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A rare first edition of John James Audobon's "The Birds of America" with life-size portrayals of more than 400 North American species was sold for $7.9 million at a Christie's auction in New York on Friday. The buyer of the book has not been identified.

Crack teams from the different forces shoe off air and riverborne security preparations for the Games.

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has revealed he considered a return to the Premier League after receiving offers from "one or two" clubs, before he committed to LA Galaxy.

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the names of the 2012 Fashion Forward winners which includes Henry Holland, Louise Gray and Mary Katrantzou among womenswear designers and James Long in the menswear section.

Children with higher levels of vitamin D have a 10 percent lower risk of developing the mental health problem.

The hacker cell of the UK branch of Anonymous has posted a statement warning police that any acts of violence against Occupy protesters during the London camp's eviction will be avenged.

Neymar has said that he plans on playing for Santos until 2014, with teams such as Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid continuing to be connected to the Brazilian starlet.

British luxury brands enjoy strong sales in 2011 and trend set to continue for 2012, say retail experts.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp suggests the critics of Manchester United this season have overlooked the fact they have amassed 48 points.

Fashion e-retailer The Grand Social is set to bring Australian labels to the overseas market.

The year of Dragon which begins on January 23 is considered the most powerful and auspicious year as per traditional Chinese belief.

Media companies, non-profit organisations, freelancers and individuals are eligible to participate in the exclusive event organized by the Global Editors Network and sponsored by Google at the European Journalism Centre.

Nintendo's game controller has won the 'Guinness Gamer World Record' at Liverpool St. Station, London.

Museum of London celebrates 70th birthday of physicist with selection of personal artefacts.

The headteacher has denied reports that the lessons are being imposed on students.

Ken Livingstone Labour's Ken Livingstone has overtaken Conservative incumbent Boris Johnson in the London mayoral polls ahead of May's election.

Turning from its previous Indian suspicions, reports have emerged suggesting US authorities now suspect China as the culprit behind a recent cyber attack targeting commission employees' emails.

John James Audobon's 'The Birds of America' expected to sell for more than $7 million.

Gone are the days when the Internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter used to be flooded with the latest images of planking, owling or horsemaning. Meet the new internet craze - Tebowing which has captured the entire world from London to New York in frenzy.

New Fathers 4 Justice 'Superhero Squad' threatens to turn rowing venue Dorney Lake purple

Marouane Chamakh is set to stay at Arsenal for the winter at least, with the striker insisting that he is happy at the Emirates despite receiving limited game time in favour of Robin van Persie.

New Zealand farmers urge Olympic Games organisers to add sheep shearing to list of events.

Figures obtained by IBTimes UK reveal how much delay costs the London Underground in refunds.

Which lucky celebrities have the sparkliest rock of all?

Occupy London protesters refused appeal against decision to evict them from encampment outside St Paul's Cathedral.

Vitamin D supplements could improve age-related problems with eyesight, study finds.

Maritime history has more than one instance of Schettino-like captains who put their lives before that of the passengers or simply left people to the mercy of fate.

SC Internacional are yet to receive an official offer for purported Arsenal and Tottenham target Leandro Damiao, amid speculation the young Brazilian striker is close to finalising a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Shipping lines already struggling against eurozone crisis and global economic slowdown, warn experts.

Syria, Iran, Uzbekistan, North Korea and China to get invitations to 2012 games opening ceremony