Thu 16 Apr 2009
Millions of Indians begin casting their ballots in the first round of the country's 15th general elections.
Thu 16 Apr 2009
Holidaymakers and hauliers trying to cross the Channel face a third day of disruption because of strikes by French fishermen.
Thu 16 Apr 2009
The trade in orangutans, particularly babies, is taking the Sumatran species towards extinction, a report concludes.
Thu 16 Apr 2009
Musicians from around the world performed in the debut of the YouTube orchestra in New York's Carnegie Hall.
Thu 16 Apr 2009
An explosion on a boat carrying Afghan asylum seekers approaching Australia kills at least three people.