18 May 2013 Last updated at 04:14 GMT


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Hollande signs gay marriage bill

President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

US criticises Russia over missiles

The US chides Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate decision" to send missiles to the Syrian government, saying it will prolong the suffering.

Afghan MPs halt women's law debate

The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women amid angry scenes, with Islamists calling for it to be scrapped.

Dozens injured in US train crash

About 60 people have been injured, five critically, after a head-on, rush-hour collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.

N Korea 'fires short-range missiles'

North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.

Russia reveals CIA chief's identity

Russia publicly names the man it believes to be the US intelligence chief in Moscow, a breach of diplomatic protocol.

Chinese man detained in Kashmir

A Chinese man in Pakistani-administered Kashmir is taken into protective custody after he was accused of desecrating the Koran, officials say.

Lawyer denies OJ Simpson's claims

OJ Simpson's former lawyer rebuts claims by his former client he botched his defence in an armed robbery case.

Tunisia bars Salafist gathering

Tunisia bans the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from holding a meeting in the city of Kairouan, raising fears of possible violence.

Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer

The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.

Deadly floods sweep southern China

Flooding and landslides across nine southern Chinese provinces leave more than 50 people dead and 14 missing, officials say.

Mourinho & Ronaldo off as Real lose

Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo are sent off as Real Madrid lose bad-tempered Copa del Rey final 2-1 to Atletico Madrid.

Sweden hosts Eurovision extravaganza

Singer Bonnie Tyler is set to make her Eurovision debut on Saturday when she performs UK entry Believe In Me at the annual contest in Malmo, Sweden.

China urges its tourists to behave

A senior Chinese official says "uncivilised behaviour" by some Chinese tourists is damaging the country's image abroad.

Tax agency mistakes 'not political'

Senior US tax officials deny the extra scrutiny given to conservative political groups ahead of the 2012 election was motivated by partisan bias.


I'm not a voyeur; I'm an artist

I'm not a voyeur; I'm an artist



'So I took her phone and tossed it'

'So I took her phone and tossed it'



Al Franken: Prevent fiscal meltdown

Earlier this year, the Justice Department filed a $5 billion lawsuit against Standard & Poor's -- one of the nation's Big Three credit rating agencies, which also include Moody's and Fitch.



Travel photos you wish you'd taken

Each day, CNN producers select a user-submitted photo to be our Travel Photo of the Day. Click through the gallery above to see stunning shots from around the world, and be sure to come back every day for a new image. Have a gorgeous travel photo of your own to share? Submit it for the gallery at CNN iReport!



Dick Trickle to 911: Body will be mine

Richard "Dick" Trickle -- who parlayed a legendary reputation as a short-track driver into a full-time career on stock car racing's biggest stages in the 1990s -- died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, a North Carolina sheriff's office said. He was 71.



Photos: People we've lost in 2013



Jon Stewart rips Obama ... again

Former Obama aide laughs off Jon Stewart's tough criticism of the president.



Manny Pacquiao rises for toughest fight

Manny Pacquiao is not a god, but that doesn't stop millions of Filipinos worshipping him.



'Idol' winners: Where are they now?



Famous impostors, Oscars to Olympics

European soccer body UEFA has issued a statement after an 11-year-old boy managed to invade the pitch and pose as a member of Chelsea Football Club's entourage following this week's Europa League Final. He follows a (dis)honorable line of other gatecrashers who between them have blagged their way past security at the White House, the Olympics, the Oscars and even royal parties.



Zoo greets baby golden monkeys

Golden monkeys from Hangzhou Safari Park in Hangzhou City give birth to four infants.



Police describe finding Ohio kidnap victims

The officers first on the scene at Ariel Castro's house were overwhelmed by emotion when they found the women missing for a decade. FULL STORY



'You saved us, you saved us'

Police officers who first breached the house holding three missing Cleveland women describe rescuing those inside.



First responders honored

CNN's Pamela Brown on the first responders describing the emotional scene at Ariel Castro's home.



Former dictator dies in prison

Jorge Rafael Videla, a former Argentinian dictator, has died, the state news agency said, quoting a prison official Friday.



FBI probes doctor's cyanide death

CNN's Martin Savidge investigates the mysterious poisoning death of a neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh.



Probe Begins After Conn. Commuter Trains Crash

Investigation under way after Conn. commuter trains collide, send 60 to hospitals

    




Obama Agenda Seems to Be Weathering Controversies

Obama agenda seems to be weathering IRS targeting of conservative groups, other controversies

    




Powerball Jackpot May Near $1B

The estimated jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing has swelled to a record $600 million for the popular lottery game, but one official estimated today that if it goes unclaimed the prize would zoom to nearly $1 billion.

    




Full Episode: World News 5/17: Red Carpet Theft: Jewelry Heist Stuns Cannes Film Festival

New IVF Treatment Promises Tripled Success Rate;'Star Trek' Filmmaker's Blockbuster Weekend

    




Kill My Wife, Feed My Dogs, 'Hitman' Allegedly Asked

    




Watch: Person of the Week: 'Star Trek' Filmmaker's Blockbuster Weekend

J.J. Abrams' latest sci-fi flick gets released to eager fans, recalling imagination at early age.

    




General Sorry for 'Hook-up' Comments

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh apologized Friday for comments he made last week that a “hook-up mentality” among America’s youth might be responsible for some sexual assaults in the military.  The comments were criticized by members of Congress and victims’ advocacy groups....

