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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, appoints respected Finance Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo as prime minister.

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

Why India's boxers could shine at Olympics

A 474-year-old painting stolen by Nazis during World War II has been returned by US officials to the heirs of its Paris-based Italian Jewish owner.

The songs and postcards appear to be right - a study suggests we really do like to be beside the seaside.

A growing number of teenagers are signing up to become scout leaders, the annual census from the Scout Association shows.

Mexican police seize more than 250,000 rifle bullets on a trailer being driven across the border from the US.

Three members of the US Secret Service are leaving the agency following a prostitution scandal in Colombia ahead of President Obama's visit.

The Scottish government denies Labour claims it is "causing real misery" in communities by cutting grants given to bus operators.

With autism diagnoses rising more and more parents are plunged into a battle to get their child treatment, writes Louis Theroux.

Sir David Attenborough's Frozen Planet will take on panel show host Keith Lemon and Sherlock at the TV Baftas next month.

Capturing and burying the greenhouse gas CO2 from power stations is viable - but long-term government support will be needed, a report says.

In 2000 Daniel Suelo gave away all his cash and began living in caves in Utah. Mark Sundeen, author of "The Man Who Quit Money", explains what his story tells us about modern America.

The latest salvo in the battle to launch a digital wallet is unveiled - with a mini, stick-on credit card.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Chelsea are now favourites to reach the Champions League final after the holders were beaten at Stamford Bridge.

Thousands of rural workers in Honduras join land invasions as a part of a dispute with large landowners and the government.

The European Parliament backs a controversial deal clarifying US access to personal data about airline passengers.

Nato ministers are maintaining the war in Afghanistan is still on track.

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

A 22-year-old man appears in court charged with the murder of west Belfast man John Mongan four years ago.