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Denis Duthie went blind after his diabetes medication reacted with vodka.

Building cleared after company boss receives email threat and two suspicious packages found.

Kyoto Protocol expires on 1 January but global carbon emissions are to reach a record high.

Couple found dead on Cromer housing estate on Sunday afternoon.

Wang jailed for impersonating police officer after Sina Weibo users complain about photoshoot.

John McAfee, the 67-year-old anti-virus software pioneer, has reportedly been arrested after several weeks on the run.

Several charred bodies have been found inside the Sasago tunnel, according to local media reports.

Since the first cases of HIV/Aids were reported in 1981, the incurable disease has claimed more than 25 million lives.

Australia becomes the first country to implement a law to standardise cigarette packaging.

The Duchess of Cambridge joined in with St Andrew’s Day celebrations and revealed her school nickname.

Sex offender wins fight for Facebook to take down mystery name-and-shame page - but identical one soon appears.

Fatwa on teenage girl shot in head by Taliban lifted by Omar Bakri Mohammed of UK-Based Shariah4Pakistan.

Michael Souter, 59, a former BBC Radio Norfolk presenter, is charged with 18 offences.

Dangbo police believe grave robbers selling body parts on black market for sacrifice and 'bewitching'.

Critics in Dominican Republic claim shock attack by TV show host was divine justice for magician’s 'witchcraft.

Site offers £15,000 towards university fees in return for ‘discreet adventures’ with students.

The 41-year-old died from neck injuries and West Midlands police have launched a murder investigaton.

Third Reich of Adolf Hitler remembered in bizarre street styles of Rangoon.

High court judge backs Akhalu claim that she could die in a matter of weeks if deported from UK.

Mayor Eberhand van der Laan unveils controversial plan to corral evicted tenants in caravan park.

Police rule against prosecuting BNP leader for revealing details of discrimination case couple.

Li kept six women in the dungeon for up to 21 months and killed two of them.

The world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit ahead of the period of Advent, which falls on the first Sunday of December this year

Kibo will be launched into the galaxy and chronicle its voyage on Twitter.

Nash initially sought $50 million from owner Sandra Herold for attack by chimp reared on lobster, wine and ice cream.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plays down importance of UN vote on observer status.

Photos of 20-year-old Lexxa in just knickers and tight tops posted alongside ads for used cars on eBay.

Shoeless beggar finds good samaritan in freezing Times Square.

Paul Beck sentenced to life for lethal unprovoked attack in north London bar.