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Chinese entrepreneur Sherry Li and a consortium of investors have dreamt up a scheme to build a China City in New York State.

US President lights national Christmas tree at White House ceremony attended by thousands.

Best-selling novelist Stephen King has at last taken to Twitter but finds himself lost for words.

Newman arrives in Beijing from Pyongyang after North Korea frees him on 'humanitarian grounds'.

Yemeni forces conduct door-to-door hunt for al-Qaida terrorists with US backing.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, embroiled in a prolonged civil war, calls Mandela an 'inspiration in values of love and human brotherhood',

Yuanyuan, 18-month-old baby beaten up in elevator and allegedly thrown off balcony, believed to have survived.

Fellippo de Almeida Scolari not happy with ratings on women's app that marks men out of 10.

Whistleblower Edward Snowden joins debate on spying allegations via videolink with MEPs.

French soldiers move out from airport to boost security operations in Bangui.

Major defection follows removal of uncle of North Korea's Supreme Leader.

IBTimes' resident ex-pat Cath Everett visits Mandela's birthplace and tells us about the amazing vigils South Africans have held in his honour.

Mayor shocks Austrian council meeting by stating journalists should be hanged like the Jews.

Free Qalamoun took hostages from Maaloula convent as bargaining chip for release of Assad prisoners.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95.

Former PM offered co-star role by the 'Italian Stallion' after losing senate seat.

Teen gang rape survivor consumes poison outside police chief's office.

Jacob Zuma announces plans for funeral and national day of prayer and reflection.

Prosecuting magistrates in Cosa Nostra-state negotiation trial threatened by jailed boss of bosses.

Amnesty International pays a moving tribute to Nelson Mandela, whose death will leave a hole around the world.

Icon of modern South Africa fondly known as Madiba dies aged 95 in his Johannesburg home.

Former Italy PM's newspaper apologises for 'serious typo'.

IBTimes looks at corruption around the world after Transparency International publishes their 2013 Corruption Index Report

A look through some of the best quotes from South Africa's 'greatest son'

South Africa's anti-apartheid figurehead dies at the age of 95 in hospital in Pretoria.

The world reacts to the death of the most famous statesman of our times. Follow it live here.

Iconic South African leader Nelson Mandela, fondly known as Madiba, dies aged 95 in his home in Houghton, Johannesburg.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were attending the Royal Premiere of Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom.

Barack Obama spoke about Mandela's legacy and influence on the course of history.