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IMF issues austerity cuts warning

Inappropriate spending cuts could "strangle" growth, so austerity measures should be tailor-made by each country, the head of the IMF warns. full story.

US fears for Bin Laden 'informer'

The US defence secretary says he is concerned about a Pakistani doctor arrested for providing intelligence for the US raid that killed Osama Bin Laden. full story.

Pakistan humiliate abject England

Top-ranked England are bowled out for only 72 to crumble to a 72-run defeat in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and lose the three-match series. full story.

New Libya torture claims emerge

The BBC hears accounts from prison inmates in Libya suggesting that supporters of former leader Col Gaddafi are being tortured in detention. full story.

Woman's body found on cruise ship

Divers find a 17th body in the wreck of the stricken Costa Concordia, as preparations to empty its fuel tanks are halted by poor weather. full story.

South Sudan 'nears oil shutdown'

South Sudan says it will complete its threatened shutdown of oil production on Saturday after no deal was reached with Sudan over pipeline use. full story.

Demi Moore 911 call tape released

Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday. full story.

UN considers Syria crisis action

The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence. full story.

Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes

Violence breaks out in Senegal after the country's top court rules that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in office. full story.

Five held in police payment probe

Four current and former Sun journalists and a police officer have been arrested by detectives investigating alleged corrupt payments. full story.

Hamid Karzai in Britain for talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in the UK to meet PM David Cameron following France's decision to speed up the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. full story.

Warning over Niger harvest crisis

The opportunity to avert a major food crisis in the West African state of Niger is closing fast, Save the Children warns. full story.

VIDEO: Damascus suburb rises against Assad

President Assad's grip over the Damascus suburb of Saqba appears to be weakening. full story.