Abbas Khan Death: Surgeon's Body Back in UK
Post-mortem will seek to establish cause of death of surgeon who died in Syrian jail.
Science Turns to Old Tech to Clear Junk from Space
Scientists hope hi-tech sails will reduce amount of space junk in orbit.
UK Storms to Bring Christmas Travel Chaos
Winds of up to 80mph forecast for Monday.
Canada Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Laws
Supreme Court Ruling follows murder of six Vancouver street workers by serial killer.
UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Appeals For Aid for Philippines Hurricane Victims
UN secretary general tours areas of Philippines devastated by hurricane.
UK Druids Greet Dawn at Stonehenge on Winter Solstice
Thousands of robed pagans greet dawn at Britain's prehistoric stone circle.
Edward Snowden NSA Scandal: US Snoopers Targeted International Charities
Obama signals potential review of NSA procedure as snooping revelations continue.
One Million in UK 'Could Be Forced to Food Banks'
As cost of living crisis continues, soaring numbers predicted to seek help from food banks.
One In 10 Britons Do Not Know What Christmas Day Means
Survey exposes ignorance of religious meaning of Christmas.
Centurion Attacks Tourist Outside Rome Colosseum
Roman soldier loses temper with US tourist.
Iran Sends Second Monkey into Space
Red shirted monkey Fargam, or Auspicious, blasted 75 miles into space.
Middle East Snowstorms Heap Misery on Syrian Refugees
Thousands of Syrian refugees at risk in freezing temperatures.
Bomb Explodes in Belfast's Busy Nightlife Area
Revellers evacuated from bars after police receive prior warning of device.
South Korea Expands Air Defence Zone
Territorial dispute with China heightens tensions in region.
GCHQ and NSA Join Forces to Hunt Paedophiles on 'Dark Net'
New task force targets child abusers using anonymous Tor network.
Drug Abuse By UK Pensioners Hits All-Time High
Three times as many older people are being treated for illegal drug use as a decade ago, as 'free love' generation becomes free bus pass generation.
Queen Elizabeth Will Not Attend Nelson Mandela Funeral
Prince Charles to represent UK monarchy at largest gathering of heads of state in decades.
UK MPs to Defy Pay Freeze with 11% Salary Hike
Members' pay increased to £74,000 a year, as pay freeze continues for other public sector workers.
'Muslim Patrol' Vigilantes Jailed For Attacking London Drinkers and Women [VIDEO]
The gang sought to impose sharia law on East End streets.
Nelson Mandela Tributes Expose Hypocrisy of Developed World
Some figures who led tributes to late South African leader once branded him a terrorist.
Rare Metals Shortage Could Halt Advances in Technology, Say Scientists
There is no substitute for metals used in devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, scientists say.
Air Traffic Control Glitch Grounds Flights Across UK and Ireland
A technical problem with air traffic control systems has caused flight cancellations and delays across UK and Ireland.
Riots on Three Continents: Blood on the Streets of Bangkok, Kiev and Cairo [PHOTOS]
The most dramatic images from Thailand, the Ukraine and Egypt.
Foiled Bomb Plot Suggests IRA Middle East Terror Links
Experts claim seized infrared bombs show Taliban links, but truth may be more complicated.
Liverpool Captain Steven Gerrard Attacked on Street
England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was violently threatened and assaulted near his home in an affluent suburb of Liverpool.
HS2: No Public Support for UK's £50bn Rail Mega-Project
Two-thirds want plans for route linking West Midlands and north with London scrapped or reconsidered.
Bob Dylan Sued For Racism by Angry Croats
Singer-songwriter faces suit for comments made about Croatians in Rolling Stone interview.
Margaret Thatcher Estate Avoids Millions in Inheritance Tax
Margaret Thatcher's £12 million mansion owned by trust based in offshore tax haven.
Glasgow Clutha Pub Crash: Local Heroes Formed Human Chain to Rescue Helicopter Victims
Passers-by rushed to help those trapped in the wreckage of the city centre pub.
Glasgow Clutha Pub Helicopter Death Toll Will Rise, Say Police
Emergency services engaged in 'difficult and sensitive' operation to detect survivors.
