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Deadly quake hits northern Italy

A magnitude-six earthquake in northern Italy kills at least four people, causing "significant damage" to the region's cultural heritage. full story.

Obama: EU 'must focus on growth'

US President Obama wraps up a G8 summit saying that leaders agree economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery. full story.

Facebook boss in surprise wedding

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg ends a hectic week by getting married to long -time girlfriend Priscilla Chan in a surprise ceremony at his home. full story.

Sri Lanka general to be released

Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa has signed papers to free his political rival General Sarath Fonseka from prison - three years after the civil war ended. full story.

Chelsea fans jubilant at cup win

Chelsea fans across the world are celebrating their team's historic Champions League win, as a victory parade in west London is planned. full story.

Phone hack police chief to retire

The senior Scotland Yard officer in charge of three linked phone-hacking investigations will retire later this year, the Met Police confirms. full story.

Serbia votes for new president

Voters in Serbia have a choice between a reformist and a nationalist as they vote for a president, months after winning EU candidate status. full story.

China activist Chen lands in US

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York, after his escape to the US embassy in Beijing last month sparked a diplomatic crisis. full story.

Sudan's Bashir 'ready for peace'

After crisis talks with Sudan's Omar al-Bashir, African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki says the president is committed to security agreements with South Sudan. full story.

Benghazi votes in local elections

Residents in the Libyan city of Benghazi vote in local council elections, the first polls held in the city since the 1960s. full story.

Dominican vote likely to be close

Two veteran politicians contest elections in the Dominican Republic after a presidential campaign dominated by concerns over rising food and fuel costs. full story.

Thousands greet Olympic torch

The Olympic flame sets off on its 70-day tour of the UK in the build-up to the London 2012 games. full story.

VIDEO: Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in New York with his wife and children to begin a new life in the United States. full story.