Afghanistan is the source of more than 90 % of the world's opium, which is used to make heroin, and more of it is being grown than ever before.
It is not only the kids who can have fun this Easter
A child was sexually attacked every 20 minutes in 2011 according to recent figures.
British Youths from African communities could be radicalised as al-Qaida looks at Africa as a potential new front to build its strength
Interested companies can submit their bid until July.
Hellen Collins, 80, has taken a few flying lessons 30 years ago but does not own a flying licence.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's wax figures unveiled in cities around world to honour the couple ahead of their wedding anniversary
London's Natural History Museum showcases 100 plastinated animals at Animals Inside Out show.
Tornadoes uproot trees, flip trucks, damage flights and wreck houses.
Brand party for journalists and celebrities only deteriorates into violence as scuffle breaks out on dance floor.
US experts drop opposition to publishing controversial research into H5N1 strain over fears it could be used by terrorists.
Scientists have created a miracle nasal spray vaccine that prevents heart attack.
Online gambler made nearly £80,000 from scam using nearly 6,000 passport copies in first prosecution of its kind.
Coalition proposal to help more people buy their homes from local authorities could deplete affordable housing stock further.
Schoolgirl rushed to hospital in desperate bid to save her.
The skyscraper is projected to become the tallest building in Europe.
The gunman just stood up in the class and fired away.
Tensions between two countries continue as President Christina Kirchner labels British ownership of Falklands 'absurd'.
Mothers in good condition are more likely to give birth to sons, whereas mothers in poor condition are more likely to give birth to daughters, says a study.
Scientists discover ash and charred bone in cavern on edge of Kalahari Desert
Respect MP George Galloway married his new bride within 48 hours after his byelection victory last week.
FBI investigates chilling movie poster mock-up but says no genuine threat has been perceived.
History teacher arrested over claims he told underage girl students to perform sex acts and send him lewd images in exchange for higher grades.
Relatives greeted the freed hostages at the city of Villavicencio.
The left rebels have been at war with Columbia for the past fifty years.
The control of fire would have been a major turning point in human evolution, said one of the researchers.
Award-Winning Disabled British Sailor ‘Humiliated’ by Rail Guard
Mega Millions claimant snubs McDonald's co-workers in gambling syndicate.
The massive predator could swallow a whole crocodile without showing a bulge.
Huge pre-historic animal mounds made by humans dating back to thousands of years have been discovered along the coastal plains of Peru for the first time.