Italy's minimalist G8 summit
In many ways, the G8 meeting in L'Aquila - the Italian town hit by an earthquake three months ago - broke the mould of traditional summits, says Bridget Kendall.

Having tea with Russia's Deripaska
Russian billonaire, Oleg Deripaska, normally tries to avoid the media spotlight, but Tim Whewell was able to spend some time with him and gain an insight into his life.

A return to the heart of Mumbai
Twenty-five years on from when he lived in what was then known as Bombay, Martin Buckley takes a nostalgic night-time trip back and discovers little has changed.

Scores killed in Iran plane crash
An Iranian airliner en route to Armenia crashes in northern Iran, killing all 168 passengers and crew, state media says.

Russian activist 'found murdered'
A prominent Russian human rights activist, Natalia Estemirova, is found dead after being abducted in Chechnya.

Al-Jazeera closed in West Bank
Al-Jazeera is closed in the West Bank after a guest accused Mahmoud Abbas of trying to get Yasser Arafat killed.

US Senate panel backs health bill
The Senate health committee approves its version of a bill to restructure the US healthcare system as President Obama pushes for action.

Israel soldiers speak out on Gaza
A group of soldiers who took part in Israel's offensive in Gaza say widespread abuses were committed against civilians.

Libya's struggles
Is Libya is ready for an era of mass tourism?

Form of Therapy
Why yard sales reveal the human condition

Cold War thaw
Will Obama be able to mend US-Russian relations?