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Southern institutions were winners with Oxford, UCL and Cambridge topping table.

Evolutionary biologist and outspoken atheist compares Pakistan attack to faith to Nazism

Cheap deals and destinations for last minute winter sun holidays to Canary Islands and north Africa.

Soldiers have often argued they are deployed to rebel areas without enough ammunition and food.

Officers from the National Crime Agency have begun operating in South Yorkshire to investigate abuse.

Wealthy nations shift climate change responsibility on to the poor but the tumbling oil market could force their hand.

West would want to 'chain the Russian bear' Russian president claims.

'Growth is inevitable' optimistic Russian president says in annual press conference.

Newspaper editor beats GTA 5 and Richard Dawkins to annual prize for continuing Page 3.

A report from BBC News shows people used 10% less energy than five years ago.

Elisabeth Lowe, known as 'Lizzie', was apparently scared of telling family about her sexuality.

The Labour MP says he applied himself 'assiduously' to his legal obligations while in office.

North Yorkshire Police admit to 35 victims there was enough evidence to bring charges.

Officers from the Met's anti-gang unit have arrested a 28 and 30-year-old over north London shooting.

The United States' first African-American president, Barack Obama, reveals he hasn't been exempt from racial biases.

United Nations International Migrants Day is observed annually on 18 December to promote human rights.

International Migrants Day is observed by the United Nations annually on 18 December

Ehsan Elahi, 13, played dead as the militants 'sprayed bullets like hell' into his class, killing his friends before his eyes.

As fares for flights between UK and Russia plummet to an all-time low, Brits cash in on great travel deals.

Russians rush to buy retail as the ruble falls over 50% against the dollar since 2013-end.

The young royals attending the family gathering were led by Prince William, Prince George and Kate Middleton.

Islamic State increased funds by as selling antiquities from sacred sites claims police official.

Five victims all found naked with hands tied behind their backs

The students went missing in September, and fears are growing they were killed by a local gang.

The symbolic vote on Wednesday represented a compromise among European Parliament's main parties.

A photo of a woman spotlit by the glow of her phone wins the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest.

IBTimes UK's source in Peshawar claims hospital is hiding real death toll.

Argentinian pope played key role in historic deal to normalise relations between US and Cuba

Donors talk a good game - but their actions tell a different story.