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India's arms purchases three times higher than China and Pakistan in last five years.

Former US President urges Russia to stop meddling in Ukraine and allow it to determine its own future.

India denies speculation that vanished jetliner was being used to carry out a 9/11-style attack

Learn about the miraculous story that the festival of colours, Holi commemorates

Missing aircraft piloted by Zaharie Ahmad Shah believed to have flown at 5,000 feet to avoid radar detection.

A close friend of Captain Shah said he does not believe the pilot is involved in the disappearance of Flight MH370.

Controversial elite patrol unit called in to clean up Rio favelas as World Cup approaches.

Celebrate emerald isle's patron saint with these facts.

Following Saudi Arabia's decision to stop parents naming their child Elaine or Alice, we look at some of the strangest names banned around the world.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge criticised for 'lavish' lifestyle.

New book claims that Michael Rockefeller, a member of one of America's wealthiest families, was devoured by cannibals in New Guinea.

Dozens of people hurt as stampede becomes deadly crush at government recruitment drive.

Fulani herdsmen raid villages in Kaduna state, leaving scores dead and many homeless.

Search for missing plane now involves 25 countries, and staff and passengers are all under investigation.

From Mick Jagger in full swagger to flag-waving in Ukraine, purim to poverty in Palestine, these are Reuters' best images of the last 24 hours.

Malaysian investigators pilot an identical 777-200 in an attempt to find out more about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370.

Jailed opposition leader's party admits pilot life-time member of PKR.

Indian woman who gave birth to a baby with two heads was too poor to get ultrasound scans done.

Scammers try to cash in on people's curiosity over missing Malaysia Airlines jet on social media.

Political inclination of chief pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah under scrutiny as flight vanished hours after opposition leader was jailed for sodomy.

Malaysian officials have stated that a hijacking theory is "conclusive."

The singer was kicked out of a rehab centre for violating internal rules.

Human rights activists in Iraq and around the world have vehemently condemned the proposed bill.

Indian government fury as US re-indict Indian diplomat on fraud and visa charges.

Special Ops sources claim US Navy Seals fired hundreds of bullets into bin Laden's dead body.

Shakil Afridi's original 33-year prison sentence was widely regarded as punishment for aiding US.

Tayyip Erdogan says 15-year-old Berkin Elvan, whose death sparked protests, was linked to terrorists.

Mothers stage mass breastfeed in support of 27-year-old Staffordshire mum vilified for feeding her daughter in public.

Video captures moment a Ukrainian grandmother appears to harangue Russian invaders - who push her over.