Chinese New Year 2012: Year of the Dragon Sparks Baby Boom [SLIDESHOW]
Year of the Dragon, symbolic of wealth and power, raises expectation of dramatic baby boom in China.
Stepping Hill Hospital Death: Fifth Person Dies of Suspected Poisoning
Linda McDonagh believed to be fifth victim of suspected insulin poisoning at Stepping Hill hospital.
Megaupload Founder Dotcom Seeks Bail
The prosecution said there was danger of Dotcom fleeing the country, but the defence lawyer pointed out that the German's passports had been seized and his assets frozen.
New York Gangsters Held After Online Boasting of Murders
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Guatemalans Stage Protest on Top of Volcano [SLIDESHOW]
Nearly 12,000 people, mostly youngsters, joined the event which was named the "walk for life" on top of Volcan de Agua or "Water Volcano".
Chinese New Year 2012: Qing Dynasty on Show [SLIDESHOW]
The dynasty made Beijing its capital in 1644.
Illegal Preaching: 161 Islamic Clerics Asked to Leave Sri Lanka
The decision was taken following several complaints from local residents.
Ericsson and ZTE Make Peace, Drop Patent Infringement Lawsuits
Sony Ericsson and ZTE have settled by dropping patent infringement lawsuits against each other.
Megaupload Shutdown: Who's Next? RapidShare, SoundCloud or DropBox?
After the exit of Megaupload many other file-sharing sites could be in the firing line.
Chinese New Year 2012: When Millions Move from Place to Place [SLIDESHOW]
Millions of workers and students are heading home across China to celebrate the Chinese New Year with their loved ones. The Year of Dragon begins on Jan. 23.
Dreaded Bulgarian Gangster Arrested from London Gym
Tihomir Georgiev was spotted working out in Rooney's Gym, a boxing gym in South London, wearing shorts and with his hands wrapped in fighter's bandages.
U.S. Ponders Embassy Shutdown in Syria
Representative of the Arab League are likely to meet on January 21 to discuss the future course of action on Syria.
Paedophile Extradited from China Jailed in UK
Briton David Price jailed for nearly eight years after successful extradition by UK police despite lack of treaty with China.
Haiti Police Officers Jailed for Massacre after Earthqauke
Seven Haitian policemen guilty of killing prisoners during riots in wake of 2010 earthquake.
Ghana's Crazy Coffins Lift the Lid on Death Culture [SLIDESHOW]
Ballet shoes, guitars and skateboards are some of the unusual coffins on display at the Southbank Centre in London.
London 2012 Games: Dramatic Security Drill on Display [SLIDESHOW]
Crack teams from the different forces shoe off air and riverborne security preparations for the Games.
German President: Never Forget 'Unbelievable and Unimaginable' Holocaust
Christian Wulff marked 70 years since a Nazi party meeting that secured the terrible fate of six million Jews
PIPA Censorship Debate: Protect IP Act Vote Postponed Indefinitely After Wikipedia Blackout
A vote for the controversial Protect Intellectual Property Act which was due to take place on 24 January has been postponed, following the blackout protest.
Austria: Neo-Nazi Viennese Ball Struck Off Unesco List
Viennese Ball dropped from Unesco list of celebrated Austrian traditions over Neo-Nazi links.
Dorset Oil Tanker Bungalow Smash: Man Arrested
Suspect alleged to be driver of oil tanker that smashed into Dorset home arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Only 21% of UK Children in England Play Outside Regularly
Children’s charity claims youngsters are being stifled and missing out on simple pleasures of life.
Hollywood Hill Body Parts: Coyotes Devoured Remains
The missing remains of the body found near the Hollywood sign may have been eaten by coyotees
Oil Tanker Driver Flees After Crashing into Dorset Bungalow
Driver of fuel tanker in Wool, Dorset, hunted by police after vehicle hit a bungalow and set it ablaze.
Polish Politician 'to Smoke Pot in Parliament'
Polish political leader Janusz Palikot will smoke pot in his country's parliament to protest tough laws on soft drugs.
Violent Sexual Assaults by US Soldiers Rise
Violent sex crimes committed by US soldiers almost double in five years.
Savannah 'Bambam' Rios Arrested After Testicle Attack
Woman arrested on charges of kidnapping, assault and sexual abuse of former boyfriend.
Birmingham Double Murder Suspect Faces Crown Court
Rimvydas Liorancas to stand trial accused of killing Avtar and Carole Kolar, parents of a police officer.
Rupert Murdoch's Nightmare: FBI May Investigate News International Over Phone Hacking
Company admitted hacking actor Jude Law's phone when he was thought to be in the US.
China Looks all Geared up for Year of Dragon [SLIDESHOW]
The year of Dragon which begins on January 23 is considered the most powerful and auspicious year as per traditional Chinese belief.
Microsoft Backs Marriage Equality Law
Microsoft joins other Northwest employers in support of Washington State legislation recognising marriage equality for same-sex couples.
Jewish School Teaches How to ‘Cure Gay’
The headteacher has denied reports that the lessons are being imposed on students.
State-Sponsored 'Fatwa' Against Sir Salman Rushdie: The Bizarre Face of Indian Democracy
Some local Islamic leaders have even demanded that the writer should not be allowed to visit India.
UK Prison Overcrowding at Breaking Point, Warn Guards
Severe overcrowding in Britain’s jails will lead to riots as 90,000 maximum capacity limit breached.
US: Five-Year-Old Boy Held for Stabbing Three People
Child in police custody after knife attack on two adults and another child in row over juice carton.
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