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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shakes hands with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmusse

Syria Civil War: Nato Chief Rasmussen Gives Green Light for Patriot Missiles 'Within Weeks'

Secretary general says missiles could be used to defend Turkey against Syrian attack, as key Assad advisor defects.

Beheadings, Crucifixions and Amputations: Al-Qaida Atrocities in South Yemen

Members of Ansar al-Sharia, an al Qaeda-affiliated group, carry their weapons as they ride on a truck in Jaar

Amnesty International releases report on 'human rights catastrophe' in Islamist-controlled south Yemen.

Can Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi Bring About a Real Union of Burma?

Aung San Suu Kyi Takes A Walk Down Memory Lane, Feels Herself ‘Partly A Citizen Of India’ (PHOTOS)

"We are not making reforms because I want to. We are merely responding to the people's desire for reform. Therefore my future depends on the people and their wishes."

Sequera looks out the window while receiving chemotherapy treatment at a paediatric hospital in Maracaibo

Children With Cancer Bullied Because of Effects of Treatment

New report also suggests nearly half of kids with cancer grow apart from friends because of treatment.

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London Mayor Boris Johnson calls for EU referendum

London Mayor Boris Johnson laid out perhaps the most ardently Eurosceptic case for the future of London in a speech that could reignite tensions in his Conservative party over Britain's relationship with the European Union.

Global Slowdown and Austerity to Limit UK Growth for the Next Two Years, Says BCC

Austerity measures coupled with weak global trade and eurozone debt crisis will constrain Britain's growth, predicts the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).

Iran claims capture of US Drone over Gulf

The US is looking into claims that Iranian has captured an unmanned US drone aircraft which was flying in its airspace over Gulf waters.

Syria Civil War: Barack Obama Warns Assad against Using Chemical Weapons [VIDEO]

Reports suggest Assad preparing chemical weapons arsenal despite denials by Syrian regime.

Berlusconi Bunga Bunga Trial: Ruby the Heart-stealer 'Smelly and Ugly'

Former Italian prime minister never kissed nor touched any girl, journalist tells court.

Greece: Ex-PM George Papandreou Denies He is a €550m Mummy's Boy

Mother of George Papandreou accused of holding largest secret bank account on Lagarde List.

Colombia Bombs Farc Camp ahead of Havana Peace Talks Resumption

Twenty Farc rebels killed in bombing by the Colombian Army near Ecuadorian border.

@Pontifex: Pope Benedict XVI Gets Handle on Twitter

Leader of Catholic Church will start tweeting on 12 December, the feast day of the Madonna of Guadaloupe

'Axe-wielding' Palestinian Killed by Israeli Police in West Bank

Palestinian 'terrorist' was killed by Israeli Shin Bet officers amid growing tensions in the West Bank.

Blind activist Chen Guangcheng is pictured at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York

Blind Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Tells Xi Jinping: 'Follow Thein Sein's Example'

Activist tells new Beijing leader that he should embark on urgent programme of reform.

A Jewish youth holds an Israeli flag during a rally march outside the West Bank settlement of Itamar, near Nablus

UK and France Summon Israeli Ambassadors over Settler Homes [VIDEO]

Israeli ambassadors called in to explain shock decision to build 3,000 settler homes on West Bank.

UK summons Israeli ambassador over settler homes

As the International fallout begins following the controversial announcement from Israel that it is planning to allow 3000 new homes to be built in the controversial E1 area of East Jerusalem.

Analysts work in a watch and warning center of a cyber security defense lab at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Iran Honing Cyber-Weapons to Confront US and Israel

Military chief Massoud Jazayeri says hundreds of US thinktanks are targeting Tehran.

Egypt's Judiciary to Boycott President Mursi's Referendum

President Mursi calls for fresh dialogue as opposition forces brace for 'final warning' rally.

Osborne Calls on Britain to Make More Sacrifices

Britain must wait longer than expected to achieve its deficit-reduction goals, says Chancellor George Osborne.

A U.S. soldier walks at the site of suicide attack in Jalalabad

Explosions and Gunfire Rock US Base in Afghanistan

Taliban militants claim responsibility for the attack on the joint US-Afghan air base in Jalalabad.

Egypt: Mursi Announces Referendum Date after Brotherhood Rally

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has announced that a referendum on the draft constitution will be held by mid-December.

North Korea to Launch Rocket in December

Pyongyang says a long-range rocket may be launched at any time between 10 and 22 December.

Australia Introduces Plain Packaging for Cigarettes

Australia becomes the first country to implement a law to standardise cigarette packaging.

Israel's Bid to Expand Settlements in Jerusalem Draws Flak from US

The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.

Anti-Mursi Protests in Tahrir Square Intensify Ahead of Brotherhood's Rally

Muslim Brotherhood changes its rally venue to near Cairo University in an apparent move to avoid clashes between the supporters and opponents of Mohammed Mursi.

Britain's Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Davey

Cameron Blocks Top Climate Change Expert David Kennedy from Energy Job

PM quashes leading climate change expert appointment for Department of Energy role.

The sculpture 'another winter' by artist Aleksandar Duravcevic depicts an unicorn at the Art Cologne fair in Cologne

Unicorn Lair of Ancient Empire's King 'Found in North Korea'

Outlandish KCNA story about find by North Korean archaeologists may be response to Onion piece mocking leader Kim Jong-un.

A Palestinian man shouts slogans during a rally in the West Bank city of Ramallah

Israel: We Will Build 3,000 Houses in Occupied Palestine over UN State Vote

Settlers' homes constructed in highly contentious sites of East Jerusalem and the West Bank

Thousands protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Tahrir Square Braced for More Anti-Mursi Protests after Constitution Draft Approval

Islamist-dominated panel approves 'pharaoh' constitution draft without liberal or Christian input.

Happy together? Leaders meeting to draw up Bill

Leveson: Minister Admits Government Drafting Press Bill to Vote it down [VIDEO]

Culture secretary Maria Miller says main purpose of press regulation bill is 'to demonstrate our concerns'.

UN Vote: Palestine Celebrates, Israel Debates [SLIDESHOW + VIDEO]

Palestinians celebrate Ramallah, Gaza City and Bethlehem while Israeli police prevent ultranationalist right-wing protesters from burning Palestinian flag.

Leveson: draft bill ready in two weeks time

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport mean business. Work has already started on a draft bill which incorporates what's now being known as the Leveson Principles.