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Secretive conclave inside Vatican's Sistine Chapel likely to go on for days as there is no clear frontrunner.

Muscovites on Monday enjoyed day one of the traditional week-long carnival Maslenitsa, ushering in spring and leading to Russian Orthodox Lent.

Facebook can accurately predict its users’ personality traits by analysing pages they like.

Film to uncover what went on the night Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead at Blade Runner's home.

Former cabinet member Chris Huhne apologised for his actions just a few hours before being sentenced to eight months in jail.

Gang invade Louis Steyn's home and tortue him while stealing drinks and partying.

Care home manager who attacked woman who applied to him for job jailed for seven years and may be deported.

'Burly men' break arm of 15-year-old boy in unprovoked attack in Newton Heath.

Eminent scientist says it is wrong to assume mankind will find life on alien planets - or even recognise it.

Centre for Social Justice in call for major haul to anti-trafficking measures

16-year-old detained under Mental Health Act for possessing explosive devices and terrorism manuals.

30 years after 'No Animal Testing' campaign began, Europe finally acts to get beauty products off shelves.

Biting cold and snow in London keep monarch out of the limelight as she recovers from gastroenteritis.

Analysis of mummies reveals arterial plaque prevalent in ancient times and not a result of modern lifestyles.

Jamea al-Kauthar school in Lancaster at centre of allegations over welfare of group of teenage pupils.

Bullies drove boy to self harm with cruel classroom taunts but web users helped pull him back from suicide.

Japan observes minute's silence in tribute to victims and survivors of disaster.

Five shark species will be better protected under international law

Sanele Masilela married Helen Shabangu, who is 53 years older to him.

Corrie's veteran car mechanic Kevin Webster fears the axe - even if he clears his name.

Sandi Toksvig criticises Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, for setting women back two hundred years

US singer dresses up as Elton John and mocks Chavez on Saturday Night Live.

Animal shelters being overwhelmed with rejected wolf-like dogs thanks to popularity of Twilight and Game Of Thrones fantasy sagas.

Islanders starting two-day referendum on whether to remain British territory.

Shadow home secretary said that Tory attacks on the Human Rights Act are being used to 'hide the government's failings.'

Players, coaches and fans fight as World Baseball Classic match between Canada and Mexico erupts in chaos.

Justin Welby lends support to letter signed by 43 bishops that warns tens of thousands of children could be tipped into poverty by government cuts.

Protests held on the eve of second anniversary of earthquake and tsunami that triggered nuclear disaster.

Club-drug expert says 'it's hard to guess whether it was something she took voluntarily or was slipped to her'.