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US First Lady uses Barack Obama's weekly presidential address to express outrage and heartbreak for mass abductions.

European and US sanctions over Ukraine threaten to push Russia into recession.

Montana Coughlan, a teenager from Sheldon in Birmingham, has medical condition that makes her vomit more than 20 times a day, for several days on end.

WTI crude to gain a little more next week if Ukraine crisis worsens.

US to send FBI agents to join search for missing Nigerian schoolgirls, while UK's Special Air Service will provide intelligence support.

Jacob Zuma set to start his second five-year term as president as ANC secures win despite opposition's political gains.

Deal calls for immediate ceasefire and efforts to install transitional government leading to fresh elections in South Sudan.

IBTimes UK looks at the Hindu caste that is one of the most discriminated communities in India.

Chinese foreign ministry urges US to help maintain regional stability around disputed islands

Economic change is yet to be matched by social advancement - and domestic violence is the awful outcome.

Ex-IDF soldiers and martial arts experts form self-defence group to combat anti-Semitic attacks

IBTimesUK speaks with Sadia Khan, a Pakistani activist who is now a refugee in Sri Lanka.

Russian energy giant says it is taking action after Ukraine's failure to pay for gas deliveries in April

Putin makes his first visit to Sevastopol since the annexation of the Black Sea peninsula.

Anti-Christian graffiti sprayed over walls of Romanian Orthodox Church in latest retribution defacement.

Ann Cairns details the importance of women's education and strengthening women's rights and presence in the workplace

Maritime clashes in disputed resource-rich area have deadly history and threatens a bloody future

The incoming government in India may slash record high import duties on gold and ease export rules.

Raine called off auction to 'focus on medical studies'.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a wiener! Why Austria's bearded 'lady' should scoop first place.

Marine biologist Chris Lowe says extending shark cull in Western Australia could lead to more attacks.

Video producer shot in stomach during street violence between pro-Russia separatists and Ukraine troops

The Victorian Independent MP compared abortion to killing 'snake eggs' in Australia's Herald Sun.

A tomb dating back to around 1100 BC has been unearthed in Egypt.

Badawi was sentenced to a vicious flogging - and millions of people will share the pain.

President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agree on sitdown to end six-month conflict

With Ukraine top of international agenda, Russia flexes muscle with traditional Red Square parade

Russia commemorates 69th anniversary of its victory in World War II by showcasing military might.

Vulgar racism aimed at US President by Kim Jong un's regime marks heightening of aggressive rhetoric.