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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.

Law that includes life imprisonment for gay offences awaits President approval

Mayor Ukol Talumpa and wife shot dead by motorcycle assassins at Manila airport

Founder of Screw magazine dies in Brooklyn hospice after long illness.

Gunmen escape on motorcycle after shooting dead a town mayor and three others including a baby.

New York attorney Preet Bharara is said to be under pressure for relentlessly pursuing cases involving high-profile Indians in US.

Humanitarian reasons cited by Russian president as motive behind the decree

Under US laws, Khobragade could face a maximum prison term of 15 years if convicted.

TMZ said law enforcement services have confirmed that no determination has been made regarding the cause of the tragic accident.

British Prime minister David Cameron thanked emergency services for their rapid response to the incident.