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World: BBC_World: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: Donderdag 23 Mei 2013 15:54:28
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- Thousands at author Achebes funeral
Thousands of mourners attend the funeral of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died in March, in his home town in Anambra state. 23 May , 2013 : 15:59:11
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- Security services knew Woolwich men
Both suspects in the killing of a serving soldier in London were known to security services, senior Whitehall sources confirm to the BBC. 23 May , 2013 : 15:48:01
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- Bombers hit Niger barracks and mine
Suicide bombers target a military camp and a French-run uranium mine in north-western Niger leaving at least 19 people dead, officials say. 23 May , 2013 : 15:33:56
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- Rosberg fastest in second practice
Nico Rosberg heads Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and the two Ferraris to set the pace in second practice at Monaco. 23 May , 2013 : 15:31:55
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- SA police anti-crime site hacked
A hacker has attacked a South African police website, downloading the details of whistleblowers who reported crime, an official says. 23 May , 2013 : 15:24:28
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- VIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. 23 May , 2013 : 15:00:59
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- Dutch trader arrested over horsemeat
Dutch meat wholesaler, Willy Selten, is arrested for allegedly selling 300 tonnes of horsemeat labelled as beef, officials say. 23 May , 2013 : 14:59:16
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- Ecuador satellite space crash fears
Space engineers in Ecuador are trying to establish if the countrys only satellite has been damaged in a crash with space debris. 23 May , 2013 : 14:30:25
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- Obama to set out US drone policy
President Obama is expected to defend US drone strikes and promise more transparency over the programme, in a major counter-terrorism speech. 23 May , 2013 : 14:09:05
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- Congo truce declared for Ban visit
M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo declare a ceasefire to ease the way for UN chief Ban Ki-moon to visit the conflict-hit area, a spokesman says. 23 May , 2013 : 13:51:01
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- Dhaka collapse probe uncovers abuses
A Bangladesh government report into the collapse of a multi-storey factory building, which killed more than 1,100, uncovers a series of violations. 23 May , 2013 : 13:28:28
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- Rafsanjani criticises Irans leaders
Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani accuses the countrys leadership of ignorance after he is barred from running for office, say reports. 23 May , 2013 : 13:19:14
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- VIDEO: Building boom in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabias construction industry is booming but while smart Dubai-style units are springing up in big cities, the country is still facing a growing housing crisis. 23 May , 2013 : 12:56:46
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- Stockholm riots spread around city
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm sees unrest spread around the city, with a restaurant and up to 40 cars burnt. 23 May , 2013 : 12:53:48
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- UK first quarter growth unchanged
The UKs economy grew at 0.3% in the first three months of the year, official figures confirm, but concerns remain over the strength of the recovery. 23 May , 2013 : 12:46:10
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