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Sajida al-Rishawi: The failed suicide bomber Islamic State want to exchange for hostages Kenji Goto and Muath al-Kaseasbeh

Islamic State demands release of woman behind Amman bombings in 2005.

Toulon: French Catholic group buys local gay bar to transform it into religious meetings venue

Activists in Rio de Janeiro protest against the Catholic Church's alleged homophobia. (Reuters)

'The bar of Sodom will become the bar of mercy', the group said.

Fish and Chips: Animation reveals history of Britain's favourite dish

Fish and Chips: History of Britain's favourite dish revealed in animated video

Animated video charts the 19th century origins of Britain's favourite dish.

Living in the ruins of Gaza: Palestinians angry as UN aid agency stops payment for repairs

UN aid agency says a lack of funding has forced it to suspend payments to Palestinians for repairs.

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Wells Fargo Muesum in San Francisco robbed of Gold Rush-era nuggets

Three bandits wearing ski masks crashed a stolen SUV into the Wells Fargo History Museum in San Francisco early on Tuesday (January 27) morning and held a security guard at gunpoint before making off with a display of gold nuggets from the 19th century.

'Conspiracy theorists right' that foreign intervention in civil wars driven by 'thirst for oil'

Research suggests major powers will only intervene in civil wars if there is a 'thirst for oil'.

Densely packed network of 'hutong', or alleyways, in Beijing (Getty)

Chinese politician's illegally built basement collapses historic Beijing homes

The basement was allegedly constructed without planning permission or architectural plan.

Israel: IDF soldiers wounded in Hezbollah anti-tank missile attack from Lebanon

Missile fired from Lebanon struck Israel Defence Force vehicle near the border, wounding four soldiers

Moment circle when a gun is fired at Dutchman Jacob Van Der Hart's head in Panama

Panama: Police release video showing Jacob Van der Hart shot in the head in restaurant [Graphic content]

Police take unusual step of releasing brutal shooting in bid to track down gunman.

Israel: Rights group condemns 'unlawful attacks' on Gaza homes 'backed by officials and military'

Rights group releases report on alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Operation Protective Edge

lord chief justice says online porn fuelling rape and murder

Georgia Williams murder: Extreme online porn is fuelling rape and murder, warns UK's top judge

The Lord Chief Justice threw out Jamie Reynolds' appeal to overturn his life term sentence last year.

Boko Haram releases pictures of child soldier training camp in Nigeria

Media associated with terrorists releases pictures of children holding rifles.

Michelle Obama attracts criticism for not wearing head scarf in Saudi Arabia

Michelle Obama headscarf controversy: Twitter users in Saudi Arabia and US spar over First Lady's 'uncovered head'

Fans are fighting with the hashtags #Michelle_Obama_Immodest and #Michelle_Obama_NotVeiled.

Alice Gross: Parents urge anti-immigration groups not to 'hijack' murder

Family of murdered teenager urge groups not to exploit Latvian Arnis Zalkans for policies.

Warren Hill Hill, who is reported to have an IQ of 70, which puts him below the threshold for mental disability (Georgia Department of Corrections)

Georgia: Mentally handicapped Warren Hill executed in only state requiring 'absolute' proof of disabilty

Prisoner with IQ of 70 who murdered fellow inmate in 1990 eventually killed by lethal injection.

Isis Japanese hostage Kenji Goto's mother in emotional plea for son's life

Junko Ishido appeals to PM Abe to save her journalist son held captive in Syria.

Michelle Obama attracts criticism for not wearing headscarf in Saudi Arabia

There were reports that the Saudi state television had "blurred" the US first lady, but the US embassy in the country denied the reports.

Vietnam army helicopter crashes killing four crew members

Vietnam War era helicopter crashes in Ho Chi Minh City just minutes after takeoff.

Spanish judge charges 10 Catholic priests with child sexual abuse

The case surfaced when the victim wrote to Pope Francis alleging he was sexually molested as an altar boy.

Bart the cat survived horrific injuries after being hit by a car

Florida cat comes back from the dead after clawing its way out of grave

A cat in Florida was buried alive by his owner, who thought the pet was dead after being run over by a car.

India: PM Modi wears suit decorated with his own name all over to meet Obama

While social media criticised Modi's pinstripe suit, President Obama raised toast to 'Modi kurta'.

Bodies of couple 'lured by Craigslist' found: man charged with murder

Bud and June Runion hoped to buy a classic car through Craigslist - but ended up dead

Saudi Arabia: Three more beheadings under new king Salman

Following the demise of Saudi King Abdullah, the Kingdom has continued on its beheadings punishment.

Winter Storm Juno: New York City 'snowmageddon' fails to live up to predictions

NYC mayor defends Juno warnings and National Weather Service apologizes after storm fails predictions.

Westminster Cathedral Choir school, London

Housemaster at Westminster Cathedral Choir school found guilty of sex assaults on ten boys

David Lowe, an ex-teacher at a Catholic public school was found guilty of historic sexual assaults on young boys in his care, including a choir boy who sang at his wedding.