Today's Headlines: UN expands Syria aid amid truce, DiCaprio finally wins first Oscar, Pakistan hangs killer of Salman Taseer

UN expands Syria aid amid truce

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Top News Stories UN expands Syria aid amid truce The UN is to use a temporary lull in fighting in Syria to deliver much-needed aid to tens of thousands of people living in besieged areas. Europe can't allow Greek chaos - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe cannot allow Greece to fall into chaos after several members introduced restrictions stranding migrants. Oscars 2016: DiCaprio finally wins Leonardo DiCaprio wins his first Oscar after six nominations, while Spotlight wins best picture and Mad Max: Fury Road picks up six awards. Iran hardliner hits back over poll The head of Iran's judiciary accuses moderates of working with the West as results suggest gains for reformists in parliamentary elections.   Pakistan hangs killer of Salman Taseer Pakistan hangs the former police bodyguard who shot dead the governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer, over his opposition to blasphemy laws, officials say. Sport Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City (pens 1-3) Willy Caballero saves three penalties as Manchester City beat Liverpool in a shootout at Wembley to win the League Cup. Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla Lionel Messi reaches the 30-goal mark for the eighth straight season as Spanish leaders Barcelona come back to beat Sevilla. Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla Lionel Messi reaches the 30-goal mark for the eighth straight season as Spanish leaders Barcelona come back to beat Sevilla. Top Videos VIDEO: South Carolina sees 106-year-old voter VIDEO: 'America never stopped being great' VIDEO: Number of migrants in Greece 'to triple' VIDEO: Cardinal addresses Australia abuse inquiry

Magazine Museum of Lost Objects: The Winged Bull of Nineveh The winged bull that guarded Nineveh for 2,700 years Business India budget to focus on rural economy The Indian government is set to unveil its budget on Monday as it faces pressure to boost growth while also appealing to the country's poor. Japan stocks boosted by strong data Japanese markets make a positive start to the week, boosted by strong economic data.   Technology Baidu apps are 'leaking' personal data Data about millions of Chinese people is being leaked by apps that use code written by the net giant Baidu, say researchers. Xi critic's internet account blocked China shuts down the microblog accounts of outspoken former property tycoon Ren Zhiqiang after he criticised President Xi Jinping. From the BBC Cultural Calendar Just opened: Maniera The Stadel Museum in Frankfurt exhibits works by painters of the Florentine Mannerism movement, until June 5th.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.

Autos Step aboard an $83m flying palace With Skyacht One, a former Disney Imagineer evokes Captain Nemo's Nautilus   Have fans designed the next Bronco? Impatient for the return of Ford's 4x4, enthusiasts draw one of their own Capital Why dating at work should terrify you Falling for a colleague can turn your world upside down   How to party with a celeb Want an A-lister at your next event? Here's how to buy their time Culture What will win the best picture Oscar? The Revenant, The Big Short and Spotlight are the top three contenders   8 alternative Oscar awards Our alternative awards - including 'most interesting accent' Earth The world's most extreme dog patrol The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team   The islands where dragons are real The Lesser Sunda Islands are home to 3m-long Komodo dragons - but for how long? Future Why it feels good to scratch The pain that's a pleasure   Why don't we shoot trash into the Sun? Calculated: The cost of dispatching garbage into our closest star Travel A frozen highway to an ancient kingdom In winter, the only escape is a blanket of ice   Is this Japan's best ramen? It's not from the nation's only Michelin-starred ramen restaurant

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