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IBT profiles one of the most brutal men in Afghanistan.

Conservative government wanted to avoid Home Nations matches against Argentina during Falklands War

Al-Qaida in Arabian Peninsula and al-Qaida in Islamic Maghreb have become stronger, says State Department report.

Facts about Ayrton Senna and the day he died to mark anniversary of his death

Gerry Adams was arrested by police in connection with the murder of Jean McConville in 1972.

Russian president preparing for a trying month as Ukraine elections loom at end of May

Washington needs to reduce involvement in world affairs despite escalating Ukraine crisis, poll finds

Tourists flocking to see deceased whale before it blows up in a bloody explosion.

Former IMF Chief threatening legal action against Belgian businessman Dominique Alderweireld for using DSK acronym.

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi condemns applause for officers Paolo Forlani, Luca Pollastri and Enzo Pontani.

The Cato Institute's report calculated the misery rate of 90 countries, using the misery index.

The former Italian Prime Minister's daughter says she might follow her father's footsteps.

Jews can fight anti-semitism on their own, but they can't beat it without help.

International Monetary Fund Slashes Russia's growth forecast to 0.2% for 2014.

Mystery separatists pose for portraits inside seized regional government building in Donetsk.

Bundestag on alert in case Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe inspectors lives are endangered.

Flyers opposing past white Caucasians to present-day Sikhs criticised on social media.

Biggest assault against Taliban-linked Haqqani network kills 60 as US seeks to leave mark before departure next year.

The heavily fortified islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong, closer to Pyongyang than Seoul.

A man's image painted on the walls of an underground burial in Egypt is thought to be the earliest depiction of Jesus Christ.

Little girl who urinated in Hong Kong street sparks diplomatic row with mainland China

Politician Kamruzzama Fauji hurt after being embraced by man who doused himself in petrol.

Arrest for Villareal supporter David Campayo Lleo who allegedly sparked global Twitter outrage.

Ukrainian metals and media tycoon says he has no plans to sell off his businesses.

Assassination of al-Qaida leader whetted appetite for more revenge for 9/11, says survey

NBA has forced billionaire Donald Sterling to relinquish the LA Clippers following racist comments.

The seventh phase of Indian general election is underway with polling taking place in Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi's constituencies.

'Hero' of the Chavez 2002 coup found dead in Venezuelan capital's suburbs.

A huge fight breaks out as ultra-nationalist protestors clash with Maidan self-defence units.