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Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov cites Israeli intelligence that Syrian rebels have seized stockpiles of chemical weapons.

Russia to 'safeguard' mustard gas, VX and sarin, says Iran parliament speaker.

Ebbing of Syria war fears and ending of Libya oil strike boost supplies.

Schooner with cargo of live crabs sailing to South Korean port targeted in Sea of Japan.

Damascus complies with first stage of US-Russia demands to dump stockpiles but deputy PM denies ceasefire claims.

Golden Girls's 2014 calendar contains skimpily dressed models minus nudity.

Security services company admits it had vetted navy yard gunman.

Deputy PM Qadri Jamil admits conflict at stalemate and says Assad ready to offer ceasefire at Geneva.

Friend of former Italian prime minister says charges brought only because he lives with women.

All-important question of where the blame lies has not been answered, says Graeme Mackay

Liverpool will reportedly face competition from Galatasaray, if they continue their pursuit of Anzhi Makhachkala striker Lacina Traore in January.

Believers attach religious significance to space debris and talk of apocalypse.

US, Britain, France, Russia and China spar over wording of resolution on action against Assad regime.

Afghan drug cartel active in Russia with a £3.8bn heroin market.

Rocket Man admits he took the unusual step to compromise the agent after discovering he was a mole.

UK, US and France seize on UN report as conclusive evidence that Syrian regime used sarin in Ghouta attack.

The idea of a power-sharing arrangement may be unpalatable but it is the least worst option to avert armageddon, says Middle East expert Michael Kerr.

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon says no doubt chemical weapons were used in attack on Damascus suburb.

UK infrastructure is 'not up to scratch' and firms doubting impact of current government policies.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon receives report on Ghouta gas attack and will address Security Council powers about findings.

Military strikes an option if Syria delays chemical weapons destruction, says US.

Benjamin Netanyahu and John Kerry to discuss US-Russia agreement on eliminating Syria's chemical weapons arsenal.

Bullion prices drop to five-week low but futures hinge on likely Fed decision on stimulus cut.

Six-point plan demands regime disclose its chemical arsenal within one week

John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov said to be close to agreement on Syria's chemical weapons arsenal as talks enter third day in Geneva.

UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon says UN report on Ghouta reveals overwhelming evidence of toxic gas use - but will not say by whom

Looking at which players will have the biggest impact on debut after a busy summer transfer window.

Novgorod city governor says patient smoking in bed may have caused fire in Luka hospital.

Russia to anchor 10 warships near Syrian coast as tensions remain high over chemical weapons.

Man known only as Odzhan wanders into civilisation with just one desire.