BBC

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

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

2. More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty

   The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

3. Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

   Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

4. 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.

5. 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.