May 20, 2013 -- Updated 0425 GMT (1225 HKT) Edited by Hilary Whiteman in Hong Kong

As Syrian forces pound the strategic town of Qusayr with airstrikes, President al-Assad says he's dealing appropriately with the people he calls "terrorists." FULL STORY

Not long ago, Libya was torn apart by fighting. Anthony Bourdain goes inside and admits his fear of the "escalating-levels of concern" of daily security briefings. But he also finds some surprising post-war quirks. FULL STORY

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Alex Ferguson's 1,500th and final game in charge of Manchester United ends with a thrilling 5-5 draw.
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