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Violence between rival army factions could have killed 400 to 500 people, UN officials say.

Svoboda's leader Oleg Tyagnybok has been accused of anti-Semitism and was kicked out of parliament in the past

Bridgend Conservative club rented out to a group of swingers.

US researchers look at pregnancies reported by virgins.

Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovich is to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin to discuss closer operations with Russia.

Four homeless people, one of them bringing his dog, celebrated Pope Francis' 77th birthday at the Vatican, on Tuesday.

Al-Qurashi awarded doctorate in biochemistry by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Nato says chopper crashed over technical problem.

London is now the fulcrum of the Brotherhood's activities, and Mohamed Morsi's movement remains as dangerous as ever.

Saudi Arabia blanketed by heaviest snowfall in decades.

Change.org petition draws 160,000 signatures against name of Confederate Civil War Hero

UN said that at least 10,000 civilians had taken refuge at UN offices

Louisiana charter school linked to reclusive cleric raided by FBI agents

Deir al-Zor, province left out of vaccination programme, contributed to the re-emergence of disease.

Man who tried to set off device may need hospital treatment after bursting in to flames in front of shoppers.

Delhi asks American diplomats to turn in ID cards, removes special privileges.

Zookeeper who entered cage to clean up mauled to death by rare tiger.

Drunken Santas - and an elf - in drunken street fight in snowy Manhattan.

Former IT contractor for NSA offers help to Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff

Sudanese migrants left 'open' detention facility to protest against fresh legislation.

Juba witnesses heavy gunfire near President Salva Kiir's compound.

Millions of Syrian refugees battle severe winters, deprived of food, basic services and amenities.

Guarani tribes accuse Coke of sourcing sugar from land-grabber.

Pyongyang troops hold military parade at Kumsusan Palace of the Sun days after public power struggle.

Chemicals found near fracking sites said to disrupt hormone production in humans.

Major fashion brands join Asos in banning wool product on back of Peta campaign.

Widower of British aid worker Emma McCune was former guerrilla leader.