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Teacher Ronnie Smith described himself as 'Libya's best friend'.

Chinese president Xi Jinping discusses East China Sea dispute with US vice president Joe Biden.

WTO member India refuses to dilute its $24bn food subsidy plan.

The US could print huge amounts of dollars to repay its debt says Dagong's Guan Jianzhong.

First ladies Michelle Obama and Peng Liyuan join 100-day milestone for giant panda at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Diplomatic sources claim London is holding secret talks with US and Hezbollah to bring stability to Middle East.

US equities expected to continue run of record highs.

Beijing's air defence zone over Diaoyu/Senkaku islands ignored in widening row over archipelago's ownership.

US defence secretary Chuck Hagel pledges support in growing row over Diaoyu/Senkaku islands.

Beijing attacks Australia over criticism for unilateral imposition of air defence zone over Diaoyu/Senkaku archipelago.

Historic agreements between two nations scuppers plot of Homeland's third season.

Settlement ends probes by US law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Controversial US broadcaster compares Senate vote change on filibusters to group deciding whether women can be raped or not

European Commission outlines six areas which need to be addressed to protection personal data.

Two American military aircraft fly over disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku islands in contravention of China demand.

Asian community in Netherlands sends open letter to broadcaster RTL over racist incident.

The Afghan government is reconsidering public stoning as a punishment for adultery, according to Human Rights Watch.

Shakil Afridi accused in connection with death of boy after surgery complications.

Major countries putting role in web innovation at risk because of 'excessive state surveillance'.

The Xbox One goes on sale worldwide, as retail stores in the UK, US and Europe open at midnight.

Report says China will dislodge US out of economic superpower pedestal faster than earlier thought.

Californian suffering from heart condition arrested at Pyongyang's airport, son says

Seminary frequented by senior members of Afghan Haqqani network, a Taliban ally.

Draft agreement lays out terms for Washington's military engagement in Afghanistan.

Washington cannot be Tel Aviv's sole partner after Tehran talks upset, says Avigdor Lieberman.

Leaked document on Trans-Pacific Partnership Treaty suggests jailbreaking or unlocking iPhone could be illegal.

About a third of US metros to report stagnant or negative economic growth.

Global climate report highlights record CO2 emissions driven by China.

The value of one bitcoin soared over $600 on Monday ahead of a US Senate hearing to investigate if it is a viable currency.

Sony sold more than one million PlayStation 4 consoles within its first 24 hours on sale in the US.