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As two Pussy Riot members are condemned to old SOviet gulag, the violent methods of Russian police spark fear of Stalin era comeback, human rights group say

Six members of staff jailed and five given suspended sentences following “horrific” abuse uncovered by BBC Panorama documentary.

Ten TV personalities believed to be in sights of detectives in 'landmark investigation'.

Savile believed to have been driven though most of London Marathon course on two occasions.

The San Juan Hills Golf Club course staff believe the leopard shark was plucked from the Pacific Ocean by a sea bird and then dropped as it headed inland with its feast.

Scottish SPCA managed to safely recover 18-inch snake, feisty Furtivo, after being discovered on plane at Glasgow airport having flown from Cancun in Mexico.

Nanny Yoselyn Ortega stabbed children in bath of their luxury apartment near Central Park, before attempting suicide by stabbing herself in the neck.

Forecasters say hurricane which has already claimed 21 lives could merge with northeastern arctic storm on approach to US east coast.

Retired boss of Brooklands International Freight Services will change plea to reduce 35-year jail sentence.

NYPD officer discussed 'profoundly disturbing' cannibal plans on online fetish chat forums, judge told.

Faeces transplant found to beat Clostridium Difficile in 90% of cases.

The grave is thought to be of K'utz Chman, who is believed to have laid the foundation of the Mayan civilisation.

iPhone users in the US can continue to jailbreak their iPhones legally but those doing the same to their iPads will now be breaking the law.

Reports suggest Mockford shot three times in 'assassination-style' killing after emerging from restaurant with wife.

Town grabbed media attention when disproportionate number of girls developed twitching and verbal outburst symptoms of Tourette's.

Millions of sheep and goats slaughtered to celebrate Eid al-Adha, 'Feast of the Sacrifice'.

Police chief Peter Spindler says detectives investigating claims by 300 alleged victims and that more than one abuser may have been involved.

Scientists identify way of rapidly killing malarial parasite, which claims three million lives a year.

Bronze finalists in rowing and hockey desperate for return of medals after theft in upmarket Mayfair club.

US State Department rebuts General Nikolai Makarov allegations and says missiles Russian-made.

Media influence plays a big role on whether people believe in the supernatural, study finds.

18th-placed Korda England Carp team accuses Romanians of training fish to favour one type of bait.

Mammal famous for 'simples' catchphrase to launch Meerkat Tales collection at London department store.

Police win power to ban march by anti-muslim group, after community call for action to halt planned demo.

Irfan Nasser, Irfan Khalid and Ashik Ali facing charges of plotting huge terrorist attack at Woolwich Crown Court.

About 3 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world gathered at the holy city of Mecca on 24 October to undertake their annual pilgrimage, the Hajj 2012.

Edible brains, hearts, spleens and toenail fungus all feature in the exhibition at St Bart’s Pathology Museum.

Sandy is likely to gain further momentum in the next few hours and is heading towards the Bahamas.

20-year-old sells virginity in online auction to Japanese man named Natsu for Australian documentary.