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Haunted by Helmand: How Prince Harry’s Comrades Cope With Afghan War
As Prince Harry returns from his tour of duty a BBC documentary follows survivors of worst attack on foot patrol in Afghan war.
Petraeus Sex Scandal: Gen John Allen Cleared, Socialite Jill Kelley Scarred
Top US officer cleared of inappropriate conduct over sex emails but Kelley family pilloried.
Taliban Chief Blasts 'Coward' Prince Harry over Playstation Comments [VIDEO]
XBox and Fifa sessions at Camp Bastion enrage Taliban commander Zabihullah Mujahid.
Kate Middleton Pregnancy Update: Pregnant Duchess Undergoing Hypnotherapy To Help Overcome Pregnancy Eating Trouble
The Duchess of Cambridge was hospitalised last month for acute morning sickness.
Prince Harry Reveals Fears for Pregnant Sister-in-Law Kate Middleton
Returning hero says Duchess of Cambridge needs to be protected from media intrusion.
Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Prince Harry Excited to Turn Uncle, Speaks Out on his Nude Photo Scandal
Prince Harry thrilled with the royal pregnancy news.
XBox and Playstation Helped Prince Harry Kill Taliban Fighters
Third in line to throne Prince Harry honed Taliban shooting skills with computer games, prince admits.
Obama 'the Strong' 2013 Presidential Inauguration [VIDEO]
Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.
Obama 2013 Presidential Inauguration: New Challenges for America in President's Speech [VIDEO]
President's second inaugural in Washington: immigration, gun control and economy the key issues.
Afghanistan: Taliban Suicide Bombers Attack Kabul’s Traffic Police HQ [VIDEO]
Ten people wounded in double explosion and gun battle at police compound in Kabul.
Torture Still Rife in Afghan Jails, Says UN
United Nations report lifts lid on gory methods used by police to extract confessions.
Bill Gates to Spend His Fortune Fighting Polio and Malaria
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates plans to use his £40bn personal fortune to eradicate polio, malaria and measles.
Mali Crisis: Allies 'Must Do More' to Aid France and Mali in War on Islamists
Britain, United States and Germany reluctant to commit as Mali faces existential threat
Algeria BP Siege: Fewer Britons Involved Than Feared, says David Cameron
PM details Algerian rescue operation at In Amenas gas plant and warns MPs of growing threat of Islamist militants in north Africa.
Somalia: French Hostage Denis Allex to be 'Executed' by Al-Shabab over Mali Operation
Islamist militants pledge to kill Paris' secret agent Denis Alex - even though French intelligence claimed he was already dead.
Mali Islamist Rebels Seize Diabaly Town Despite French Airstrikes [VIDEO]
Tuareg separatists pledge to help French military offensive against al-Qaida-linked rebels
Prince Harry Designs Garden for his Late Mother Diana, Princess of Wales
The prince has helped create a landscape for the Chelsea flower show in honour of his mother.
Rochdale Sex Ring Girl Also Abused by Sex Predator OAP
John Tatton lured girl, 15, to house he kept for vulnerable targets and demanded sex for rent, Bolton court told.
Human Rights, Homophobia and Anti-Semitism Troubles for Obama's new US Security Team
Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.
British Soldier Killed in Helmand by Afghan Insider [VIDEO]
Soldier shot dead by suspected member of Afghan national army in 'green on blue' attack.
Abbas Renames Territory State of Palestine after UN Status Granted
Move coincides with appointment of less hawkish Chuck Hagel as US defence secretary.
Afghanistan: Deadly Taliban Suicide Attack Targets US Base
Blast at entrance to CIA office in Khost kills three civilians.
Queen Delivers Christmas Message in 3D [FULL SPEECH]
Queen hails stars of London Olympics and Paralympics, and "army of volunteers" at her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
David Cameron Goes for God with Christmas Message
Prime minister opts for most Christian address he's ever uttered, and praises UK soldiers in Afghanistan.
US Adviser Killed by Afghan Policewoman in Kabul [VIDEO]
Deputy police chief says investigation under way but identity of victim remains unknown.
Kate Middleton and Prince William to Skip Christmas With the Queen
Royal couple to celebrate Christmas with the Middleton family in Berkshire.
Barack Obama to Nominate Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State
Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.
David Cameron Pays Christmas Visit to Afghanistan Troops [Slideshow]
Prime Minister admits Britain has paid ‘heavy price’ during conflict but praises troops for their success
US Marine Joseph Chamblin Demoted and Fined for Urinating on Taliban Fighters
Staff sergeant escapes with $500 fine despite widespread condemnation of actions in YouTube film.
US Drone Crashes in Taliban Stronghold in Pakistan
Washington uses drones to combat Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents in the tribal areas of Pakistan.