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Norway is the first peacetime Nato member to conscript women into the armed forces. (The Norwegian Army)

From Society Jun 16

Norway Introduces Compulsory Military Service for Women

Norway, a world leader in equal rights, has become the first European country to introduce compulsory military service for women.

Iranian Revolutioanry Guard troops

From Politics & Policy Jun 16

Iran to Send 4,000 Revolutionary Guard Troops to Syria

Iran proposes opening 'Syrian front' against Israel in occupied Golan Heights.

Egyptair jet at Prestwick

From Society Jun 15

Terror Scare Forces Egyptair Jet to Make Emergency Landing in Glasgow

Egyptair flight bound for New York escorted by fighter jets to Glasgow Prestwick after 'problem'.

Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani has won Iran's presidential election

From Politics & Policy Jun 15

Iran Elects Hassan Rohani As Its New President

Reformist-backed cleric Hassan Rohani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50% of the vote.

Children Behaviour Problems Linked with Father-Infant Interaction

From Society Jun 15

Father’s Day 2013: 11-Year-Old New Zealand Boy Sires Child with 36-Year-Old Woman

Fatherhood came too early for a pre-teener in New Zealand, who reports said, sired a child with a 36-year-old woman who is the mother of his school friend.

Edward Snowden

From Politics & Policy Jun 15

Hundreds March On US Consulate in Hong Kong to Support Whistleblower Snowden

Protesters denounce attempts by the US government to extradite Snowden, who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency.

Prince William with  pregnant Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

From Society Jun 15

Prince William Has Indian Link, Reveals DNA Test

British Royal household has a new found Indian link with a DNA analysis directly linking King-to-be Prince William to Indian roots inherited from his maternal side.

Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng

From Society Jun 15

Tony Blair Denies Bizarre Twitter Rumour of Affair with Rupert Murdoch's Wife Wendi Deng

Former prime minister forced to issue statement denying unfounded rumour in wake of media mogul's divorce announcement.

1. Iceland

From Politics & Policy Jun 15

Top Ten Most Peaceful Countries in the World in 2013 [SLIDESHOW]

Like last year, Europe continues to dominate as the most peaceful region in the world with 13 out of the 20 most peaceful countries in the world.

Syrian rebel fighter in Aleppo

From Politics & Policy Jun 15

US Deploys 300 Marines on Syrian Border as Obama Approves Move to Arm Rebels

Patriot anti-aircraft missile system also moved to area, north of Al-Mafraq in northern Jordan.