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China drafts law to stop people with HIV or Aids entering bathhouses.

North Caucasus Islamic extremists 'planned' to bomb facility storing VX, sarin and Soman.

Muslim holy Feast of Sacrifice rocked by Taliban bombs.

Crane helps Egyptian woman complete Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Justice Department said Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to consider lawsuit by Electronic Privacy Information Center.

Case filed against crew of Sierra Leone-flagged vessel under Indian Arms Act.

Arsala Jamal killed in Logar near Kabul in suspected suicide attack.

Buildings and churches ruined in major tourist spot Bohol Island and Cebu.

Khamenei takes swipe at Hawkish Obama before nuclear talks.

Iran's foreign ministry said there was hope for a step forward, as negotiations on the country's nuclear programme were due to start in Geneva on Tuesday (October 15).

More than a thousand Muslim migrant workers in Biryulyovo district arrested after murder of ethnic Russian man Yegor Shcherbakov.

No resting place for Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke who has died aged 100.

Amnesty said the proposal to introduce compulsory medical tests and bar migrant workers deemed to be "homosexual" or transgender was "outrageous"

Right-wing settlers held for singing and dancing near Islam's Holy al-Aqsa mosque.

Sappin cleared of sexually assaulting female wedding guest after jury failed to reach a verdict.

Tourists trapped at Everest base camp 5,200m above sea level.

Escarante Leonardo Santos' failed attempt to rob motorbike is YouTube hit.

44-year-old accused of trespassing and possession of offensive weapon following incident at Buckingham Palace.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh says Islam does not allow terrorism and condemns violence.

Workers at vegetable warehouse in Biryulyovo district rounded up after murder of ethnic Russian man Yegor Shcherbakov.

Veronica Chan says court ruling is a small glimpse into societal progression versus race and religion based policies

Syrian president says loss of chemical weapons is a morale blow for regime.

Spaniards with birth defects due to Thalidomide sue Grunenthal for €204m.

Iran said to be involved in surface-to-ship weapon with range of 200-300 km.

Second social media gaffe for Netanyahu in less than a week over Iran.

Malaysia appeal court rules use of Allah by Christians can cause confusion.

Managers and workers also arrested and sent for forensic anal examinations.

Members of ANC Youth League believe statue of Madiba is scandalous waste of money, despite its positive message.

Iran already has warm ties with Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.