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Family of 16-year-old whose shooting dead sparked Brooklyn riots, claim prosecutors biased towards police.

Thousands of hate crime victims refusing to come forward for fear of not being believed, says new report.

European Space Agency satellite imagery adds 50 million years to age of universe since its creation by the Big Bang.

Channel 5 show examines the 'Kindly Killer's' reign of terror.

Cath Everett joins scheme that uses drama and song to take anti-substance abuse message into heart of poor communities.

US President Barack Obama spoke of peace and progress at Jerusalem Convention Center on March 21, 2013

Former Beatle's widow says Americans 'turning this beautiful country into a warzone'.

Former student suing Bikram Choudhury for sexual harassment and discrimination.

Man who cut through victim's spine in homage to infamous horror scene jailed for at least 30 years.

Corrie mechanic is told sex abuse trial will begin in September.

A woman from Thailand found the skeleton of a kitten while eating sausages with her family and later turned the 'lucky' carcass into a shrine.

Nasa expert reveals best way of dealing with asteroid collisions - prayer.

Animal Equality rights group goes for the jugular with extreme protests in Spain on World Meat Out Day.

South Florida student Jasmine Roberts uncovers scandal at fast-food restaurants.

But did they power Neil Armstrong on moon landing mission?

Jakarta proposes updating law to punish couples engaged in pre-marital sex.

Rule of priestly celibacy called into question by Jorge Bergoglio who admits he was once 'dazzled by a girl at a wedding.'

Thousands of dead prawns have washed up on beach in Coronel.

Car hit on level crossing in Athelney on Taunton-Castle Carey line

Woman’s body recovered from Cornwall river two hours after car fell from ferry slipway.

James Herbert, who was has sold more than 54 million copies of his novels worldwide, dies at home in Sussex.

Merthyr Tydfil motorist ran off leaving dead or injured Lynsey Popp in wreckage after he crashed into a tree.

Michigan grandmother shot 17-year-old grandson six times but claimed self-defence.

Nearly 20 percent of British viewers get TV fix on smartphone in toilet, poll reveals.

Officials ridiculed for feeble explanations for pork tide mystery.

CCTV shows Rowan O'Neill acting quickly amid panic to save little Shaylar

Paris authorities investigate €400m arbitration deal in favour of French tycoon Bernard Tapie.

Ugandan government must better protect disabled women and girls after rape of 13-year-old, Human Rights group says.

Duchess of Cambridge joins Queen and Prince Philip at Baker Street station to mark Tube's 150th anniversary.