1. World reaction to rescue

The release of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages from Colombian Farc rebels has been welcomed by her family, world leaders and human rights groups.

03/07/2008

2. World 'losing Aids battle'

Ban Ki-Moon, the UN secretary-general, has opened a UN Aids conference in New York by announcing that the world is losing the fight against the HIV virus.

11/06/2008

3. Women die in German floods

A severe storm that unleashed heavy rains and flash floods in southwestern Germany has killed three women and injured more than 10 people.

04/06/2008