BBC World News

1. Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

   The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.

2. Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom

   Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

3. Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

   The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.

4. Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal

   A Russian driver also died when their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of the lake in Siberia.

5. Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens

   More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.