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Vatican says Syria crisis cannot be solved through military intervention.

Demanding credible evidence on alleged use of chemical weapons by his forces, Syrian president warns of regional war.

Syrians pitched more tents on Monday (September 2), the second day of a campaign to organise human shields at potential targets in Damascus in case of a military strike against the country.

Veteran swimmer nearly competes her final attempt to cross Florida Straits without a shark cage

Putin's law cracking down on 'gay propaganda' has sparked Russian homophobes to act with impunity, say activists.

Contrast between Tunisian Revolution and what has happened in Egypt, Lybia and Syria could not be more stark.

US Marine sends message to President Obama on Syria Gas Attack response.

New Zealand kayaker survives being trapped on island by six-metre crocodile.

Eight months away from the next elections, Chuck Parnell explores how South Africans are in desperate need of inspirational leadership.

US president criticised by allies and enemies alike for his U-turn on military strikes in Syria in reprisal for Ghouta gas attack.

David Cameron has further ruled out the likelihood of a fresh Commons vote on military action against Syria, declaring that "Parliament has spoken".

Cult leader Steven Tari was planning to leave Papua New Guinea for Israel and his murder was plotted.

French government to hand over evidence that Assad was responsible for Ghouta chemical attack to lawmakers.

Bush aide Jim McGrath released obituary on former president's behalf after mis-reading Washington Post headline.

Authorities nervous after President Mohammed Morsi is toppled.

Royal Regiment of Scotland soldiers allegedly beat and robbed off-duty officer at New York bar.

Edward Snowden leaks reveal terror outfits' plot to infiltrate US spy agencies.

President Bashar-al Assad redeploys troops and weapons in residential areas as US ramps up plans for Syria assault.

First samples of victims of attack in east Damascus test positive for Sarin 'signatures', say federal agents.

Nation split along sectarian lines on likely consequences of US-led intervention in Syria.

Relief efforts underway as hundreds of vehicles stuck on main route out of province following road closures.

Former White House adviser adds his voice to growing chorus blaming al-Qaida for atrocity.

British broadcaster and journalist has died at the age of 74, having suffered a heart attack.

US president's hesitation arose from 'sense of implicit defeat and disappearance of allies': Al-Thawra

Britain has the highest rates of opiate addiction and alcohol dependence in Europe, with postal workers functioning as unsuspecting drug mules.

Hacker took nude pictures of her over the internet using her webcam, then threatened to post images online.

64% of those polled say they oppose French participation in military action against Syria

Women's successes deal blow to male partners' self-esteem, research has revealed.

Cheng Xiantao's father has turned his disabled 26-year-old son into a caveman because he cannot afford to care for him.