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Olympic athlete Mo Farah told the taxman his place of residency was Portland, Oregon.

Patron saint of animals honoured on feast day with devotional ceremonies across Spain.

Russian president says 'we won't arrest anyone' but gays must leave children alone.

Conversation between suspect Omer Guney and Turkey's intelligence reveals alleged Ankara involvement.

Mass grave containing more than 30 skulls has been uncovered in Sri Lanka.

Winner of Dallas Safari Club auction to hunt endangered species in Namibia says hunt is to protect species.

Houston Mayor marries her long-time partner in California, setting an example for Texas where same-sex marriage is not recognised.

South Sudan rebels refuse ceasefire unless Ugandan troops stop supporting President Salva Kiir's government.

An explosive device wounded 28 anti-government protesters in the Thai capital on Friday (January 17) and other violence was reported after several days of relative calm when the movement appeared to be running out of steam.

Racist Northern League member suggests Italians should 'make themselves darker' to gain benefits.

Tamil devotees in Malaysia and Singapore pierce bodies for ritual in praise of Hindu god Murugan.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office issues terrorism warning for parts of Thailand and Malaysia.

Israel's foreign minister summons envoys from France, UK, Spain and Italy.

Scientists discover 'extreme hybrid beverage' enjoyed by Nordic civilisation from 1500BC.

North Korea urges South Korea to stop military drills and avoid an "unimaginable holocaust and disaster".

The number of visitors flocking to London last summer soared by a massive 20 percent, leading tourism chiefs to predict that the total tally for 2013 will tip over the 16 million mark, making it the most popular city to visit in the world - superseding Paris and New York.

Pictures of the lover, the partner and the president, including red carpet photos of actress Julie Gayet.

Onoda lived in jungle and refused to believe messages that Japan had surrendered.

Dozens of people wounded after grenade hurled at anti-government demonstrators.

Two countries to share intelligence on nuclear activities of North Korea and Pakistan.

BBC Future creates timeline showing how all life will end.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni refuses to sign homophobic bill which proposed life imprisonment for gays.

Best photos of the day: 17 January 2014.

French president avoided holidays with Trierweiler to spend time with secret love.

Intelligence officials blow lid off deadly Islamist terror plot in India.

GCHQ also found to have used Dishfire program to tap Britons' communications.

US Senate Approves $1.1tn Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown

US Secretary of State John Kerry exhorts Syrian opposition to attend upcoming peace negotiations, dubbed as 'Geneva II' in Switzerland.

Despite deadly clashes at University of Cairo, referendum wins overwhelming majority in favour.