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The latest stories from the News front page section of the BBC News web site.

VIDEO: South Africa's growing prosperity

Andrew Harding looks at an example of economic change at a shopping mall in the township of Alexandra.

VIDEO: Cuba reopens sugar mills

Cuba is reopening some of its mothballed sugar mills to try to take advantage of rising sugar prices.

VIDEO: Singapore's ethical jewellery outlet

Design Up Asia is a hand-made jewellery business with a difference - its products are sold online but many of its staff are women who work from home.

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AUDIO: Ray Manzarek 'a stellar musician'

Former Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres pays tribute to his friend, The Doors keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, who has died aged 74 after a long battle with cancer.

VIDEO: All mod cons in Ghana's building boom

Ghana's fast growing economy is experiencing a building boom - the BBC's George Alagiah takes a tour of a new luxury apartment in Accra.

VIDEO: Afghans discouraged from inter-marrying

Afghan authorities want to discourage the practice of inter-family marriages as the children of such couplings can sometimes have serious health issues.

VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?

Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.

VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of

George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world.

VIDEO: Iraqis 'helping fight Syrian holy war'

The BBC has seen evidence that the Syrian regime is getting support from Shia fighters crossing into the country from Iraq.

VIDEO: Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela

The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock.

VIDEO: Evita's memorabilia goes on tour

An exhibition of personal memorabilia which belonged to the Argentine icon Eva Peron is going on tour in a number of Latin American countries.

VIDEO: Rwandan Congo proxy claims 'ridiculous'

Rwandan President Paul Kagame dismisses allegations that his country has used proxy forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

VIDEO: Teenager plans to go to Mars by 2030

Fifteen-year-old Abby Harrison is already training to become an astronaut and hopes to reach Mars by 2030.

VIDEO: China film censorship 'terrible'

Film director Sir Alan Parker says he is appalled at how blockbuster films like Titanic and Ironman are being edited to satisfy Chinese censors.

VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark

After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife.

VIDEO: From tyres to shoes in Ethiopia

George Alagiah has been to a shoe factory with a difference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

VIDEO: Ai Weiwei makes art from milk tins

Artist Ai Weiwei has created a map of China made entirely out of tins of formula milk, to highlight tensions over tainted baby food.

VIDEO: Gumball rally sets off from Denmark

Up to 100 predominantly luxury cars are taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally in which some of the world's richest petrol-heads get to flaunt their wealth during a drive that will take them through Europe.

VIDEO: Can jellyfish venom help humans?

A scientist studying one of the most lethal creatures on the planet, the box jellyfish, believes its venom could be useful for medical research.

VIDEO: How do you round up a camel herd?

Australia is home to the world's largest camel herd, but it is causing environmental problems. Simon Reeve is shown how one cattle ranch owner deals with the animals - by rounding them up and selling them for meat.

VIDEO: Plane catches fire on landing in Russia

A Boeing 737 plane carrying about 140 people catches fire upon landing at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.

VIDEO: Cuban golf courses no longer 'elitist'

Five decades after Fidel Castro ordered Cuba's golf courses to be closed down because he considered them "elitist", the island's communist government has approved the construction of a luxury golf resort.

VIDEO: Tornadoes tear through US states

Storm-chasers have captured footage showing tornadoes touching down in both Texas and Kansas.

VIDEO: Syria army 'storms' rebel town Qusair

Syrian government forces have surrounded the rebel stronghold of Qusair and are storming it from several directions, says Syrian state TV.

VIDEO: Is Japan's green tea blossoming?

Farmers in Japan's key tea-growing region are hoping to turn their fortunes around following the Fukushima nuclear disaster two years ago.

VIDEO: David Beckham's emotional farewell

Emotional David Beckham plays last home match at Paris Saint-Germain.

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