensive following declaration of state of emergency continues.
Africa Last Modified: 18 May 2013 11:25 GMT
President Hollande signs bill into law after Constitutional Council dismisses legal challenge by opposition party.
Europe Last Modified: 18 May 2013 05:15 GMT
Judge leading probe into death of ex-Russian spy in London upholds government request to withhold crucial evidence.
Europe Last Modified: 18 May 2013 06:49 GMT
Landslides brought on by heavy rains along the southern coast cause 55 deaths and affect more than a million people.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 18 May 2013 06:10 GMT
Woman at centre of "bunga bunga" sex trial gives sensational account of how guests partied at villa of Italy's ex-PM.
Europe Last Modified: 18 May 2013 08:52 GMT
In Video
Programme Highlights
US: Silencing news sources?
Listening Post18 May 2013 08:09 GMT
After the seizure of AP's phone records, we ask if the US is still the land of the free for journalists and sources.
The US disconnect over climate change
Inside Story Americas18 May 2013 10:40 GMT
Amid growing scientific proof that global warming is man-made, we look at why the public gives credence to the sceptics.
In Depth
Trial highlights slew of Singapore scandals
18 May 2013 11:57 GMT
Many Singaporeans are alarmed by a surge of corruption cases, but some see it as a sign their justice system is working.
Kenya clinic riot spotlights mental health
17 May 2013 12:35 GMT
Dozens escape hospital after complaining of poor treatment highlighting problems faced by mental illness patients.
Programmes
Featured
China Rising
A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Al-Nakba
Series on the Palestinian 'catastrophe' of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures.
Syria: The War Within
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
China angles for Arctic power
China aims to expand its influence in the resource rich area.
Crisis in Bangladesh
Extensive coverage of war crimes tribunals and controversial calls for blasphemy laws.
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