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Sloviansk self-proclaimed Mayor Vyacheslav Ponomaryov with his forces, 9 May Ukraine rebels 'to free' observers

Pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine tell a Russian news agency they seized four missing international monitors and may free them soon.

Police collect evidence near the body of Farzana Iqbal, who was killed by family members, at the site near the Lahore High Court building in Lahore May 27 'Police did nothing' to stop stoning

The husband of a Pakistani woman stoned to death in broad daylight outside a Lahore court says police did nothing to stop the attack.

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Ex-Man Utd owner Glazer dies aged 85 Malcolm Glazer

Malcolm Glazer, the billionaire businessman who led a controversial takeover of Manchester United in 2005, dies at the age of 85.

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Dr Johnnetta Betsch Cole 'Privilege to know and love Angelou'

28 May 2014 Last updated at 18:46 GMT

Dr Johnnetta Betsch Cole, director of the National Museum of African Art in Washington DC, reflects on the life of her friend Maya Angelou.

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Boko Haram leader 'Education is under attack'

The "shocking" actions of Boko Haram in Nigeria have focused world attention on the shortcomings of African education, says one former international leader.

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