BBC World Service

Geneva conference on Ebola crisis / Cairo hosts Gaza peace talks / How US churches built close links with Africa / Key role of African and Asian soldiers in WW1.

Longterm ceasefire prospects / Afghan soldier kills US general / Debate on Scottish independence / The importance of comet timing / Scrabble expands its dictionary

Israeli politician proposes Gaza demilitarisation / Has US left it too late to be more involved in Africa ? / A mathematical formula for happiness

Israel and Hamas agree three day ceasfire/More confirmed outbreaks of Ebola in West Africa/Commemorations to mark the outbreak of World War One.

Does US want much bigger role in Africa ? / Pakistan's Sufi Muslims under attack from Taliban / A comic look at Scottish identity.

Ban Ki Moon condemns attack on Gaza school / Why one Arab-Israeli is leaving Israel / Ex Anglican leader on South Sudan / The fate of the naked Greek warrior!