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Satellite image shows US east coast gripped in deep freeze.

Restaurant infuriates locals after it did not allow them citing cultural sensitivities.

FBI arrested Chinese national Yan Feng over arson attack at Chinese consulate in Californian city.

Bitcoin value has crossed $1,000 mark again as gaming company Zynga said it would test bitcoin payments.

Chinese authorities try to derail Southern Weekly press freedom protest in Guangzhou.

Widow of Jang Song-thaek reported to have died from heart attack or suicide following disappearance.

In pictures: Snow and Arctic conditions slam through North America.

Kevin Andrews stalked London Underground and was caught making seedy phone video.

Clemency given on grounds of cooperation with the FBI, good behaviour in prison and abuses suffered as child.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

Concerns rise as two more years of cuts are on the way

Steubenville victim's attorney condemns rapist for not making public apology.

Affair with French spelled end of Rathbands' marriage, wife tells inquest.

LGBT couples' recent right to marry ruling temporarily blocked upon state officials' request.

Five common New Year's resolutions that you can actually achieve

The 'Naked Rambler' Stephen Gough has been jailed for 16 months after breaking an Asbo to stop him appearing nude in public

Twelve-year-old boy punished by classmates on teacher's orders for failing to do his homework.

Suspension lifted on Newport religious studies teacher after students' social media campaign.

Amama Mbabazi speaks out against life sentence in fresh Anti-Homosexuality bill.

Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany Day on January 6. For Eastern Orthodox Christians the feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist. Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the revelation of the birth of Jesus to the three wise men (Magi).

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has criticised Israel's immigration policies and Holot detention centre.

United Nations report shows 28% increase in cases of brutality against Afghan females.

Driver Richard Newton banned for hands-free driving on A171 Whitby-Guisborough road.

The country shows determination to take a stand against the illegal trade; it accounts for 70% of global demand for ivory.

Paris plans to keep controversial comic M'bala M'bala off stage on grounds of racism.

A selection of photographs from around the world, covering a variety of topics.

As South Sudan conflict continues, neighbouring president Omar al-Bashir to meet President Salva Kiir.

Body of man believed to be a stowaway falls from airplane in Saudi city of Jeddah

French workers at Goodyear tyre factory are holding two bosses hostage over the proposed closure of the site.