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Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose stay at the US embassy caused a diplomatic crisis, leaves China on a plane heading for the US.

Pressure heaped on eurozone talks

Two weeks ago four students were killed when government troops stormed the campus of Aleppo University, sparking wider demonstrations in Syria's main commercial centre, which had been relatively quiet.

Opening the talks at Camp David, President Obama said sorting out the problem was a matter of extraordinary importance.

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.

A wreck found off the Dorset coast is identified as the missing Purbeck Isle fishing boat.

Thousands of members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have taken part in a parade and flypast for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

US baby boomers are advised to get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, in a move health officials say could save 120,000 lives.

About 100,000 people thronged the streets to see the first day of the torch relay.

Do repeated concussions lead to brain damage?

Dita Von Teese on burlesque and her female fans

Schools should keep detailed records of the languages spoken by ethnic minority pupils urges a report.

The US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon ship to the International Space Station.

The operation to remove the wreck of the Costa Concordia will be the biggest of its kind, at a cost reported to be at least $300m, according to salvage firms and the ship's owners.

Mother-of-two Kirstie Allsopp said it is difficult for some people to be good parents, because they didn't have good parents themselves. It comes after David Cameron dismissed claims that a new scheme to teach parenting skills amount to a 'nanny state'.

Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.

Can South Africa overcome prejudice to attract gay tourists?

US President Obama hosts an opening dinner for G8 leaders, discussing North Korea, Syria and Iran, with the eurozone crisis likely to top Saturday's agenda.

Hibs fail to secure their first Scottish Cup Final win in 110 years after losing 5-1 at Hampden to their Edinburgh rivals Hearts.

The Smith Museum in Stirling is unlocking the display case and letting fans hold the oldest football in the world.