The US says that China has expanded its programme of land reclamation in the South China Sea.
US officials say China has reclaimed 810 hectares (2,000 acres) since the beginning of 2014.
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Eight films to watch in May
Carey Mulligan stars as the headstrong Bathsheba Everdene in this adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel from the Danish director Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt). David Nicholls (One Day) penned the screenplay for a new take that is inevitably being held up against John Schlesinger’s 1967 version starring Julie Christie. Critics have argued it stands up to comparison, with The Evening Standard admiring Mulligan for “an outstanding performance” that is “far more intense, compelling and modern than Christie, much more intimately filmed”.
Brian Newman guilty of abusing boys at children's home
A man has been convicted of sexually abusing boys at a children's home in Ayrshire after his victims came forward following the Jimmy Savile scandal.
Why is Senegal sending troops to Saudi Arabia?
The decision by Senegal to send 2,100 troops to Saudi Arabia may come as a surprise to many. However, this is not the first time that the "jambars" will set foot in the kingdom.
Windows 'open' for Apple and Android
Microsoft is releasing software tools that make it easier to run popular Apple and Android apps on Windows mobile devices.
Microsoft to stop producing Windows versions
Windows 10 is going to be the last major revision of the operating system.
Jerry Nixon, a Microsoft development executive, said in a conference speech this week that Windows 10 would be the "last version" of the dominant desktop software.
Russia stages massive WW2 parade
Russia is staging its biggest military parade, marking 70 years of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.
David Booth jailed for biting off ex girlfriend's lip
A man who bit off his ex-partner's lip after he saw her talking to another man in a bar has been jailed for 27 months.
David Booth, 54, attacked Catherine Byrne in the Storm Queen pub on Glasgow's Dumbarton Road on 2 January.
Four dead after plane crashes onto major Atlanta highway
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Four people died on Friday when the small plane they were riding in crashed on a busy Atlanta-area highway after taking off from a nearby airport, local authorities said.
Cameron savors shock triumph in British election
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron swept to a stunning election victory on Friday, confounding forecasts that the vote would be the closest in decades and winning a clear majority that left his Labour opponents in tatters.
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