India: Sharp rise in growth rate
The Indian economy grew faster than expected in the first part of 2005. The rise was due to a sharp rise in industrial exports and buoyant domestic demand.
Sudan: Violence threat relief in Darfur
Escalating violence in Sudan's Darfur region could lead to the United Nations halting relief efforts there, says their chief aid coordinator.
Germany: Extremists arrested
German police have, in a series of raids, arrested 38 people suspected of involvement in Islamic extremism.
West Bank: Israeli found dead
An Israeli has been found dead near the town of Ramallah. Israeli officials say the killing appears to be by Palestinian militants.
Ireland: IRA arms destroyed’
The IRA has put all of its weapons beyond use, the head of the arms decommissioning body has said.
World Bank: Close debt relief deal
The World Bank could be close to backing a deal to cancel up to £31bn (357mrd.kr.) of debts owed by some of the world's poorest countries.
India: One-rupee suicide for girl
A 12-year-old Indian girl committed suicide after her mother told her she could not afford one rupee - two US cents - for a school meal.
UN: Checkpoint births gives fears
Over 60 Palestinian women have given birth at Israeli checkpoints since 2000. So far 36 of their babies have died as a result, says a UN report.