    




Dozens Hurt as Train Derails in Conn., Amtrak Suspended

Twenty-five passengers suffered non-life-threatening injuries this evening when a commuter train derailed near Fairfield, Conn., and collided with another train, Fairfield, Conn., police said. Multiple reports of injuries prompted officials to scramble ambulances from all over the region to the Metro-North Railroad trains, both of...

    




Watch: Golfer, 77, Sinks Hole-in-One 3 Times in 1 Month

Tennessee man is donating the $500 he won to his granddaughter's mission trip to Indonesia.

    




Watch: Red Carpet Theft: Jewelry Heist Stuns Cannes Film Festival

Chopard jewels worth $1 million were stolen from a hotel room safe during gala.

    



Irate Lawmakers Say They Were Misled by IRS

    




DirecTV wants to buy Hulu, again

The satellite TV provider is eyeing the video streaming service, according to news reports. [Read more]

    





Yahoo to consider $1.1B price tag for Tumblr this Sunday -- report

Yahoo's board of directors will decide on an all-cash offer for the hip blogging site this weekend, AllThingsD reports. [Read more]

    





Q&A: MacFixIt Answers

Readers ask questions about library locations, Wi-Fi networks, and using an internal hard drive as an external drive. [Read more]

    





Ready for Windows 8? We're just starting on Win 7, says Dell

Some big Dell customers are just beginning to migrate to Windows 7 -- an operating system that came out in 2009. [Read more]

    





Crave Ep. 121: Wake up to a dancing iPhone

This week, we take a look at a dancing robotic iPhone dock; salute astronaut Chris Hadfield on his return to Earth; and demonstrate an essential service that lets you put your face on your pet's face. [Read more]

    





Google's top product of I/O 2013: You

Instead of gadgets, the message is clear: Google's personalized services are aiming to get into your head and be a part of you...and your social life. [Read more]

    





Making sense of Google's high Galaxy S4 price tag

When Google announced its exclusive version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 at Tuesday's keynote, many were left wondering about its $649 value. [Read more]

    





How to handle OS X firmware updates that won't install

If you've got an OS X firmware update that just refuses to install properly, there are a few things you can try to remedy the situation. [Read more]

    





Forced to live with BB10, and kind of liking it

After losing my HTC One Android, I had to rely solely on BlackBerry 10. [Read more]

    





BBQ Dragon can light a grill fire in 10 minutes or less

If you have a problem getting the charcoal lit, the BBQ Dragon wants to be your summertime savior. [Read more]

    





Watch the tiny teaser trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins

It's less than a minute long, but the trailer for the next Batman game introduces at least one new antagonist. [Read more]

    





Intel kicks off ultrabook road trip in New York

The chipmaker is traveling the globe to show consumers some of the newest PCs and tablets. [Read more]

    





Which ear you hold your cell phone to may reveal brain dominance

Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit say that, similar to handedness, most people who hold their cell phones to their left ear are right-hemisphere dominant and vice versa. [Read more]

    





The Week in Pictures: Google's utopia to a stem cell burger

Google CEO Larry Page imagines a tech-driven utopia, robotic bees take flight, and a $325,000 stem cell hamburger is ready to be eaten. [Read more]

    





Google cuts network usage by terabytes by switching to WebP

Google is happy enough with WebP to spread it across the company, including the Google+ app on Android. Also: new features coming to WebP. [Read more]

    





Apple removes Bang With Friends from App Store

The eyebrow-raising app won't be initiating Facebook-friend hookups for iPhone owners for the time being. [Read more]

    





A coffeemaker for every day of the week

The Hamilton Beach (Model 49983) Two-Way Deluxe Coffeemaker can brew into a travel mug or a 12-cup carafe. Either K-cups or ground coffee can be used. [Read more]

    





Future Firefox takes tougher stance on mixed content

Mozilla might be fine with mixed company, but it's not fond of mixed content. A new tool to block unsecured content on secure sites makes its debut in the latest update to Firefox Aurora. [Read more]

    





Senator Pamela Wallin leaves Conservative caucus

Senator Pamela Wallin says she is recusing herself from the Conservative caucus while her travel expense claims are under scrutiny. Wallin's departure comes one day after Senator Mike Duffy left the Tory caucus amid controversy over his expense claims.



Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies crack cocaine allegations

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says allegations he was caught on tape smoking crack are "ridiculous," following reports that someone had been trying to sell a purported recording of such an event to U.S. and Canadian media outlets.



Sailor fighting cancer says AWOL charges dropped

All charges against a Nova Scotia woman in the Royal Canadian Navy who is fighting cancer, and who was charged with being absent without leave and facing a court martial have been dropped, the woman and her lawyer say.



Should genetic testing for cancer be available to all Canadians?

The revelation that Hollywood celebrity Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy as a preventative measure against cancer stoked heated discussion this past week, but one prominent cancer researcher says it demonstrates the need to make genetic testing available to all Canadians.



12 young leaders changing Canada in this week's Generation Why

If the number of young entrepreneurs and innovators in Canada is any indication, the generation that came of age alongside the modern web is ready to rethink everything. Meet 12 young people our readers nominated as the most dedicated, impressive, creative and intelligent Canadians under the age of 30 they know.


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