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Islamic State of Iraq and Levant claims it killed 1,700 Iraqi soldiers who surrendered in Tikrit.

Sources say Democrat politicians are backing him to run for Governor of California - and even the White House.

Sprawling villa, once an opulent love nest, lies empty and abandoned in remote east German countryside.

Francis Matthews, actor who starred in Hammer horror films, laughed with Morecambe and Wise and provided the voice for Captain Scarlet, has died aged 86.

Bus explosion kills 11 and Taliban cut off people's fingers as punishment for voting.

A Chinese woman unknowingly became host to an 8ft tapeworm after eating almost raw beef while on holiday in south-east Asia.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan also comments on the issue

The new born baby was rescued from the mangled wreckage of the car which had collided with a lorry.

The two men got into difficulty while diving off the coast of Eastbourne.

The plane crashed in a field near Hucknall aerodrome.

Ancient coin that could be a clue in a 1,200-year-old murder mystery sold for £78,000 at London auction this week.

The comedian and actor Sam Kelly has passed away at the age of 70. He was best known for his roles in British sitcoms such as Porridge and 'Allo 'Allo!

Stop Putin by building huge fence, proposes energy mogul and governor of industrial region.

Singer has made a plea that will see him escape more severe punishment after Miami arrest in January, according to reports.

Shoppers get an eyeful as naked protesters call for better conditions for cyclists in capital.

Small dogs top league table of damage caused to household, says UK comparison site.

Family of Miriam Burbank arrange for her body to be centre stage at her own wake.

Mohammed Dajani argued that understanding was only means to reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis.

William Warmishan, 64, jailed for a year for hitting a woman while on bail for attacking his ex-girlfriend.

Iraqis are expressing their frustration on Whisper, which allows anonymous posting.

Pontiff says he 'does not have much to lose' at his age and therefore does not require the vehicle.

Jolie now has another honour to rank alongside her honorary damehood and Oscar.

Britain is to provide humanitarian assistance to Iraq as death toll due to Isis insurgency escalates.

Former Royal Marine Gary Sims suffered heart attack after choking during a pickled egg eating contest in a pub.

Shocking footage of Isis beheading a man emerges as Isis insurgency in Iraq and Syria escalates.

Bull elephant, famous for its long tusks, found dead in Tsavo East National Park.

Richard Rockefeller, 65, killed in single-engine plane crash in 'very low' visibility.

Shooting comes after spike in gangland crime in Irish capital.

Book called 'Good Night Malaysian 370: The Truth Behind the Loss of Flight 370' is latest to cash in on tragedy.