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Mysterious incident that killed 5 and injured 38 sparks theories

One million people sign petition following outcry at 'world's worst punishment for rape' in Kenya

A new Facebook game, in the form of a riddle, is causing an increasing number of Facebook users to change their pictures to Giraffes.

Israeli experts reportedly thwarted a Trojan attack targeting its defence projects.

Mari Sousa and Eliana Amaral are Miss Bumbum hopefuls accused by other wannabes in Brazil

Two rockets intercepted by Iron Dome missile defence system in Ashkleon.

Spain summons US ambassador to Madrid over latest allegations against NSA.

Marc Kopp, a Frenchman skydived over Everest, becoming the first disabled man to do so

Hundreds of protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday (October 26) to protest against the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.

Berlin may call whistleblower from Russia to testify if NSA scandal becomes legal battle.

Syria has handed over plans on how it will destroy all its chemical weapons and production equipment by 2014.

Minibus taking women home from wedding celebration destroyed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

Thousands March in Washington Against US Surveillance Policies

Celebrations and special appearances Down Under as Sydney's iconic Opera House turns 40.

Five killed and scores injured in at least eight low-intensity explosions.

Man arrested after five family members murdered in their own home in Sunset Park.

Tokyo turned down US citing lack of resources and legal issues.

Amid White House denials, German report suggests NSA had been spying on Merkel since 2002, even before she became chancellor.

Yorkshire police plead with the young not to 'harass' older people this Halloween – but are they just killjoys?

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sending her top intelligence chiefs to Washington to establish whether US bugged her mobile phone.

Kuwaiti official punches and kicks player in league match – then sends him off for protesting.

Protest against imprisoning of 'Arctic 30' by Russian authorities takes place in Paris, France.

The estate of pop legend Michael Jackson is being sued by producer Quincy Jones over royalty payments.

Iran has introduced its first anti-American awards, inviting the public to submit work demonising the United States.

Anonymous takes a dig as NSA says outage is result of technical glitch.

Fitness firm comes up with hi-tech undergarment as part of breast cancer awareness campaign.

Countries to table resolution at UN General Assembly to end US surveillance programmes.

Tehran says hostile groups carried out attack on Iran-Pakistan border, killing 18 Iranian guards.

Women activists in Saudi Arabia say they will press ahead with a protest against the ban on women drivers, despite official threats of punishment.