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LSE's Centre for Women, Peace and Security will research on ways to prevent sexual violence against women during war.

12 February marks the anniversary of the birth date of United States president Abraham Lincoln.

German Sandro Rottman helped Katie Price launch her polo clothing range in Spain in 2009

Human Rights Watch: 'The mass rape of the town's women and girls is a new low in the catalogue of atrocities in Darfur.'

Storey killed special needs Jill Frey in 1990 and was executed after last-minute Supreme Court appeal fails.

British Lung Foundation: 'Significant milestones for public health since the smoke-free legislation of 2007'.

Saudi historian recommends bringing female foreign chauffeurs in the Kingdom to drive Saudi women around.

Court finds Capt. Francesco Schettino guilty of multiple manslaughter over 32 deaths

The Brazilian government is setting out more than $1bn to combat tax evasion and its growing informal economy.

You won't recognise these people but you will know the images they are holding.

After hacking Newsweek's Twitter account and threatening President Obama's family, the question is: who are Cyber Caliphate?

Boehner believes the US president has not sufficiently articulated a strategy for defeating Isis.

It was initially suspected the killing was religion-motivated

President sends lawmakers joint resolution to permit the use of military force against jihadists.

JP Morgan investigated for hiring the son of the Chinese commerce minister.

Study says there is no significant change to risk of crashing if drivers take marijuana before getting behind the wheel.

A sandstorm engulfs Israel and Egypt, as high waves batter the coast of Lebanon.

US hostage who was confirmed dead by the White House may have been forced to marry an IS fighter.

Both sides voice concerns ahead of Xi Jinping visit to US in September.

Spanish people are renowned for their warmth and exuberance, but is a darker side emerging?

Business is blossoming at the world's biggest flower auction and distribution centre.

The three youths were killed shot dead at a university in North Carolina.

People in China and other Asian countries are preparing to celebrate New Year on February 19.

Youth leader of Nicholas Sarkozy's centre-right party in controversy over lack of valid residence permit.

MIT says that the best violins could have been produced by human error

Comments from Saudi historian come after the country laid terrorism charges on two female drivers.

BREAKING: Prisoners, suspected of being armed, demand vehicle to use to leave the facility.

Russia invited Greek foreign minister to Moscow same day as PM meets European leaders over bailout.

BREAKING: Fate of the two pilots remains unknown as Moscow presses search and rescue measures to locate the tactical bomber.