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Israel foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says his county needs new allies. IBTimes UK take a wry look at the candidates.

Australia host England in the first Ashes test in Brisbane.

President Yudhoyono demands explanation form PM Tony Abbott.

Researchers find fruit bat population spanning 4,500km carries two deadly viruses.

England chase a fourth successive Ashes series win over Australia for 123 years

Stuart Lancaster's team impress across wins over Australia and Argentina and defeat to New Zealand but what factors remain a problem?

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono angered at Canberra's lack of remorse.

The England full-back is feeling the pressure to continue his impressive form

DNA shows early modern humans had sex with Neanderthals, Denisovans and 'mystery species'.

Global climate report highlights record CO2 emissions driven by China.

Northern Territory Supreme Court hears defendant 'wanted to kill' victim for stealing lagers.

Philippines' economic planning chief Arsenio Balisacan says costs of reconstruction may reach 250bn pesos.

Sudir Kumar Chaudhary has followed Tendulkar across the sub-Continent and won't stop yet.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finishes 628 points higher.

Canberra snooped on President Susilo Bambang Yuhoyono and first lady Ani Yudhoyono.

Fed Chief Ben Bernanke will speak on 19 December.

Stuart Lancaster takes many positives from England's narrow defeat to the world champions

World Champions New Zealand held off a stern England resistance to stage a 14th consecutive win in 2013 and avenge defeat from 11 month ago at Twickenham.

US Senate could vote on Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen's nomination next week.

New five-year jail term to be introduced following Mid-Staffordshire NHS scandal.

Communist party mouthpiece urges government to send in navy to help rescue efforts.

Former model extradited to Australia accused of being part of drug syndicate.

England are closing in on victory in their final warm-up game before the first Ashes test

UN says official death toll for Typhoon Yolanda has hit 4,460 with more than 900,000 people displaced.

Beijing criticised for small contribution to Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts compared to US, Britain and even Ikea.

Members of group that circulated degrading emails and videos about sex performances fired from army.

Workers are beginning to fight back against the US giant's culture of greed and arrogance - and not a moment too soon.

England end day two on 302 for 5 after Alastair Cook, Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen all make half-centuries

Sachin Tendulkar's five greatest test innings over his illustrious career.

Serco Chief Executive Christopher Hyman quit his role amid investigations. Shares tumble by nearly 8%