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US to open direct Taliban talks: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:19:12 GMT - The US is to open direct peace talks with the Taliban after more than 10 years of war in Afghanistan, senior White House officials announce.
G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:48:09 GMT - Leaders of the G8 major economies agree plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders.
Brazil president 'proud' of protests: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:27:46 GMT - Dilma Rousseff says she is proud so many people are fighting for a better country, in her first public comments since mass protests on Monday.
Jolie double in US phone hack claim: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:38:53 GMT - A former stunt double for Angelina Jolie sues News Corp in the US, accusing the company of hacking into her phone to gain information about the star.
Mali signs peace deal with Tuareg: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:59:00 GMT - Mali's government signs a peace deal with Tuareg rebels to end conflict in the north in the run-up to elections next month.
Pakistan funeral bomb 'kills 27': Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:30:35 GMT - At least 27 people, including a newly-elected lawmaker, are killed in a suicide bombing at a funeral in north-west Pakistan, officials say.
Italy school bomber gets life term: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:06:22 GMT - An Italian court sentences to life in prison a man who carried out a school bomb attack in 2012, which killed a teenage girl and injured nine others.
Montreal mayor resigns after arrest: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:11:12 GMT - Montreal's Mayor Michael Applebaum resigns, a day after his arrest on 14 fraud charges, the latest scandal to hit Canadian local politics.
Vietnamese crew held in Philippines: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:45:40 GMT - Eighteen Vietnamese crew members are detained after their cargo ship allegedly hit a coral reef in the central Philippines, the coastguard says.
Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7m Jeeps: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:13:48 GMT - Chrysler agrees to recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after initially refusing a US government request to do so.
Hungary charges Nazi suspect, 98: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:53:12 GMT - A 98-year-old Nazi war crimes suspect, Laszlo Csatary, linked to the murder of Jews in World War II, is charged in Hungary.
Deadly bomb attacks hit Baghdad: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:05:15 GMT - At least 31 people are killed in a double suicide bomb attack at a Shia mosque in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Swiss bill on bank secrecy rebuffed: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:49:22 GMT - The lower house of Switzerland's parliament refuses to discuss a bill that would allow Swiss banks to pass client information to the US tax authorities.
US reveals 'indefinite detainees': Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:06:34 GMT - The US reveals a list of 46 Guantanamo inmates who it says it does not have the evidence to try, but are too dangerous to release.
'Standing man' leads Turkish protest: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:49:05 GMT - A Turkish protester dubbed the "standing man" leads a vigil on Istanbul's Taksim Square days after the authorities evicted demonstrators.
Father urges NSA leaker: 'Come home': Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:42:02 GMT - The father of ex-CIA document leaker Edward Snowden, who is in hiding in Hong Kong, urges his son not to commit "treason" and to face justice.
Huawei unveils 'slimmest' smartphone: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:03:46 GMT - Huawei unveils the world's slimmest smartphone saying the handset will work "miracles" for its brand.
Maradona in China compensation win: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:05:44 GMT - Diego Maradona wins compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.
VIDEO: Huawei unveils 'thinnest' smartphone: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:17:49 GMT - Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei unveils its latest mobile handset, which the company says is the thinnest on the market.
VIDEO: Camera pioneers' work goes on display: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:17:15 GMT - Portraits by 19th century photographers Henry and Charles Meade are subjects of a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
VIDEO: US and Cuba hold direct mail talks: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:29:55 GMT - Cuban and US officials hold talks about resuming direct mail services following a 50 year postal ban between the two countries.
VIDEO: One-minute World News: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:17:53 GMT - Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
VIDEO: Barbra Streisand receives PhD: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:37:48 GMT - Barbra Streisand received an honorary doctorate of philosophy degree from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
VIDEO: Billy Crystal becomes a monster: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:30:15 GMT - Hollywood actors Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprise their roles at Mike and Sulley in the new Monsters, Inc film
VIDEO: Lawrence concert line-up unveiled: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:05:47 GMT - Twenty years after the teenager Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death in London, details of a star-studded concert in his memory have been unveiled.
VIDEO: Sony and Microsoft in console wars: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:22:41 GMT - As Sony and Microsoft go into battle with their new consoles at the gaming expo E3, Marc Cieslak gets a front line view.
Deloitte gets one-year New York ban: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:50:41 GMT - Deloitte is suspended for one year from doing consulting work in New York after regulators criticised its work at Standard Chartered on anti-money laundering issues.
VIDEO: BBC World News business headlines: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:17 GMT - The latest international business headlines from BBC World News.
Sharp brings giant 90in TV to Europe: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:53:44 GMT - Sharp puts a record-sized TV on sale in Europe, but its 1080p resolution means owners will need a relatively large room to be able to watch it.
Huge 'holograms' created for doctors: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:48:55 GMT - Two junior doctors develop giant 3D animations of human body parts to make medics' lectures more memorable.
Broadway buoyed by Tony success: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:17:29 GMT - Eleven Broadway shows enjoy their most profitable week to date, with some earning more then $1m (£640,000) following success at the Tony Awards.
Jackson promoters 'inappropriate': Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:08:55 GMT - AEG's dealings with Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray were 'highly inappropriate', a music industry experts tells a US court.
