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Lord Hodgson says 'the increase in the Muslim population who don't drink' has lead to many pub closures.

Extraordinary footage from a Cape Town beach shows a man operating on a pregnant, dead shark and saving her pups.

Russian president strikes defiant tone in annual address to nation that will worry investors.

Edict rules money from people posing a threat to national security has to be given to the needy.

Finance minister says increased regional integration would accelerate growth despite Corruption Perception Index ranking.

Tearful moment captured the hearts of millions amid the Ferguson crisis.

Russian actors have fanned the flames of rebellion by shooting at Ukrainian soldiers and funding separatism..

Popular activist and blogger who gave birth to a son last week was at the forefront of 2011 pro-democracy movement

Blind protesters were urging government to establish employment quota for disabled people.

Islamist group carry out attack to coincide with Putin's state of the nation address.

Islamist leader Aslan Byutukayev, also known to as Emir Khamzat, said to be responsible for attack.

It is believed the soldiers were imprisoned by Nazis for refusing to keep fighting for Hitler.

Protesters swarm New York streets after grand jury chooses not to indict officer Daniel Pantaleo who used deadly chokehold.

The protestors gathered outside Kiev's National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council.

Supporters of the ban said relaxation of law could lead to more disease be spread by transfusions.

The 90-year-old dictator has ruled over the south African country for 34 years.

IS blows up airport entrance and captures aquarium but cannot take full control of crucial transport hub.

Pipeline could be the world's longest if completed and could cost around $10bn.

Terror group threaten to murder American photographer unless Obama administration meets its demands.

Human rights groups argued that inmates's organs were often taken without consent.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the deadlines for sending gifts.

Russian leader says country still open to cooperation and investment from West despite sanctions.

Protests erupt after a white police officer was cleared in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.

Russian president delivers hawkish state of the nation address defending Crimea annexation.

Ramsey Orta indicted on weapons charges he claims were falsely mounted by police in retaliation.

Violence erupted in Chechen capital hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech.

Russian authorities claim the temporary restrictions is because of 'harmful residues'

US Africa Command chief warns 'couple of hundred' fighters could be training at new camps.

Left-of-centre leader Stefan Lofven calls vote after minority government suffer parliamentary defeat