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Paranoia permeates key AK party meeting over presidential candidate for first direct elections in August

Irish politician Luke 'Ming' Flanagan says whistle-blower has lifted lid on corruption in Gardai

Protests continue after the Sultan of Brunei implemented sharia law in his country.

Syrian government forces raise a flag in the besieged city of Homs as rebels withdraw.

IBTimes UK looks at modern slavery in West Africa

Chinese leader pledges not to interfere with internal politics on back of massive aid and investment packages

Think you're better than the Eurovision panel? Here's your chance to prove it

Wheeler-dealer who organised plot to shelter Mafia-convicted businessman in Beirut is married to niece of ex-Lebanon president.

The mystery surrounding a tiny Egyptian mummy from 600BC has at least been solved.

Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev appear to wearing army uniform during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Two guests on a Jordanian debate programme let their opinions get the better of them and smashed up the studio after they got into a fight live on-air.

Fists fly between Shaker al-Johari and Mohammad al-Jayousi on 7 Stars TV show Between Opposing Opinions

Shark bites inflatable boat carrying MaxAnimal Productions film crew.

Donetsk People's Republic separatists defy Russian president's softer stance on Ukraine

Supreme Court in India bans Jallikattu for 'extreme cruelty' in landmark ruling.

A 50,000 year-old Native American tribe is fighting to keep its language and culture alive by engaging audiences online.

The Balkan country is looking for a deal worth around $1.5bn from the International Monetary Fund.

Saudi Arabia continues crackdown on activists and political dissidents

Vietnam claims China rammed its ships near the Chinese oil rig in disputed waters in South China Sea.

Best photos of the day: 8 May 2014.

Russian markets are set for their best week since March after President Vladimir Putin backed Ukraine's presidential election.

Pakistani schoolgirl shot by Taliban in 2012 says silence over the mass kidnapping is 'not admissible'.

Protesters move quickly after Yingluck's Puea Thai party named a replacement for ousted premier.

Minister of justice and secretary general of finance department resign in runup to European elections

Stocks and bonds hit seven-week high on apparent softening of hardline stance by Moscow

Actress joins Justin Timberlake, Joan Smalls and Forest Whitaker to slam Islamic terrorist kidnappers.

Hollywood stars boycott Brunei-owned Beverly Hills hotel as sultan implements Sharia law.

Russian president takes softer line on Ukraine crisis and urges separatists' autonomy referendum postponed

Deal with Assad regime allows rebels to leave Old City of Homs, the cradle of the revolution