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16 May 2008 12:56 BST

Chinese president visits earthquake hit area

Rescue work continues after the earthquake

Chinese president Hu Jintao has visited the south-western Sichuan Province, where as many as 50,000 people are feared dead after Monday's earthquake.

Rescue work to free people potentially... Full Story

Osama Bin Laden releases new tape
Osama Bin Laden has released a new audio message claiming Muslims have a duty to wage holy war to liberate Palestinian land. Full Story
Zimbabwe presidential run-off date set
The delayed presidential run-off in Zimbabwe will take place on June 27th, the government has announced. Full Story
Aid still failing to reach Cyclone victims
International aid is still failing to reach many people in Burma affected by the devastating Cyclone Nargis. Full Story

California court overturns ban on same-sex marriages
The California supreme court has overturned a ban on same-sex marriages. Full Story

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The latest from the 2008 US presidential election. Full Story

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Building democracy in Lebanon
In a country on a knife-edge, even small contributions to stability can make a difference. Full Story

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Zimbabwe's election, Olympic torch protests and the credit crunch dominated headlines in April. Full Story

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Kosovo – a new nation
Kosovo has finally achieved independence from Serbia, which faces an uncertain future as a result. Full Story

France's new direction
Nicolas Sarkozy has a fight on his hands to push through his agenda for change in France. Full Story

Russia – a new cold war?
A look at Vladimir Putin's bullish foreign policy legacy as the Russian leader steps down from the Kremlin. Full Story