Italy signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo.

The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body.

An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert.

Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.

Lyon draw 1-1 in the Bernebau to earn a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United ease into the Champions League quarter-finals at AC Milan's expense.

EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover.

Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch

Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's president.

The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is returning to the UK, against the wishes of the police, the BBC learns.

David Beckham returns to Old Trafford as his AC Milan side try to overcome Man Utd and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Burnley host Stoke in the Premier League.

Israel comes under growing international pressure following its approval of new building in occupied East Jerusalem.

Militants attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing six people and wounding others, the agency and police say.

Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former agent Alexander Litvinenko.

South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.

Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.

Russia launches a criminal inquiry after claims that traffic police used civilian drivers as a "human shield" to stop criminals.

The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace.

China is to lend Sri Lanka just under $200m to build a second international airport in the south of the island.

Ashton in EU turf battle over new diplomatic team