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Hailing from Kashmiri Pandit family, Pushkar was drawn to former UN under secretary-general.

London's Homerton Hospital doctor says Schumacher will be different after recovery.

Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janerio in Brazil struck by lightning.

Dozens injured in stampede as police step up security arrangements.

Mikaeel Kular's mother Rosdeep has been detained by police for questioning.

Police investigators are exploring all possibilities in the disapperance of the 3-year-old from his home.

It's the first time that the Vatican has publicly revealed cases of child molestation by priests.

Core Issues Trust co-director claims valuable gay-to-straight work neglected because of political correctness.

Vice reporter Milene Larsson talks about her documentary 'Young and Gay in Putin's Russia'

Wife of minster found dead following rumours he had affair with Pakistani journalist

Homicide rate still high in Venezuela, despite government's attempt to tackle criminality.

Olympic athlete Mo Farah told the taxman his place of residency was Portland, Oregon.

The U.S. National Security Agency has been gathering nearly 200 million text messages a day from around the world, gathering data on people's travel plans, contacts and credit card transactions, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday (January 16).

Patron saint of animals honoured on feast day with devotional ceremonies across Spain.

Education Minister Elizabeth Truss says girls shouldn't be 'pushed into fashion over farming'.

Russian president says 'we won't arrest anyone' but gays must leave children alone.

A look at the sons and daughters of Ken Barlow actor following trial over sex offences.

Britain's Prince Harry is leaving his role as an Apache helicopter pilot to focus on bringing America's Warrior Games to London, Kensington Palace announced on Friday (January 17).

Missing Mikaeel Kular 'seen' close to his home in West Pilton Gardens.

Conversation between suspect Omer Guney and Turkey's intelligence reveals alleged Ankara involvement.

Mass grave containing more than 30 skulls has been uncovered in Sri Lanka.

Winner of Dallas Safari Club auction to hunt endangered species in Namibia says hunt is to protect species.

Houston Mayor marries her long-time partner in California, setting an example for Texas where same-sex marriage is not recognised.

Customer pulls gun on assistant at One Stop Shop in Stretford, Greater Manchester.

Zara Phillips and husband former England rugby captain Mike Tindall's baby, becomes 16th in line to the throne.

UK's opposition Ed Miliband plans to overhaul the banking system

UN panel asks Church officials of plans to prevent abuse by paedophile priests.

Tamil devotees in Malaysia and Singapore pierce bodies for ritual in praise of Hindu god Murugan.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office issues terrorism warning for parts of Thailand and Malaysia.