Millions of Indians commemorate the death of the man who led India to independence.
Chinese New Year 2014: Traditional customs honoured - in pictures.
Leaked draft of Australia's Behavioural Code reveals asylum seekers could be deported for spitting.
Driver pulled over to help man who had apparently fallen from bridge.
The remains of a triassic-age phytosaur have been found in west Texas.
Thailand's government says it will go ahead with an election this weekend.
List of the traditions and facts for Chinese New Year as the Year of the Horse approaches.
Liberal Democrat peer in three-car crash near Crewkerne that killed one 49-year-old man.
Anti-semitic French comic under investigation for fraudulently organising own bankruptcy.
In India and Pakistan honour killings occur the most and often remain unpunished.
Medical staff at hospital in Grenoble undertaking 'long process' on stricken star.
China's largest search engine Baidu captures hundreds of millions on the move for Year of the Horse.
The seven-time F1 champion in a medically induced coma.
Song re-released in protest at anti-gay comments of Ukip councillor David Silvester is a hit again.
Beppe Grillo's Anti-establishment party accuse widely-respected president of "infringing the Constitution".
Freak weather leaves thousands across the US South frozen in their tracks.
Amnesty offered to arrested protesters met with contempt by opposition.
Man who killed Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich last year launches appeal.
South Sudan government partly meets rebels' demands while rebel leader Machar still denies coup claims.
Local authorities should have more control on sex establishments.
Divers have begun exploring Lake Baikal in Siberia for 100-year-old treasure.
Same sex relationships existed in Africa before the colonisation era, proving that gays are not "un-African"
Nasa image shows storm developing and moving towards Australia's north east coast.
Best photos of the day: 30 January 2014.
Actress severs ties with humanitarian group after criticism over ad for company that operates illegal Jewish settlement.
US and Chinese delegations 'well-informed' about closed-door discussions.
Unidentified Congressional aides tell Reuters sanctions could be put in place if Kiev fails to quell violence and restore order quickly.
Wealth Dragons' John Lee and Vincent Wong offer top investment tips in relation to the year of the horse
Wealthy couple with homes in Hong Kong, Malaysia and London fight over where divorce case should be heard.
According to the Chinese calendar, the year 4712 is due to begin on January 31 2014.