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China's pollution believed to be a factor in rise in infertility, leading rich Chinese to hire out wombs of working-class American women.

At least five people injured by gunfire as tensions escalate ahead of Sunday's election in Thailand.

New round of discussions with Germany and UN Security Council over nuclear programme to start on 18 February.

Humanitarian Aid Commission cites technical issues for suspension.

The Duchess of Cambridge and her first son Prince George have flown to the Caribbean island of Mustique, leaving Prince William in Cambridge.

Christian and Muslim militias in fierce clashes as Bangui witnesses massacre.

US Secretary of State to meet Ukrainian opposition leaders on sidelines of Munich Security Conference.

RCMP accused of abuse in Canada's British Columbia.

Bangkok on edge as opposition launches offensive against Yingluck Shinawatra while UN appeals for calm.

Despite a ceasefire, violence does not seems to be abating in South Sudan.

A North Korean ambassador denies allegations about Jang Song-thaek executions and blames South Korean propaganda.

Morocco has taken steps to conquer its rape problem - but this is just a drop in the ocean.

French president challenged on repercussions of Julie Gayet affair.

Bizarre carnival celebrations in northern Spain.

Women with a higher education are considered ugly rather than intelligent in China.

Plaintiffs claiming just 100 yen each to highlight safety flaws at meltdown plant.

Chinese follow a set of beliefs and superstitions to start the year on the right note.

Mission to find new weekend food market comparable to the Cape puts Cath Everett on Joburg's gentrification trail.

With demands for US to return Amanda Knox to Italy, IBTimes UK looks at other contentious extradition cases.

Thai government to hold parliamentary elections against backdrop of increasing protests.

HRW says there is enough evidence to suggest Kiev riot police attacked journalists and medics 'deliberately'.

Artist challenges the Disney vision of the ideal woman.

Zimmerman boxed as a hobby before shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin in 2012.

Feng shui practitioners and others forecast tough year for China.

Chinese New Year 2014 has begun, setting off 15-day celebrations in China and elsewhere in Asia.

Dmytro Bulatov is the third protester to be kidnapped and tortured as the unrest in Ukraine may turn into civil war.

France's former first lady says she is 'more disappointed than angry' at entire episode.

Scaling down of fireworks display brings down pollution levels in Chinese capital.

Although nothing concrete has emerged from conference, UN special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi optimistic of further talks between Assad side and rebels.