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As the deadly air strikes in Gaza continue, thousands of campaigners across the world have been gathering to voice their disapproval of Israel's recent action.

The highs and lows of the career of Sheikh Hasina, one of Bangladesh's most high-profile and durable politicians.

One year after the post election violence, fear continues to stalk Kenya's displaced persons.

In just three months, an estimated 800,000 people were massacred in the Rwandan genocide of 1994. BBC News Online examines the causes.

What is at stake as Bangladesh holds elections to return it to democracy after two years of emergency rule?

Lebanese Maronite Christian leader Michel Aoun holds talks in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Mumbai's Jews are in a state of shock after last week's attacks, with many of them finding it hard to believe they could have been targeted by suspected Islamic militants, reports the BBC's Soutik Biswas.

Six men are convicted of the murder of Gerry Tobin - a Hells Angel shot dead on the M40 as he returned home from a biker festival.

Manager Csaba Laszlo says he understands why Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston travelled home to be with the Ghana squad even though he was carrying a thigh injury.

A father told a police operator he had "murdered his entire family", Newcastle Crown Court is told.

Jermain Taylor and Glen Johnson join the ever-growing list of fighters seeking a bout with Joe Calzaghe.

The former Prime Ministers of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia say that they are ready for a rare meeting.

Mansfield Town defender Alan O'Hare is excited about returning to his former club Chesterfield in the FA Cup first round.

Aunohita Mojumdar in Kabul explains why the American aid community is so pleased with Barack Obama's election triumph.

A Namibian cover star fulfils his dream

The apparent raid by US forces into Syria fits into a wider escalation of US counter-terrorist operations in the Middle East, says BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner.

With the Thai authorities pressing the UK to extradite former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, what are the chances their request will be met?

We take a look at over a century of Wales v NZ rivalry

A teenager accused of murdering Rhys Jones admitted shooting "a kid" shortly after the killing, a court hears.