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UN says about 17,000 Palestinians have sought refuge in shelter facilities it has set up.

Samsung found evidence of child labour at its supplier, Dongguan Shinyang Electronics.

IBTimes UK explores what feminism means on Emmeline Pankhurst Day

The retired Anglican Archbishop of South Africa said people may be upset by his views about assisted dying.

Police hunt man pictured taking snap, as authorities clamp down on needlessly risky behaviour at festival.

President Mahmoud Abbas requests international protection from escalating Israeli air strikes in Gaza Strip.

Sharpened metallic claws found in tomb of nobleman from pre-Inca civilisation known as the Moche.

Italian newspaper claims Pope admits Vatican advisers say 2% of Catholic priests are paedophiles

Shia militants suspected of brutal armed attack on Baghdad brothel.

Senior Conservative cabinet ministers in Margaret Thatcher's government were supplied with underage boys for sex parties, claims ex-Tory activist Gilberthorpe.

Heavy gunfire reported between Islamist extremists and Zintan group, which controls airport.

Isolated tribe driven away by loggers has made contact with Brazilian officials.

Iran and P5+1 powers racing against 20 July-deadline to end decades-long nuclear impasse.

Islamist assailants open fire at residents in apartment for allegedly running prostitution den in Baghdad neighbourhood.

Gun-battle erupts between Israeli navy commandos and Hamas militants amid boiling tensions over ground invasion.

Israel has warned they will launch a heavy offensive in the next 24 hours, as the international community calls for a ceasefire.

Israel has bombarded Gaza with airstrikes killing 133 civilians, most of them children.

Nadiya Savchenko: Ukrainian national hero or 'daughter of Satan'?

FCO advises travellers and tourists in Kenya to leave some areas of the country due to terrorist threat.

Illegal gambling rings a 'severe threat to China's economic security' warns state news agency.

A rare and extremely poisonous wildflower is making a comeback at South Tyneside beauty spot.

Libya's largest oilfield, El Sharara, where Spanish firm Repsol is a partner, has resumed production.

Military finds arms, ammunition and uniforms of security personnel stashed underground in Balmo Forest.

US Fed chief Janet Yellen's Congress testimony next week could also influence prices.

Drones, private armies, nuclear terrorism, over-population, telepathy and water wars all potential threats warn MoD.

Inquest hears Chris Wilson was unable to control plane as panicking passengers surged forward.

Earthquake in Fukushima Prefecture generates 20-cm tsunami in Japan's eastern coastal regions.

Muslim students from Xinjiang region complain of being forced to break their fast during the holy month.

Israeli forces press ahead with aerial offensive on Gaza targets as PM Netanyahu vows to resist global pressure.