VIDEO: Iraqis 'helping fight Syrian holy war'
Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:07 GMT
The BBC has seen evidence that the Syrian regime is getting support from Shia fighters crossing into the country from Iraq.
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VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of
Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:57 GMT
George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world.
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VIDEO: One-minute World News
Tue, 21 May 2013 09:37:21 GMT
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
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VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?
Mon, 20 May 2013 23:28:31 GMT
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.
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VIDEO: Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:57 GMT
The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock.
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VIDEO: Rwandan Congo proxy claims 'ridiculous'
Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:27 GMT
Rwandan President Paul Kagame dismisses allegations that his country has used proxy forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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VIDEO: Evita's memorabilia goes on tour
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:41:52 GMT
An exhibition of personal memorabilia which belonged to the Argentine icon Eva Peron is going on tour in a number of Latin American countries.
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Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue'
Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:50 GMT
Yahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.
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Vodafone sales hit by European slump
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:27:14 GMT
Vodafone's full-year sales slip for the first time in eight years as tough economic conditions in Europe take their toll on customers.
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Ex-Nokia team makes rival smartphone
Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:18 GMT
A smartphone created by former Nokia employees is unveiled ahead of its release later this year.
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Ant abilities could aid robot design
Tue, 21 May 2013 06:49:23 GMT
A study showing how ants tunnel their way through confined spaces could aid the design of search and rescue robots, say scientists.
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Eric and Ernie's writer Braben dies
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:25 GMT
Eddie Braben, the writer behind comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, dies aged 82.
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BBC Young Musician launches Jazz Award
Tue, 21 May 2013 07:12:03 GMT
The BBC Young Musician of the year launches its 2014 talent search, which includes a new Jazz Award.
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Vaccine developed for farm disease
Mon, 20 May 2013 23:08:26 GMT
A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a livestock virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets.
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UK astronaut given station date
Mon, 20 May 2013 08:26:51 GMT
UK astronaut Tim Peake is to fly to the International Space Station, launching on a Soyuz rocket in November or December 2015.
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