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Central African Republic bans phone text messages
BBC NEWS
The authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) have banned the use of mobile phone text messages.
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff defends World Cup organisation
BBC NEWS
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has defended the way her country has organised the football World Cup, which kicks off next week in Sao Paulo.
US economy contracted in first quarter of 2014
BBC NEWS
The US economy shifted into reverse in the first three months of 2014 shrinking by an annualised rate of 1%, official estimates have shown.
Author Maya Angelou dies aged 86
BBC NEWS
Poet, author and activist Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86.
Pope to meet sex abuse victims at the Vatican
BBC
Pope Francis has announced he will meet a group of sex abuse victims next month after comparing the "ugly crime" to performing "a satanic Mass".
Thailand coup: Ex-minister Chaturon Chaisaeng arrested
BBC
Soldiers have detained a prominent minister in the ousted Thai government who emerged from hiding to criticise last week's coup.
Ukraine unrest: Dozens die as Donetsk airport 'retaken'
BBC
Ukraine's interior ministry says the military is now in full control of the airport in the eastern city of Donetsk after a day of bloody clashes.
Elliot Rodger is Isla Vista drive-by killer - US police
BBC NEWS
US police have confirmed that a man who killed six people in a rampage in California was 22-year-old Elliot Rodger.
Farage hails 'extraordinary' UKIP win in European election
BBC NEWS
Nigel Farage has said his "dream has become a reality" and UKIP is now the "third force" in British politics after it topped the European polls.
Egypt elects new leader to steer country out of crisis
BBC NEWS
Millions of voters are casting ballots across Egypt to choose a new president, for the second time in two years.