Nasa's space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth, landing at an air force base in California after an eventful mission.

Andrew Harding reflects on his friendship with Burmese comedian Zarganar who, despite repeated arrests and imprisonment, continues to make jokes about the country's military rule.

How a BBC reporter's 12-year-old daughter set up a scoop interview with the Somali pirates.

Thousands of people march in Colombia and other countries demanding freedom for hostages held by Colombia's Farc rebel group.

The UK is to give South Africa's new Health Minister Barbara Hogan £15m to help combat Aids in the country.