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Restaurant infuriates locals after it did not allow them citing cultural sensitivities.

Bitcoin value has crossed $1,000 mark again as gaming company Zynga said it would test bitcoin payments.

Chinese authorities try to derail Southern Weekly press freedom protest in Guangzhou.

Widow of Jang Song-thaek reported to have died from heart attack or suicide following disappearance.

In pictures: Snow and Arctic conditions slam through North America.

Clemency given on grounds of cooperation with the FBI, good behaviour in prison and abuses suffered as child.

Thai army officials deny coup rumours and insist military vehicles are drafted in for parade.

Washington to supply Baghdad additional ScanEagle drones and Hellfire missiles to combat insurgents.

Steubenville victim's attorney condemns rapist for not making public apology.

LGBT couples' recent right to marry ruling temporarily blocked upon state officials' request.

Twelve-year-old boy punished by classmates on teacher's orders for failing to do his homework.

Amama Mbabazi speaks out against life sentence in fresh Anti-Homosexuality bill.

Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany Day on January 6. For Eastern Orthodox Christians the feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist. Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the revelation of the birth of Jesus to the three wise men (Magi).

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has criticised Israel's immigration policies and Holot detention centre.

United Nations report shows 28% increase in cases of brutality against Afghan females.

The country shows determination to take a stand against the illegal trade; it accounts for 70% of global demand for ivory.

Paris plans to keep controversial comic M'bala M'bala off stage on grounds of racism.

As South Sudan conflict continues, neighbouring president Omar al-Bashir to meet President Salva Kiir.

Body of man believed to be a stowaway falls from airplane in Saudi city of Jeddah

NBA Hall of Famer horsing around on dictator's own steed during controversial trip.

Duke of Cambridge should mingle with "ordinary" students during course, Beard says.

Australian police, firefighters and paramedics called to man trapped during stunt to surprise girlfriend.

Satirical post on China's microblogging site was likely source for horrific execution story.

Egypt bans Canadian Shia Muslims from entering the country without explanation

Authorities warn locals to stay away from Sinabung after volcano erupts 77 times.

Sea Shepard campaign group films bloody slaughter aboard Japanese whaling vessels near New Zealand.

Accident forces chancellor to stay in bed and cancel meetings for three weeks.

Russian consumer watchdog controlling all Japanese imports over fears of radioactive contamination.

Judge says 'no religion in the world allows premarital sex'.