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Sources say CNN has been in talks with Makaziwe Mandela for years about broadcasting former president's funeral.

Edy Duran under investigation for allegedly working with drug dealers and people traffickers.

Ibrahim Yucel from Kutahya takes extreme measures to quit smoking after father dies of lung cancer.

Father releases both daughters but refuses to leave property as armed police are positioned outside.

Murder of Zozo highlights 'sexual violence and hate crimes' women in South Africa are subjected to, Agang SA says.

New York court rejects claim 'economic system' was imposed on Fugees star.

Thirty men died and almost were 300 hospitalised following circumcisions at initiation ceremonies in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Armed police cordon off Kidlington street as they talk to hostage-taker.

KFC drops legal action threat over chicken shop that allegedly replaced Colonel Sanders image with that of Adolf Hitler.

Police say it's 'virtually impossible' for gangs to operate following murders of Pcs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes

Paedophile who killed April Jones slashed in neck and face with makeshift blade at HMP Wakefield.

Shiite militants backing regime of Bashar al-Assad against rebels in Syria.

Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight thank public for support after Ariel Castro ordeal.

Documents reveal that at least 148 women underwent tubal ligation during the five years alone while another 100 were made to agree for the procedure in the late 1990s.

Drug lord amassed huge wealth under Burmese junta and held grip on black market drugs.

Home secretary targets more extremists, after long-delayed victory in deporting Abu Qatada to Jordan.

Home secretary tells MPs Britain should rethink human rights commitments in wake of Abu Qatada deportation.

Elaine Joyner judged unfit to plead at trial for feeding poison to stranger's baby in London restaurant.

Passenger died from electrocution while relieving himself on the third rail in Brooklyn subway station.

Owner Gemma Antell shares photo of dog that bit her pet’s head off.

Spain’s National Police found Lilley in a hidden room behind his wardrobe door.

April Jones killer Bridger trembling at mixing with inmates, say reports.

Murray has no plans to propose to long-term girlfriend Sears following victory against Novak Djokovic.

Olympian Zara and rugby star Tindall expecting baby in new year

Chinese teenage students Wang Linjia and Ye Mengyuan died in Asiana Airlines crash-landing.

Woman turns her back on hate cult and sets up campaign to return congregation members to society.

Announcement of Jeddah toddler's by Ministry of Health brings global death toll to 44.

Young Brazilian tumbled from Felina Prive window while with client.

US secretary of state John Kerry with wife on Nantucket Island when she fell ill.