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Call comes after Cuban leader's handshake with Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.

Nelson Mandela Foundation rebuffs claims former South African leader was trained by Israeli secret services.

Supreme Court Ruling follows murder of six Vancouver street workers by serial killer.

Police arrest woman, 34, after she handed out poisoned yoghurt to primary school kids.

New study from Norwegian university says thousands of insects lurk in Christmas trees.

UN secretary general tours areas of Philippines devastated by hurricane.

Three US service members wounded after South Sudan rebels fire at military aircraft.

Obama signals potential review of NSA procedure as snooping revelations continue.

New draft bill allows abortion only in cases of rape and life-threatening conditions.

As cost of living crisis continues, soaring numbers predicted to seek help from food banks.

The new proprietor of France's Chateau de la Riviere is the third owner to die in a flying accident.

Experts urge swift action after Black Death kills 32 people on the African island of Madagascar.

Remembrance services held for UK's deadliest terrorist act - but was Libya really to blame?

Solstice marks first day of winter as sun rises on this shortest day of year.

Bharara's reputation for busting Indian pride remains unquestioned.

Kremlin critic greeted be former German foreign minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher.

A look at those who have inspired and those who have embarrassed in the past 12 months

Russia's former richest man, freed on Vladimir Putin pardon, writes to supporters.

Human Rights Foundation says Mariah Carey was 'purchased' to perform for Angolan dictator.

HMP Wakefield holds some of the worst criminals in Britain.

China vents anger as Dalai Lama plans to visit Norway in May

Haaretz reveals anti-apartheid icon received military training in Ethiopia in 1962

Prominent LGBT activist says infamous law more draconian than those of Iran and Saudi Arabia.

National Front and father of party leader Marine Le Pen suggested Roma are naturally inclined to theft.

Pyongyang threatens South Korea with strike in response to anti-Pyongyang rallies.

Obama warns of civil war in wake of failed coup and sectarian killings in South Sudan.