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Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person ever convicted in connection with the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died at his home in Tripoli from cancer. full story.

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.

Nato to discuss Afghan withdrawal

Nato leaders are set to hold a summit dominated by Afghanistan, as the alliance prepares to hand over security duties to Afghans by the end of 2014. 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.

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.

Sudan releases foreign nationals

Sudan releases four foreigners detained last month near in the disputed area near the border with South Sudan, officials say. 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.

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.

Crowded House drummer Jones dies

Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45. 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.

VIDEO: Maldives' 'apocalyptic' waste island

Although the Maldives are known as an unspoilt tourist paradise, the islands struggle with managing their waste, as the BBC discovered on a visit to an 'apocalyptic' island waste dump. full story.