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Sergei Lavrov says sanctions are work of 'weak politicians trying to blame others'

South Africa tourism chief Thulani Nzima defends country's image in China

Police are 'fists and daggers' in fight against terrorism in western China, says premier

Crisis in Russia and further lawsuits ensure British Petroleum unlikely to know stability for a while.

Sanctions by Washington are highly personal attack on Russian president

Porn site 'gives America wood' promotional campaign coincides with US tree-loving holiday.

Milorad Dodik calls for Bosnia to become confederation of three states - or autonomous Serb Republic will hold referendum

Militants in eastern Ukraine city smash their way into regional government building

PC Andy Cheney, 34, was found hanged at Pooh Bridge, East Sussex, on Friday.

At least one in every 25 people on death row would be exonerated if they had enough time.

International Monetary Fund report slashes growth prospects for eastern Europe amid an 'unusual constellation of risks'.

IDF to investigate video footage of soldier threatening to 'put a bullet in the head' of Palestinian in flashpoint town of Hebron

Pro-Russian militants take over local governor's offices in eastern city of Luhansk

Russian president photographed at former chancellor's birthday party during Ukraine tensions

Hong Yaoming told his students he would kiss a pig if they kept the school and streets clean

The signing of a deal giving the US military greater access to bases in the Philippines has led to protests.

Gazprom warns deeper sanctions could lead to Europe's gas supplies being cut off.

Russia's official media watchdog says freedom of speech 'does not mean everything is permitted'.

Big companies have power to create lasting change - but they have simply turned their backs.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara will start legal process to bring rival back from US

Moscow accuses Brussels of doing Washington's bidding after EU slaps sanctions on individuals tied to Kremlin.

Nasa has released an animation of the US tornadoes using data from NOAA's GOES-East satellite.

Pro-Russian rebel leader warns West against EU sanctions on separatists Pushilin and Purgin

Burial place of several royal children discovered inside tomb KV 40 near city of Luxor.

High school student wraps newborn in plastic bag and leaves him outside to die as the baby resembled her ex-lover.

Routemaster buses straight out of swinging 60s re-enter service as London Underground strikes bite.

GeoResonance claims detecting elements of commercial aircraft in ocean.

The Russian rouble gained along with markets after Western leaders announced new sanctions over Ukraine.

Onder Aytac, academic and journalist for Taraf, convicted of insulting prime minister Erdogan with a tweet.