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Migrant centre to open in Libya
An EU-sponsored centre to help migrants return home is opening in Libya's capital, Tripoli.
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Security high for Rio revellers
The annual carnival celebrations kick off in Brazil, with security high in Rio after recent violent crime episodes.
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Sissoko accused of takeaway fight
Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko is accused of punching a man during a fight at a fast food outlet.
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Faking it as a priest in Japan
Some Westerners have found a novel way of making a living in Japan - by pretending to be priests at Christian-style weddings.
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Profile: Momcilo Krajisnik
Momcilo Krajisnik is the highest-ranking Bosnian Serb politician yet to go on trial for genocide.
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Rei Momo opens Brazilian carnival
One of the world's biggest carnival celebrations is officially opened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Children watch 'rubbish' actors
School pupils are being entertained and educated by a theatre group about recycling rubbish.
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Why I love Africa
BBC listeners and readers describe their love for Africa including its lengthy greetings, fireside cooking and morning chores.
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Liberians queue for historic vote
Voting is extended to midnight as Liberians form long queues to cast their ballot in post-war elections.
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Liberian villagers answer your questions
Read the responses of Liberians living in the village of Sinje to find out more about their lives.
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Your questions to Liberian villagers
Read the responses of Liberians living in the village of Sinje to readers' questions to find out more about their lives, and their hopes for the elections.
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Calm before Liberia post-war poll
No party colours or T-shirts in public as campaigning closes in Liberia ahead Tuesday's landmark post-war elections.
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Instinctive empathy of Mo
Labour MP Peter Kilfoyle writes a personal tribute to his colleague Mo Mowlam.
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In pictures: Rio Carnival
Images from Rio de Janeiro as the annual carnival gets under way with large crowds expected.
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Fan sentenced over racist abuse
A football supporter found guilty of racially abusing two Celtic players is ordered to carry out community service.
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Dundee fan guilty of racist abuse
A Scottish football fan is found guilty of racially abusing two of Celtic's black players during a game in March.
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Liberians begin journeys home
A convoy of displaced Liberians heads for home in the first wave of returns for around 500,000 people.
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What do Africa's children want?
BBC Africa Live hears what African children think the Blair commission should do to lift the continent out of poverty.
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Can Blair save Africa from poverty?
BBC Africa Live debates whether Tony Blair's Commission for Africa can succeed where other initiatives have failed.
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What influences your voting decision?
BBC Africa Live wants your views about what makes you vote: Is it party policy or a candidate's personality?
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