One in three divorces in the UK cite Facebook as a reason for separation, a figure which has risen by 13 percent since 2009, according to Divorce-Online.co.uk.
According to police, Sajjad Masih Gill of Pakpattan district in the Punjab province of Pakistan was arrested on the basis of complaints lodged by local Muslims.
Boy’s mother shocked after Apple's automated voice gadget blurts foul-mouthed insult in supermarket
In 2011, traffic authorities imposed fine on more than 171,000 people for talking over phone or texting at the wheel.
US State Department 'concerned' by surprise raids on human rights offices.
Pre-emptive assault on Gaza Strip 'terror squad' foils rocket attack on Israel, says IDF.
New Year tradition of linking hands and singing Auld Lang Syne has murky history.
Apple has reportedly filed a patent on Facial Recognition software for mobile platform with the intention of adding this feature on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Macbook devices.
'Iron Lady' kept lid on expenses of official residence, say National Archive documents.
Cali has celebrated the annual bullfighting festival.
Record number of large scale ivory seizures in 2011 makes it the “worst year ever” for African wildlife.
Indian student shot dead on Salford street victim of hate crime, say police.
Jury in Stephen Lawrence murder trial at Old Bailey begins deliberations.
Israeli security forces arrested prominent right-wing activists in the West Bank early Thursday, reports Haaretz.
Newlyweds tie the knot at synchronised mass wedding in Peruvian capital of Lima.
Katie Wynter murder police get go-ahead to continue quizzing 18-year-old man.
Mystery ‘Santa Clause’ gave away £50 notes to shopper in a Devon village
Priests exchanged blows at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity over plans for the Orthodox Christmas in January.
Actress Megan Fox and TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson made the two biggest mental health related gaffes of the year, a charity claims.
Burning buildings and rampant looting turned parts of London into war zone during August riots.
As journalist Jay Rayner is crowned Beard of the Year 2011, we look back at some recent winners of the battle of the beards.
2011 champion cyclist Cadel Evans and wife adopt baby from Ethiopia.
Among girls' names, Olivia comes first, followed by Lily and Sophie.
Apple has failed to realize its mistake in a bid to dominate the smartphone and tablet industry with patent lawsuits against its rivals. There is no real innovation happening in the native camp, while its rivals are striving hard to move ahead with new product designs and technological advancements.
“When I walk to school in the morning I used to get a tummy ache because I was so scared … that they were going to stand and start yelling and spitting,” the AP has quoted Naama Margolese as saying.
Death toll expected to climb after chemical warehouse explosion sets off chain of blasts.
Protesters against Syrian president freed as reports surface of deaths in Hama city.
BBC under fire after choosing panda Tian Tian as one of its 12 female faces of the year.
Unemployment and another recession add to New Year gloom but there are things to look forward to in 2012.
Convicted sex offender Michael Plumador posted photos of murdered Aliahna Lemmon and her sisters only weeks before he killed her with a brick and dismembered her body.
