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IHS report on financial risks in emerging market banks flags up Ukraine as area of concern.

It has been quite a smooth ride for Arida in the competition.

Communist Party mouthpiece takes dig at India over poverty and development.

The Miss Universe 2013 contestants presented themselves in curvaceous gowns during the Preliminary Competition.

Apple disclosed data requests it received from various governments.

Beautiful women from around the world pose in their swimwear for Miss Universe contest in Moscow.

Ariella Arida raises hopes Philippines can do the double following crowning of Megan Young as Miss World.

US giant expands into Ukraine as the country signs its second major shale gas deal this year.

Harsh punishment for vocal Pussy Riot who protested against 'slave labour' in Mordovia prison.

Manchester City host CSKA at Etihad Stadium as they look to cement their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Worries about problem fans see Russian-speaking translatorsdeployed inside Manchester City's Etihad stadium.

India follows US, Russia and Europe to launch Mars mission.

Ariella Arida is one of the hot favourites to win the crown.

US-based thinktank suggests Pyongyang's missiles displayed during military parade were 'less fake'.

The 2013 Miss Universe contestants took part in preliminary completion featuring swimwear and evening gown rounds on 5 November.

ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in southeast India at 2:38 p.m local time (4:08 a.m. EST, 0908 GMT).

Pop star Ricky Martin and actress Jamie Lee Curtis back Human Rights Campaign.

The European Commission's investigation into Gazprom's gas export monopoly could result in a fine as tension mounts between the two parties.

Could Arsenal's search for a strike lead them to re-signing Emmanuel Adebayor?

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida's popularity is declining.

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida wore a traditional terno dress.

The 2013 Miss Universe contestants catwalked wearing their national costumes on 3 November at Vegas Mall in Moscow, Russia.

Olivia Culpo and Miss Philippines Ariella Arida,met at the National Gift Auction.

Elena Semikina has confirmed that the photo is hoax.

Miss Philippines Ariella Arida is slowly emerging as the front runner for the crown.

Miss Britain is suddenly the hot favourite to bag the Miss Universe crown this year.

Protesters outside Russian embassy demand release of journalist Kieron Bryan, who was arrested with Greenpeace activists in September.

Google, Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, AOL and Facebook asked for additional oversight and accountability mechanisms for NSA programmes.

Following a surprise meeting with a German MP, NSA-whistleblower Edward Snowden indicates he is open to giving evidence against old employers.

Miss Universe Great Britain, Amy Willerton, turns out in winter white gown.