Vladimir Lenin's tomb in Red Square in Moscow has reopened to the public after a major renovation.

Taiwan imposes more sanctions on the Philippines despite an apology from President Benigno Aquino for the death of a Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters.

The European premiere of Baz Luhrmann's version of The Great Gatsby is the opening film of this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Syrian rebel fighters launch an attack on Aleppo prison, and government forces respond with air raids and tank shells, reports say.

Human cloning is used to produce early embryos, marking a "significant step" for medicine, say US scientists.

Made in Aleppo for centuries, it's become a casualty of war

An abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies by cutting their spines after illegal late-term abortions receives three life prison sentences.

The World Health Organization says its annual statistics show progress is being made in cutting child mortality, but not enough.

Art critic Godfrey Barker believes that Richter's masterpiece will double in value in 10 years time.

Researchers spot particles called neutrinos coming from outside our Solar System for the first time, a find that could spark a new era in astronomy.

Nigerian troops are struggling to quell insurgency, says Will Ross

Scientists say 1.5-billion-year-old water drilled from rock in a North American mine is the most ancient yet found on Earth.

French agriculture starts to feel pinch from deteriorating economy

A rollercoaster which was destroyed by fierce 'super storm' Sandy, has now been removed from the New Jersey coast.

Snow is reported on Dartmoor as winds of up to 65mph hit Devon and Cornwall.

Britain's rarest flower will have its own personal security guards when it goes on display at next week's Chelsea Flower Show.

Lyse Doucet answers your questions on her reporting

Andy Murray says he would be "very surprised" if he is fit to play at the French Open after retiring injured at the Italian Open.

Ariel Castro's lawyers say their client, accused of imprisoning three women for about a decade in his Ohio house, will plead not guilty to all charges.

Urgent changes must be made to the way A&E units are run - or the system could collapse, doctors and managers say.