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Egyptian army says Sinai hostages freed
Spokesman says that policemen and border guard abducted in Sinai peninsula last week have been released.
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 05:49 GMT
Middle East
Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping
Security forces kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai
Tornado rescue efforts wind down in Oklahoma
Scientists conclude tornado was an EF5 on Fujita scale, the most powerful type, capable of hurling cars like missiles.
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 02:05 GMT
Americas
Texas tornado tragedy
Search for missing
Clean-up begins in US states
Imran Khan discharged from hospital
Pakistani politician return to Lahore home after treatment for back injuries incurred during election campaign fall.
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 05:43 GMT
Central & South Asia
Pakistan elections and the challenges facing the new government
Sharif assembling new Pakistan government
Pakistan’s new PM to decide fate of Musharraf
Two key candidates barred from Iran election
Ex-president Hashemi Rafsanjani and an ally of President Ahmadinejad disqualified from running in presidential polls.
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 05:58 GMT
Middle East
Iran rejects women presidential hopefuls
Ex-nuclear negotiator enters race
Why sanctions are not working
Sweden riots continue after police shooting
Windows smashed, cars and several containers set on fire, and seven police officers injured in a Stockholm suburb.
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 02:06 GMT
Europe
Syrians seek safety in Sweden
Muslims in Sweden face stiffer Ramadan test
Four arrested in Sweden over 'terror plot'
Egyptian army says Sinai hostages freed
Tornado rescue efforts wind down in Oklahoma
Imran Khan discharged from hospital
Two key candidates barred from Iran election
Sweden riots continue after police shooting
US immigration bill moves one step forward
Senate Judiciary Committee approves potentially historic legislation following weeks of marathon hearings.
Americas
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 02:51 GMT
Apple CEO rejects 'tax evasion' charges
Tim Cook tells US Senate hearing that Apple does not use 'tax gimmicks' to avoid paying more taxes.
Business
Last Modified: 21 May 2013 22:51 GMT
Syria parties 'preparing for peace talks'
Opposition and government to take part in internationally-sponsored peace conference, Syria peace envoy says.
Middle East
Last Modified: 21 May 2013 15:45 GMT
North Korea sends special envoy to China
Choe Ryong-Hae, director of Korean People's Army politburo and special envoy to Kim Jong-Un, flew to China on Wednesday.
Asia-Pacific
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 03:05 GMT
Microsoft unveils new Xbox gaming console
Xbox One will compete with Nintendo's new Wii U and Sony's PlayStation 4 for part of $65bn computer game market.
Americas
Last Modified: 22 May 2013 01:22 GMT
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HIV infection rates rising in Kazakhstan
Research shows that HIV/AIDS among gay men is far higher than what government statistics suggest.
Chile protesters call for education reform
Demonstrators try to disrupt President Sebastian Pinera's final state of the nation speech to Congress.
Egypt army ready to launch Sinai rescue
Guards at Gaza border respond to kidnapping of seven soldiers and policemen by going on strike.
Law to promote patriotism in Russia
Russian government plans legislation that would make it illegal to criticise country's role in World War II.
Studies split on video games' health benefits
New research says active gaming improves vascular health on kids, but other studies say otherwise.
Finland to bury nuclear waste underground
Country plans to solve problem of disposing radioactive waste permanently by using tunnels.
Philippine migrant workers pay personal price
Those going abroad for jobs earn more money, but their absence comes at a cost to their families.
Croatia finds another way to keep bees busy
Scientists in Croatia are using the insects to help find land mines.
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The root cause of Egypt's Sinai conflict
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Rawya Rageh
Africa
Nigeria's state of emergency
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Yvonne Ndege
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The scandalous erosion of US civil liberties
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Fighting for Australia's cattle farmers
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The power to go to war
Inside Story Americas
21 May 2013 10:50 GMT
What are the implications of the US president having the authority to use military force without congressional approval?
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21 May 2013 11:08 GMT
We follow this internationally acclaimed photographer as he explores beauty in unlikely places.
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Brazil stadium opens despite cost concerns
Gabriel Elizondo
21 May 2013 14:35 GMT
With a diameter of 1km, the new National Stadium cost $750m and was ready one year before the World Cup begins.
Fight for Somalia turns town to dust
Hamza Mohamed
21 May 2013 08:46 GMT
Once a bustling haven, Elasha Biyaha has almost become a ghost town as residents flee.
Glasgow's 'monumental mistake' stokes debate
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Physician dismisses force-feeding concerns
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Hezbollah plays its hand in battle for Syria
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Zak Brophy
Afghan archaeology site faces rocky future
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