Will legalising cannabis unleash chaos in Germany?
Campaigners hail the law shift, which comes into force on 1 April – though police are less thrilled. Read More
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Thousands stage anti-government protests in Israel
Demonstrations in Jerusalem bring deep political splits back to the surface, writes the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen. Read More
Charge of £90 to clear problem debt axed for poorest
Charities had warned some people struggling with debt could not afford to apply to clear it. Read More
India’s army of gold refiners face new competition
India has thousands of small gold refineries which are facing more competition from big players. Read More
Is my family still alive? The daily question for Haitians
Haiti has endured crisis after crisis. Now the UN says the Caribbean nation is close to collapse. Read More
Barrage of Russian attacks aims to cut Ukraine’s lights
Russia has launched a wave of additional strikes across the country targeting the energy supply. Read More
Journalists injured in Gaza hospital air strike
Four members of the Islamic Jihad militant group were killed in the air strike, the BBC understands. Read More
Stop stealing from Air Force One, US journalists told
Pillowcases and plates are among items that have reportedly vanished from the US president’s plane. Read More
Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach
The group were in a boat that capsized along a route used by people trying to reach the US. Read More
In pictures: Easter celebrations around the world
Pope Francis leads festivities at the Vatican, a day after pulling out of a ceremony at short notice. Read More