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Sybrina Fulton warns of 'character assassination' on their son as she says happened with hers in 2012

Russia political standoff with West has moved into the economic sphere.

Muslim cleric says it is acceptable to hide and watch a would-be wife having a shower, as long as man's intentions are 'pure'.

Explosion in eastern Chinese city of Huainan traps workers underground.

Argentinian Pope says Benedict XVI opened a door to Popes resigning with his 2013 resignation.

Campaigners say US should look at itself before lecturing others following protests in Missouri.

Albino crocodile shot dead in Australia's Northern Territory for eating man in front of wife.

Shared border closed to stop spread of virus as search for missing 17 victims continues.

Hubei businessman adds sildenafil citrate to Chinese white liquor, baijiu, and sells spirit.

Riot police clash with protesters over the fatal shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson.

Two dozing air traffic controllers force Boeing 737 to delay landing at Wuhan Airport.

Poaching takes African elephant to brink of extinction, warns a new study.

Riot police use stun grenades and tear gas to quell protests against shooting of black teenager Michael Brown.

As Liberia struggles to track missing inmates, Sierra Leone is using survivors to win public trust

In video message, Sunni insurgents warn US against raids in Iraq as Obama vows to press ahead with offensive.

The private sector can expand the reach of humanitarian assistance in conflict-driven catastrophe.

United Nations' World Humanitarian Day launches campaign 'The world needs more…'

The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing kicks off with a spectacular opening ceremony.

Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam project already launched on stretch of Blue Nile.

Chinese government say they want to promote ethical unity. Critics accuse them of 'ethnic cleansing'.

Israeli security service thwarts Hamas plan to launch third intifada and overthrow Palestinian president.

Albuquerque woman allegedly sexually molested dogs and launched poison plot against owner.

Pro-Assad hackers use activist websites, YouTube, Skype, WhatsApp and social media to spread malware

Shafi al-Ajmi is suspected of channelling funds to Sunni militants in Syria and Iraq.

The traditional bareback horse race around the main square of Siena was held this weekend.

Human rights organisations did not meet requirements set by Israeli Social Affairs ministry

Public support for RAF air strikes in Iraq only 40% while 36% disapprove.

Robbers armed with Kalashnikov rifles drove off in Saudi prince's van, taking cash and hostages.

Far-right Israeli protesters try to disrupt the wedding of a Jewish woman and Muslim man in Jaffa.