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Tehrik-e-Taliban militants, backed by al-Qaida, suspected of plotting terrorist attacks.

US imposes visa bans on 20 Ukrainian officials while EU says measures including asset freezes and travel bans are on table

President Viktor Yanukovych sacks head of the armed forces Volodymyr Zamana after deadly Kiev violence.

Llanelli newsagents boycott Sun in solidarity with Eliza-Mae Martha Mullane's family.

Public science fiction forum reveals prejudice against female sci-fi writers is still rife.

London based African Minerals Ltd responsible for human rights abuses in Sierra Leone

Banker leapt to his death from top of bank's Hong Kong office

Kadioglu arrested in New York after allegedly hitting someone with beer bottle.

Gambia's president said he will defend its sovereignty and Islamic beliefs and does not yield to outside pressure on LGBT issues.

Swiss National Bank estimated immigration drove national output almost 5% above pre-crisis levels.

Olympic committee reject Ukraine's athlete's bid to remember 25 killed in Kiev unrest.

Full picture of refugee boy near camp in Jordanian desert paints different story.

The convicts had waited for action on their clemency plea for 11 years

Punk group assaulted by Russian militia with whips during protest song.

Police attempted to coax the man down before he fell to death.

Latest diplomatic incident surrounding Gibraltar sees Spain prevent British Royal Navy exercise.

Almost 21 people per 100,000 die in North West from alcohol-related deaths.

Western region in hands of opposition who claim 'full responsibility for fate of region'.

EU, France and Poland call for measures targeting individuals responsible for deaths and violence

Video shows hundreds of rabbits swarm around a tourist on the Japanese island of Okunoshima.

Shark fisherman who spent over a year alone and adrift on Pacific reveals more details.

A Scottish island is ranked as one of the best in the world.

Search called off for Lafontaine-Perez after actress found in Miami Dade jail.

Woman makes lucky escape after getting caught in rabbit stampede.

At least 25 people have died during fresh clashes between anti-government protests and police in Kiev.

Australian missionary John Short is second foreigner to be arrested while travelling in the communist pariah state.

Move widely seen as initial step towards Yingluck's impeachment and criminal prosecution amid political stalemate.

Riot police descend on Independence Square in 'anti-terrorist' operation as protesters retaliate with fireworks.

Mercer says air pollution and traffic congestion keep UK capital from reaching Europe's top 10.