President Obama has urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders to seize the moment when they meet in Washington today for their first direct talks in almost two years. And as the ballot for the Labour leadership gets underway, we reveal how the party has gone far beyond the "one member, one vote" promise.
The BBC accompanies basketball star Luol Deng to Sudan, the country he fled in 1990.
A chronology of key events
Key facts, figures and dates
Key facts, figures and dates
A chronology of key events
A chronology of key events
A chronology of key events
Key facts, figures and dates
A profile of the Syrian plateau captured by Israel in 1967
BBC World Olympic Dreams travels to Usain Bolt's village to meet his parents and friends.
The BBC News website outlines the process for appointing new US Supreme Court Justices, following Elena Kagan's successful nomination by the Senate.
BBC News examines the escalation of Iran's nuclear crisis, which has led to sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.
Key facts, figures and dates.
A chronology of key events
NBA star LeBron James is accused of betraying Cleveland Cavaliers fans after he announces on live TV that he is joining Miami Heat.
Meeting of US President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu crucial to future of the Middle East.
The BBC News website looks at the mission of foreign forces in Afghanistan, which countries contribute soldiers and the opposition they face.
A profile of Gen David Petraeus, the top US commander in Afghanistan.
Russian press suspect anti-Russian elements in US security services of trying to frustrate rapprochement.