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Body of teenage girl declared brain dead after complications during tonsil surgery is released from hospital.

NBA star insists visits to North Korea are not political.

More than 100 flood warnings in place as storms continue to batter Britain.

The stampede occurred when traditional cakes were being distributed at a religious ceremony.

Freezing weather to hit half continental US with temperatures falling to -60F (-51C).

The unnamed man died after his mobility scooter fell into the Thames.

The plane exploded into flames after crashing onto the runaway at the Aspen airport.

Thousands of Eritrean and Sudanese migrants protest against Israel's restrictive asylum policies.

Slavery should be taught in schools like Holocaust says actor tipped for Oscar.

Cartel enforcer tagged in Facebook postings snared in Holland.

Foreign cars go on sale for the first time since 1959 Revolution, but at prices few Cubans can afford.

The leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis is concerned over Malta's Civil Union bill to allow same-sex couples to wed.

Tony Blair's vast business empire enjoys most successful financial year since former PM left office in 2007.

Three arrests, but discovery not thought to be terrorism-related.

Sophisticated Z-20 helicopter resembles US Black Hawk chopper and boasts improved stealth characteristics.

The coldest place on Earth has been measured by satellite to be minus 93.2 Celsius (-135.8F) in Antarctica.

21 people rescued but more than 20 still feared trapped under rubble after Goa building collapse.

More priests trained as exorcists because of rise in black magic, paganism, Satanic rites and Ouija boards, says Roman Catholic Church.

Five further deaths in Bangladesh as clashes between opposition supporters and police intensify.

Jihadist group linked to Al-Qaida lays claim to Fallujah in major security setback for Iraqi government.

Millions expected to plan their summer holidays on 'Sunshine Sunday'.

Twilight co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart fail to reunite for New Year, as R Patz spent time with Nettie Wakefield and Dakota Fanning.

Merchandise from sci-fi classic Alien will be available in stores over 30 years after film's initial release.

Items belonging to notorious serial killers are increasingly popular on auction sites.

Security has been beefed up following two recent suicide bombings.

The bizarre double-headed cow was named Sana Saida, which means 'Happy New Year' in Arabic.

London accountant allegedly used internet to direct months of abuse against mistress's child in Norway.

Bulldozer operator killed when he disturbs buried second world war bomb in Germany.

UK Foreign Office name man shot dead in Libya execution-style killing as Briton Mark De Salis.