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Scenes of slaves being beaten, tortured and killed caused some audience members watching 12 Years a Slave to walk out at the Toronto Film Festival.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton urges Washington to await UN inspectors' report.

Two arrested as 3,000 police keep right-wing protesters and left-wing demonstrators apart.

1,000 miles east of Japan, the extinct Tamu Massif volcano is almost 50 times bigger than Hawaii's Mauna Loa.

Controversial 'twerking' star Miley Cyrus is to appear on X Factor, but has been warned to keep her act clean.

President returns to US with little to show from G20 meeting in St Petersburg.

The mother was changing the baby's dirty nappy when the animal ripped off the infant's testicle.

Rick Schmitt and family uncover 64ft gold chain, coins and rings scattered from Spanish ships scuttled by hurricane.

Quarter of mature female tiger sharks moved to main Hawaiian Islands in late summer.

The notion of a special bond between Britain and America is an anachronism which will jeopardise British lives in Syria, says Gareth Platt.

US president Barack Obama will address America on Syria Tuesday

SS man who described Hitler as a 'wonderful boss' dies in Berlin following illness

Prophesises say Book of Isaiah referring to the destruction of Damascus links Syria crisis with Second Coming and End of Days.

Russian president says he met US president Obama but they 'stick with their guns'.

Busy mum received police warning for putting her child's life in danger.

Examinations show mummy's bones are real - but cloth bandages date from 20th century

Victim says mother was aware of brutal situation and actively aided her husband and son

Human rights group demanding explanation for thousands of missing inmates at Camp 22.

Researchers find men with 'low levels of agreeableness' have more negative attitudes towards women.

Landing ship Nikolai Filchenkov, with unidentified cargo on board, likely heading towards Syrian coast.

Dutch Supreme Court says Netherlands liable for failure to protect Bosniaks in July 1995.

Former prime minister warns that failure to intervene could lead to region becoming haven for extremism.

Non-governmental organisation registered in March to get round status challenge.

Model helicopter enthusiast nearly decapitated after losing control of aircraft while performing stunt.

Letter by leading thinktank condemns Barclays' 'unnecessary' decision to close money-transfers in Somalia

Warning comes after US intelligence intercepts Iranian order to target interests in Middle East if Syria attacked.

US and France push for action against Assad regime while Russia insists on credible evidence on chemical weapons use.

Police arrest six poachers accused of killing elephants with poisoned water hole at Hwange National Park.

There are many things to love about Stellenbosch, says Cath Everett, but the markets are up there with all of them.