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Internet censorship protesters in Istanbul and Ankara dispersed with tear gas and water cannon.

'Thousands' of protesters occupy Independence Square despite new laws, and police have moved in.

Explosions occur within two minutes of each other and come hours after Saturday's gun attack on protesters.

Putin defends anti-homosexual legislation and denies corruption allegations in rare UK interview.

The Square, Egypt's first documentary film, is in the running for an Academy Award.

Two toddlers killed, two others stabbed – mum and female friend arrested.

Number of UK women and girls subjected to female genital mutilation rises to 170,000 over last decade.

Ex-NBA star suffers from pressure after making a series of blunders in latest North Korea trip.

Mechanic and motorbike racer breaks previous speed record on a sledge by 21mph.

Pakistan Taliban claims responsibility for attack in restive tribal-dominated North Waziristan region.

Syrian National Coalition, meeting in Istanbul, votes in favour of participating in 'Geneva II' talks.

Trierweiler was hospitalised after allegedly consuming pills following revelations of Hollande's affair.

Roger Pratt was shot dead as he defended his wife from three attackers.

Comments come as protest group ironically thank Russian government for arts award nomination.

Family apparently murdered by children's father, a police officer who then turned gun on himself.

Burial chamber of little known pharaoh Senebkay, who reigned over 3,600 years ago, found 300 miles south of Cairo.

Mountain rescuers find beaded bracelet in the snow at Meribel ski resort, France.

US First Lady prepares for 50th birthday party, which will reportedly include a Beyonce performance.

The lost remains of Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon king best known in history for burning cakes, have been found in a box at Winchester Museum's archives.

Mali's army puts end to 10-month reign of terror by judge appointed by al-Qaida.

UN fears that power struggle in East African nation is starting to turn into bitter ethnic conflict.

Online article about young girl with lower body of a snake turns out to be hoax.

Budding marijuana tourism trade in Colorado faces year-long advertising ban.

Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences rule out poisoning but call death unnatural.

31-year-old nun gave birth to baby boy in Rieti, Italy, after experiencing abdominal pains she thought were stomach cramps.

London's Homerton Hospital doctor says Schumacher will be different after recovery.

Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janerio in Brazil struck by lightning.

Dozens injured in stampede as police step up security arrangements.

Two Canadians, Lebanese and Afghans among victims of Taliban attack in Wazir Akbar Khan area of Kabul.