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Animal Equality rights group goes for the jugular with extreme protests in Spain on World Meat Out Day.

The study claims over-consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages account to 180,000 deaths worldwide, study comes just a week after the controversial blocking of soda ban in New York City

Iraq remains ravaged by sectarian violence - but what of the key protagonists in the invasion a decade ago?

Texas dad pushes 'princess and inspiration' Kiana Around Gusher Marathon route.

Thousands of supporters came to Caracas to pay tribute to late Venezualan president Hugo Chavez, whose final resting place is still to be decided.

Controversial surge in tourism in New Mexico city thanks to AMC's popular show

Study highlights danger of plants reproducing in space and warns that humans may also be at risk.

Snow and freezing temperatures set to continue through Britain and Europe into the weekend.

Japan observes minute's silence in tribute to victims and survivors of disaster.

US singer dresses up as Elton John and mocks Chavez on Saturday Night Live.

Maduro pledges loyalty to Hugo Chavez and appoints late leader's son-in-law Jorge Arreaza as vice-president.

Body of Venezuela's late president lies in state in Caracas ahead of state funeral.

Forgotten convict languished in solo cell and developed mental problems over neglect.

Chavez's controversial legacy in Latin America is democratic socialism for the poor, says Gianluca Mezzofiore.

Iranian president making common cause with Latin American nations after nuclear sanctions.

Hugo Chavez, known for bringing down poverty and raising living standards, was also an autocrat.

Vice-president Nicolas Maduro becomes interim leader after Chavez loses battle with cancer.

Millionaire art curator Forrest Fenn has reportedly hidden a fortune in gold.

Speculation in overdrive after president said to be undergoing fourth round of chemotherapy treatment.

44-year-old US singer, who was due to play 13 dates across Europe this April, previously beat the disease back in 2003.

World Health Organisation outlines health risks of those in fallout zone of Japan's 2011 nuclear disaster.

Traffic and WWF tell CITES delegates: Tighten sanctions on ivory trade countries before elephants extinct.

Duke of Edinburgh has met with officials from China at Buckingham Palace.

AFC acting president Zhang Jilong talks of joint effort to get rid of match-fixing during AFC-Interpol meet.

Cancer on brain turned petty crook into bank robber who held up Barclay's branch in Oxon town, appeal judges rule.

Chavez praises Fidel Castro and is hailed by Rafael Correa.

Chavez congratulates re-elected Ecuadorian president, saying his success a victory for Latin bloc.

A new drug being developed by scientists could halt or even prevent arthritis in sufferers.

Pioneering guitarist vows to go out with a bang after cancer diagnosis leaves him with a year to live.

Reality star says she feared for her life after abnormal cells were discovered in routine test.