The announcement of the accord came hours after the rebels declared their independence.
Details of the father of the newborn are still unknown but the local media speculates it could be a 15-year-old boy or a 39-year-old man.
The boy who lives in one of China's poorest provinces is now suffering from renal failure and his health is deteriorating.
Giant panda males are reproductively viable only for six months in a year whereas the female are reproductively viable for only one or three days in a year.
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika died after suffering a heart attack.
Researchers have got more clues as to how Interior Layered Deposits was formed on Mars.
Asia and Africa to lead urban population growth posing a challenge to jobs and environment.
The long voyage of the fuel-laden Japanese ghost ship is over as it sank 6,000 feet deep in the Gulf of Alaska.
The ban is aimed at reducing the temptation for children and young people to smoke..
Nasa's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission has released a stunning stellar image of the entire infrared sky or the universe comprising over half billion stars, galaxies and other objects.
The unnamed student was studying for an MSc in data networks and security at Birmingham City University.
Devotees carry heavy wooden crosses, whip their backs until they bleed and re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Since the fifteenth century, the number of Maundy coins handed out, and the number of people receiving the coins has been related to the ruler's age.
Who else changed the face of music along with Jim Marshall?
Check out this slideshow that gives you glimpses of the Bosnian War, ravaged country it left behind and the new world the Bosnians are creating
Police reveal crimes of victim in effort to find his killers
One of founding fathers of rock 'n' roll, Jim Marshall, inspired generations of electric guitarists.
Thousands spent monitoring protest camp outside St Paul's Cathedral over four-month period.
Shakespeare Must Die banned over fears it could heighten political tensions in country.
Check out photos of Maundy Thursday celebrations from across the world...
One Goh a former nursing student who shot seven people dead and wounded three others, at a religious U.S. Oakland city college. Has pleaded guilty to the murders, and will be officially charged later today when he attends court.
Protesters clashed with the police in response to the suicide of an elderly man blaming the government's austerity measures.
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls warns of tax credits bombshell as new financial year starts.
Retired pharmacist opts for 'dignified end before 'being forced to search trash for food' and 1,500 riot on streets.
RIM seems to be fighting uphill battle with its flagship brand, BlackBerry.
Do It Yourself! Three Easy Home Remedies for Clear, Glowing Skin!
Virgin train came off 'degraded' rails and flew down embankment, killing one and injuring 88 in 2007 smash.
A look at how different countries celebrate the Easter period.
Surrey council's plans to cut service declared 'unlawful' while communities struggle to find volunteers.
Tough new regulations brought in as drought in southern England continues.