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The White House is poised to announce new measures against Uganda.

NTV television station banned because president was meditating and not sleeping, say government officials.

Jihadists with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have taken over the Al Muthanna chemical complex.

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) operating in Palestine declared 'unauthorised association' by defence ministry

Charles Breslin, 62, David Powell, 50, Philip Hall, 44, and Garry Jenkins, 39, drowned on 15 September, 2011 after water flooded the Swansea Valley mine

Mexican supporter plunged 50 meters from MSC Divina deck during Spain match against Chile.

Historic deal with EU will likely anger Russia's president Vladimir Putin.

As thousands of people get set to make their way to Stonehenge to mark this year's summer solstice, we ask what is a solstice and what is the science behind it?

BREAKING NEWS: Officers to be released after being jailed in connection with alleged 2003 coup to oust Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

German First World War warships lie on the seabed at Scapa Flow

BREAKING NEWS: Military alliance chief says mobilisation of Russian troops 'very regrettable step backwards'

Baathists and jihadists have found common enemy in Maliki sectarian government.

Mother accused of killing son to give her something to document on her Facebook and blog.

Three anti-corruption campaigners given lengthy jail terms for demanding transparency.

South Stream and North Stream gas projects are intended to bypass gas transit countries like Ukraine.

An injured German cave expert who was trapped underground for 11 days has been brought back to the surface by rescuers.

Communities in Nepal's highlands shrink as parents send their children away to seek education and careers.

China's maritime agency asks vessels to give rig wide birth as it heads to scene of recent naval clashes

Leaker account @wikibaghdadi threatens terror group's operations by disclosing confidential details.

Spanish King Felipe VI calls for national unity as he is sworn in as head of state at Parliament in Madrid

Abducted people were working for Tariq Noor al Juda construction company in Mosul.

A scheme to build a gated gay 'ghetto' is revealed as a PR stunt by LGBT event Pink Monday.

Funeral director stored 250kg corpse in car after being sent away by Hedland Health Campus.

Felipe VI of Spain is now to be officially sworn in by the parliament after his father Juan Carlos formally abdicated.

BREAKING NEWS: Reports that staff have been evacuated following a break in intense fighting

A stranded Indian nurse says Isis fighters were courteous to them and offered to pay their salaries and dues.

Obama should 'make it very clear to Maliki that his time is up', says Senator John McCain.

The WikiLeaks co-founder has spent two years in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

International Sauntering Day encourages people to take things easy and enjoy life.