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Pakistani authorities restore access to the social media website Twitter after a brief ban for what officials called "offensive" content".

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

An annular eclipse, in which the Moon does not fully block out the light from the Sun, is set to take place across east Asia and the western US on Monday.

Spinner Graeme Swann says his England team-mates are confident that they can chase down the 181 runs required to beat the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, despite losing two late wickets for the addition of just 10 runs.

'Whatever transpires on Monday, West Indies can look back and know that they have fought hard and impressed many.'

Graeme Swann is optimistic about England's chances against the West Indies despite losing two late wickets.

West Indies mount a stirring fightback to raise their hopes of pulling off an unlikely victory over England in the first Test at Lord's.

Pakistan's government has imposed a countrywide ban on the social media website Twitter.

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse orders the release of the jailed former army chief, Sarath Fonseka.

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

Relive the action as West Indies battle their way back into contention in the first Test at Lord's.

World leaders travel to Chicago in the US for the Nato summit, where it is hoped an aid plan for Afghanistan will be agreed.

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

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A small number of British soldiers could remain in Afghanistan after forces withdraw in 2014, a senior UK government official says.

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

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.

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.

Jonathan Agnew says England missed a trick in not being more aggressive towards Shivnarine Chanderpaul on day three

Ian Bell feels the wicket of Shivnarine Chanderpaul holds the key to England's chances on the fourth day of the first Test.