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Controversial scheme site in Guangzhou closed after 262 babies left there since January 2014

Court hears how South African cancelled order for new weapons after shooting Reeva Steenkamp

Figures show 'disturbing' number of searches for drugs and weapons carried out on juveniles.

Westminster Magistrates' Court Judge Howard Riddle decides against extradition for convicted Italian mobster

Best photos of the day: 17 March 2014.

Fines and imprisonment up to one year for sexual harassment committed in the street and online

US Navy commandos take control of fugitive oil tanker in Mediterranean waters following hijack.

NYC and Boston embroiled in gay rights furore after both cities deny equality groups right to march

Final results of the referendum in Crimea show that 96.8% of voters support leaving Ukraine to join Russia.

93% vote for independence from Ukraine according to Crimean elections chief

The 'magic wand' was discovered near the burial site that uncovered 30 headless skeletons.

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.