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US crude prices climb on upbeat unemployment data.

Preston Flores suffered 80% burns but police say 'no evidence of a deliberate act'.

Kiev operation to recapture government buildings in Donetsk and other regions will resume after holidays.

Economic data due from US and China to influence bullion prices next week.

Malaysia's acting transport minister Hishammuddin Hussein says next 48 hours in search for missing jet will be crucial.

As fate of 250 passengers of Sewol is still unknown, investigators say bodies recovered show no indications of rigor mortis.

Crossan was shot dead in the city near the Peter Pan centre in Springfield Road, West Belfast

Investigators revealed that Captain Lee Joon-Seok delayed evacuation of the ship, preventing more lives being saved.

23-year-old Antti Oskari Manselius tried to divert a Cathay Pacific Flight 270 so he could go to the Sochi Olympics.

Army forced into humiliating retraction over earlier claims that most of the girls freed

The baby was left in a parked SUV after the father forgot to take him to the baby sitter.

Looks like these kids will be spending a lot of money in therapy, thanks to a close encounter with a giant Easter bunny.

15-year-old took her own life after webcam exploitation

People's Mayor of Gorlovka in the Donetsk region and two of his aides disappear as pro-Russian protesters defy Geneva agreement.

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion.

Archaeologists have discovered more of the boundary wall of the ancient Roman Port City Ostia

Police say 52-year-old Kang Min-Kyu, high school vice principal rescued from doomed South Korean ferry is found hanged in an apparent suicide.

Authorities, who earlier suspected that the ship had hit rocks, trying to determine if vessel lost balance..

The symbolism and meaning of the Holy Friday in the Christian faith.

Bill Clinton and Hilary Clinton have expressed their delight at the news they are to become grandparents.

EU Commission chief writes President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine gas summit.

Helmet smashed in F1 star's Meribel skiing accident returned by prosecutors after investigation closes

Child refugees exchange solidarity letters thanks to an initiative by Care International

A new exhibition of Ai Weiwei's work has gone on display in New York, even though the Chinese dissident artist will not be able to attend.

Bill Gates pressured to divest G4S stake because of company's role in torture of Palestinians

Cars on show at New York's premiere motoring exhibition includes 50-year limited edition Ford Mustang

Russian president brushes off European talk about diversifying its energy supplies

World-renowned Pasteur Institute admission that 2,000 vials of Sars fragment missing leads to major investigation

Algerian police have clashed with anti-government protestors ahead of elections in the country which are likely to see President Abdelaziz Bouteflika win a fourth term in office.