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The lost remains of Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon king best known in history for burning cakes, have been found in a box at Winchester Museum's archives.

Mali's army puts end to 10-month reign of terror by judge appointed by al-Qaida.

UN fears that power struggle in East African nation is starting to turn into bitter ethnic conflict.

Online article about young girl with lower body of a snake turns out to be hoax.

Budding marijuana tourism trade in Colorado faces year-long advertising ban.

Doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences rule out poisoning but call death unnatural.

31-year-old nun gave birth to baby boy in Rieti, Italy, after experiencing abdominal pains she thought were stomach cramps.

London's Homerton Hospital doctor says Schumacher will be different after recovery.

Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janerio in Brazil struck by lightning.

Dozens injured in stampede as police step up security arrangements.

Two Canadians, Lebanese and Afghans among victims of Taliban attack in Wazir Akbar Khan area of Kabul.

It's the first time that the Vatican has publicly revealed cases of child molestation by priests.

Vice reporter Milene Larsson talks about her documentary 'Young and Gay in Putin's Russia'

Wife of minster found dead following rumours he had affair with Pakistani journalist

Homicide rate still high in Venezuela, despite government's attempt to tackle criminality.

Khaled Abdalla speaks about revolution and Egypt's future at documentary preview

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.