Wet summers down to warmer Atlantic: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:45 GMT - Meteorologists and scientists meeting at the Met Office say the UK's damp summers could be caused by a warmer Atlantic Ocean.
Echoes reveal the shape of a room: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:50:37 GMT - The geometric shape of a room can be mapped using the echoes from a sound recorded by four microphones placed inside a room, research finds.
Baby success for new 'safer' IVF: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:19:34 GMT - In a world first, a healthy baby has been born using a "safer" new IVF method.
'Quiet epidemic' of UK male cancer: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:08:00 GMT - Action is needed to fight a "quiet epidemic" of oesophageal cancer, which is on the rise in the UK, particularly in men, say cancer experts.
Lacklustre Lions lose to Brumbies: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:25:02 GMT - The British and Irish Lions lose their 100% record as the Brumbies win 14-12 in the final game before the first Test against Australia.
Froome 'relief' at Wiggins Tour loss: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:06:00 GMT - Chris Froome says Sir Bradley Wiggins's absence from the Tour de France is a "relief" after media scrutiny of their rivalry.
How Napoleon's semaphore telegraph changed the world: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:50:37 GMT - Napoleonic semaphore was the world's first telegraph network, carrying messages across 18th Century France faster than ever before. Now a group of enthusiastic amateurs are reviving the ingenious system.
Five survivors of spectacular falls: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:12 GMT - A British man has survived a fall from the 15th floor of a New Zealand apartment block, according to local media. The odds may be against it, but others have lived after even more dramatic plummets.
General condemns Uganda 'monarchy': Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:20:10 GMT - Ugandan General David Sejusa accuses President Yoweri Museveni of trying to cling to power through a "political monarchy", in his first broadcast interview since fleeing to the UK.
China in carbon trading experiment: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:26:58 GMT - China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, is to launch its first carbon trading scheme as a pilot project in Shenzhen.
Russian Duma backs gay adoption ban: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:23 GMT - MPs in Moscow back a bill banning adoption of Russian orphans by foreign gay couples and by foreign singles from countries allowing gay marriage.
Arrest in US football dribbler death: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:26:22 GMT - An Oregon motorist suspected of fatally running down a US man on a quest to dribble a football from Seattle to Brazil for charity is arrested.
G8 backs urgent Syria peace talks: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:33 GMT - G8 leaders back calls for Syrian peace talks to be held in Geneva "as soon as possible", without mentioning the fate of President Bashar al-Assad.
Yahoo reveals US data requests: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:21:21 GMT - Yahoo is the latest firm to reveal the extent of US government snooping on its users following Prism leaks.
Minister hails 'web porn' progress: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:59:56 GMT - Ministers say agreements reached with internet firms will lead to a "fundamental change" in how images of child abuse are dealt with online.
Dawn Approach wins at Royal Ascot: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:20:11 GMT - Dawn Approach beats Toronado in a photo finish to win the St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day at Royal Ascot.
Soldiers selected for redundancy: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:37:57 GMT - Nearly 4,500 Army personnel are being told they have been made redundant in the biggest round of job cuts since the 2010 defence review, with 84% voluntary redundancies.
Wife 'warned' about pupil friendship: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:22:58 GMT - The wife of a teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl tells a court how their marriage fell apart before her husband and the girl went missing.
In pictures: Brazil protest banners: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:38:06 GMT - Mass protests in Brazil
In pictures: Singapore haze: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:24:00 GMT - Forest fires in Indonesia create haze
In pictures: On solid ground: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:01 GMT - Marking World Refugee Day
In pictures: Afghan army's elite special forces: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:49:44 GMT - Thwarting high-profile militant attacks
Day in pictures: 17 June 2013: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:05:59 GMT - Twenty-four hours of news photos: 17 June
In pictures: Tanzania's traditional healers: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:30:29 GMT - Healers in Tanzania’s southern highlands
In pictures: India's dying telegram service: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:34:39 GMT - Images from the last days of India's telegram service
In pictures: Rock festival fans: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:39:51 GMT - Download festival fans at Donington Park
Does a child die of hunger every 10 seconds?: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:48:21 GMT - Is it true that a child dies of hunger every 10 seconds?
How the US-EU trade deal affects you: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:10:53 GMT - Six ways the new EU-US trade deal might affect you
Africa rising - but who benefits?: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:01:09 GMT - But who gains most from the continent's rapid growth?
Colours of space - Visions of the Universe: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:58 GMT - The vivid hues astronomers use to bring the cosmos to life
Does Paris need new skyscrapers?: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:39:24 GMT - Critics question plans for 12 new skyscrapers
Day in pictures: 18 June 2013: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:59:58 GMT - Twenty-four hours of news photos from around the world
Behind Nigeria's piracy: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:45:09 GMT - How corruption in Nigeria's oil sector has fuelled sea attacks
VIDEO: Self-obsessed Millennials having fun: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:09:32 GMT - Meet the shallow, self-obsessed Millennials having so much fun
The missing children of Thailand: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:41:07 GMT - What has happened to Thailand's many missing children?
Brazil's leaders caught out by mass protests: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:55:14 GMT - Leaders caught out by mass protests, Gary Duffy writes

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