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Prism whistleblower reportedly hopes temporary asylum will buy time as he seeks safe passage to Latin America.

19-year-old victim was gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh.

Nunzio Scarano is accused of fraud, corruption and slander.

Russian deputy foreign minister says fighters include US and European nationals.

Malala Yousafzai, schoolgirl shot in head by Taliban, celebrates 16th birthday with speech at UN.

When you've lived amidst jagged beauty of South Africa, the rolling fields of home are even more striking, says Cath Everett.

Abu Bassel slaughtered by Islamists during joint meeting to discuss battle plans.

Meshael Alayban allegedly took away passport of Kenyan servant who wanted to leave over harsh working conditions.

Microblogging site to help reveal identities behind anti-semitic messages tagged #unbonjuif.

As 18-year-old Lauren Fagen tried to kiss the lion, he reached through the bars of its cage, took a grip on Fagen's legs and dragged her inside.

Pig Island has become a major tourist attraction for people visiting the Bahamas.

Report shows extent of corruption in one of world's poorest countries.

Latest leaks reveal Microsoft worked closely with NSA in sharing user information by circumventing legal process.

US disappointed with China's refusal to extradite whistleblower from Hong Kong before he fled to Moscow.

Bao needed 100 stitches after vicious attack but remains under mother's care, with two uncles for guardians

Violence feared as supporters and opponents of Morsi gather for protests across Egypt.

An Islamist cleric said on Thursday (July 11) that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood was preparing for mass demonstrations and marches on Friday (July 12).

Italian scientists use Aids to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy and Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.

Russia turns to vintage tool in wake of NSA revelations and WikiLeaks cables.

Edwin Tobergta was charged for the freak crime by a Butler County grand jury after a child witnessed him having "sexual relations with a rubber pool float.

Holy See has reformed its 124-year-old criminal code to face scandals and comply with international treaties.

Karadzic faces genocide charge for Srebrenica massacre committed 18 years ago.

Tourist in Western Cape Province sparks extraterrestrial alert after stumbling over strange creature on forest floor.

Newborn delivered by caesarean section died in the night when sleeping mother rolled on to it.

Washington proceeds with $1.3bn aid package, including Lockheed Martin's jets, to Cairo.

A number of UFOs seem to be hovering around the same place above the skies of the casino, but never once landing.

Remini leaves Church of Scientology after being interrogated because of row over David Miscavige's missing wife.

Violence increases against Coptic minority after Pope Tawadros blesses army takeover of Egypt.

Newly released distress calls reveal chronic shortage of emergency staff in immediate aftermath of crash.