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Euro row brews as G8 summit opens

Claims that Germany's chancellor suggested debt-stricken Greece should reconsider its place in the eurozone spark a row as the US hosts G8 leaders.

Facebook shares see modest debut

Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.

Private spaceship set for launch

California's SpaceX company is preparing to launch to the space station - the first resupply mission to the orbiting outpost by a private company.

Syria protests 'grip Aleppo city'

Syrian activists report thousands at protests in the city of Aleppo, which has so far largely stayed loyal to the president since the uprising began.

US baby boomers in Hep C warning

US baby boomers are advised to get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, in a move health officials say could save 120,000 lives.

Prisoners surrender in Honduras

Inmates who took control of a jail in Honduras on Wednesday agree to surrender after clashes that killed one prisoner and injured another 11.

Argentine gas exports cancelled

Spanish energy giant Repsol cancels a contract to provide gas to Argentina, in a continuing row after Buenos Aries nationalised one of its subsidiaries.

Protesters angered by Gulf union

Thousands of Bahrainis protest outside the capital against a plan to create a union of Gulf Arab countries, with similar demonstrations in Tehran and Dubai.

Travel ban on Guinea-Bissau junta

The UN Security Council imposes a travel ban on five leaders of the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau, and demands a return to democracy.

Maryland allows same-sex divorce

The highest court in Maryland allows gay couples to divorce, even though same-sex marriage is not yet allowed in that US state.