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

In the world's youngest country, Beijing has emerged as the world's newest interventionist.

At least 500 people were abducted in eastern Ukraine between April and June 2014

Israel to escalate campaign against Palestinians despite international criticism.

Bakhtiyar Salimov downed pills in bid to end crippling back pain after sex with Anastasia Volochkov.

Dr Ona Ekhomu issues warning about the group and says there should be a reward for information leading to their arrest.

Spa scandal poiltician Ryutaro Nonomura proves all political careers ultimately end in tears.

Women believe females wearing red are more sexually receptive and belittle them to partners.

Rebel leader Peter Gadet and government army commander Santino Deng face travel ban and asset freeze.

Director's photo shared by humourist Jay Branscomb goes viral online.

Hamas armed wing warns airlines not to fly into Israel's main airport because of unrest.

The two oilfields have a combined output capacity of around 400,000 barrels a day.

Airstrike follows an attack carried out by the government to regain control of the area.

Jaitley says New Delhi has to be watchful of India's current account and fiscal deficits.

Abbott's comment follows months of tensions between China and Japan.

Virus outbreak likely to worsen in coming weeks as African nations struggle to deal with crisis.

Controversial Italy striker Balotelli up to mischief again as his photo for critics is pulled down.

World's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River will link mountains in Jammu and Kashmir state

Narendra Modi regime's 2014 budget to stimulate investor sentiment and boost earnings.

Palestinians death toll reached 100, including at least 21 children, according to Gaza health ministry.

US ambassador expresses support for Israel ground offensive as two rockets fired from Lebanon.

Chinese authorities admit to permitting illegal trade at international convention.

Palestinians death toll reaches 100, but Netanyahu says military offensive in Gaza will continue.

Israel reportedly mobilises 20,000 ground troops for Gaza invasion as US pushes for diplomacy.

The Japanese capital tops the urban population index with 38 million dwellers.

US offers to broker ceasefire between Israel and Palestine

World Population Day, launched by United Nations Development Programme, is celebrated on 11 July

Photograph on Twitter shows US soldier Bowe Bergdahl and Taliban leader Badruddin Haqqani

Callgirl Alix Catherine Tichelman charged with second-degree murder after heroin death of Google's Forrest Hayes