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Miller Matthew Todd detained in North Korea on 10 April for 'rash behaviour' at immigration according to state news agency

The release of the four political prisoners could represent a turning point for peace negotiations

Doctors carried out a test which was banned few months ago as it is unscientific

Chinese media attack 'radical passersby' who quarrelled with mainland couple over peeing daughter

Virgin Australia flight to Bali was feared to be new MH370 after 'flight emergency' on flight from Brisbane.

Horrific scene in Yonkers as public workers discover more than 30 dead felines in plastic bags.

US president responds positively to metaphorical question about Russian president but says he is out of practice

Oh Kim, let us adore him.

The Ukrainian oligarch discusses his role at the centre of east-west confrontation.

Parents of 230 abducted schoolgirls frustrated by lack of progress and want international intervention

The Iranian government has slashed the subsidy on fuel as prices increased by as much as 75%

The Brazilian government has announced that all illegal invaders have been removed from the indigenous Awa tribe's land.

Helicopter bursts into flame on takeoff after being targeted by sniper

Standard and Poor's ratings agency downgrades Russian debt but economic impact will be limited

Best photos of the day: 25 April 2014

NGO accuses Israeli army of committing war crimes.

Grim discovery of two children who bound their lifebelts together as Sewol ferry sunk off Incheon.

Kiev says Russia is preparing military occupation of Ukraine and is ready to spark a third world war.

The daughters assumed their mother was sleeping before discovering her skeletal remains in their apartment.

Former Supreme Court justice John Paul Stevens believes marijuana prohibition has had its day.

Solemn memorial events around the world mark Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day.

The town on the shores of Lake Victoria has a 43% rate of HIV, the highest in the country.

The Obamas will soon divorce, according to member of Japanese parliament's upper house Kazuyuki Hamada

President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia

Russia's third biggest bank has moved $7bn to the Russian central bank, as the country's lenders look to repatriate funds.

Malaysian Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has already committed to increased search for missing jet.

Cabinet Office launches investigation into claims offensive changes to tragedy page was made from Whitehall computers.

Virgin Australia passenger aircraft lands in Bali after hijack call made by pilot.

Kiev sees Russia's move as attempt to thwart drive against separatists.