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Helmet smashed in F1 star's Meribel skiing accident returned by prosecutors after investigation closes

Child refugees exchange solidarity letters thanks to an initiative by Care International

A new exhibition of Ai Weiwei's work has gone on display in New York, even though the Chinese dissident artist will not be able to attend.

Bill Gates pressured to divest G4S stake because of company's role in torture of Palestinians

Cars on show at New York's premiere motoring exhibition includes 50-year limited edition Ford Mustang

Russian president brushes off European talk about diversifying its energy supplies

World-renowned Pasteur Institute admission that 2,000 vials of Sars fragment missing leads to major investigation

Algerian police have clashed with anti-government protestors ahead of elections in the country which are likely to see President Abdelaziz Bouteflika win a fourth term in office.

Today is the biggest day of India's general election, with nearly 200 million people eligible to vote.

Fight breaks out at beauty pageant over claims competition was a fix

Taliban demands Sharia law and release of over 200 members

Minnesota priest on the run over paedophile rape allegations

Photos by Chris Hondros, killed by a rocket-propelled grenade in Libya in April 2011

Easter Sunday falls on 20 April this year.

Poll shows how Americans feel about new developments in science and technology

Burundi has its own turbulent past - and a very uncertain present.

Emergency services are searching for nearly 300 missing people after ship 'Sewol' sank in South Korea.

Russian citizens with intelligence backgrounds detained as parties meet in Geneva for talks

Catholics in the Philippines whip themselves and carry wooden crosses as they re-enact the last day of Jesus Christ

How to colour your own Easter eggs with natural dyes at home

Corporate lobbyists have pressed Western governments to avoid sanctions on sectors of the Russian economy.

Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, and is a commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Sewol's captain questioned by coast guard as hundreds are feared dead after vessel went down near Mokpo.

IBTimesUK looks at some of the most brutal African warlords

Charities issue pets warning ahead of Easter Holidays 2014.

Video of Russian 'ghost car' goes viral on the web

Australian prime minister Tony Abbott says search for missing Malaysian plane will be revised after one week.

Teenagers send family last-minute messages before capsize of ferry

Pro-Russian protesters are seeking referendum to win greater autonomy for the eastern region