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Turkey's central bank maintained interest rate levels on Thursday despite pressure for a cut from PM Erdogan.

Ukrainian government troops moved against pro-Russia forces in the east of the country, killing up to five of them.

Donetsk People's Republic call for mobilisation of force in reaction to Ukraine Slaviansk operation.

Russian energy giant wants extra $11.4bn, more than five times original sum demanded over gas dispute.

A pro-government activist was shot dead as anti-government protests continue

Airstrikes in Syria also on the table as US involvement in civil war deepens.

Don't be fooled by the Oxford Street demonstration over the 1,138 Bangladeshi factory workers which died

Reconciliation deal criticised by US and Israel.

A look back at the Bangladesh garment factory disaster that killed 1,135 people.

The Spanish recovery is back on track as the economy registered its fastest growth rate in six years.

China releases the seized ship after Mitsui agrees to pay £16.9 million compensation

Kiev deploys armoured vehicles and helicopters to regain control separatists towns in eastern Ukraine.

A 28-year-old woman in India has allegedly committed suicide in what appears to be a case of dowry death.

Several people hurt as Ukrainian government regain control of city hall from pro-Russian separatists in Eastern port.

Heavily-armed officers surround scene of virtual bloody rampage after angry gamers pull 'swatting' prank.

US president tries out soccer skills against Honda's humanoid robot during tour of Miraikan Science Expo in Tokyo

Editor-in-chief of Australia's Vogue speaks about her "date" with the Duchess of Cambridge.

Afghan policeman opened fire on group of medics at Cure International Hospital in western Kabul.

Fans of Japanese company Sanrio's cute cat angry as McDonald's fail to serve up soft toy collection.

Schoolmates of students who were on board of the Sewol vessel return to class south of Seoul after tragedy.

Debris found ashore in Augusta is not related to flight MH370.

Expat Cath Everett decides to take in Joberg's D-Day festival, part of a global celebration of all things involving marijuana.

President condemns continued Moscow-backed takeover of government buildings in cities in eastern Ukraine.

South Korean divers have described the agonising process of recovering the children's bodies from the sunken vessel.

Twelve Palestinians wounded in Israeli drone strike as sirens sound in southern Israel

China powers ahead in lift race but competition is not too shabby

Photographs of Afghanistan by renowned photojournalist who took 'Afghan Girl' on exhibit in London in May.

US speaks out after rebels kill hundreds of civilians in Bentiu attack

Egypt's interim government have shown willingness to reform but more austerity is needed to satisfy the IMF.