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Aso retracts claims suggesting dying elderly people are an unnecessary drain on Japan’s economy.

Sixteen-year-old rape victim killed herself after she was forced to marry her rapist.

It's not often you hear the Russians talk about being worried and although he looks much more smiley than concerned here - a furrowed brow sentiment is just what the country's Prime Minister revealed today at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Top US officer cleared of inappropriate conduct over sex emails but Kelley family pilloried.

One-year-old died as a result of head injuries allegedly inflicted by Brady in Massachusetts.

Pyongyang pledges to boost its arms programme and rules out any talks with Seoul.

As expected the Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a narrow victory in Israel's parliamentary election and talks are already underway to the formation of a co alition government.

The US has spoken out against North Korea's provocative plans to continue nuclear testing, dismissing their claims it relates to sanctions brought about by the United Nation Security Council.

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu coalition secures a narrow lead winning 31 seats.

IBTimes UK finds out whose names are on the door at this year's economic summit in the Swiss Alps.

New York Hasidic counsellor sexually abused a teenager while she was only 12 and invoked Kabbalah to entice victims.

Israel's election expected to return far-right government, led by Binyamin Netanyahu.

Researchers demand redesigned vehicles citing statistics that morbidly obese people 80% more likely to die in collision.

Greek neo-Nazi MP labels immigrants as 'sub-humans' sparking calls for far right crackdown.

Unaccompanied migrant children summarily sent back to Greece without access to social services.

Kingpin gunned down outside Sukhumi restaurant on same day mob boss Aslan Usoyan was being buried in Moscow.

Philippines resident in dock on firearm charges pulls out gun and shoots two dead in Cebu courthouse.

Law will outlaw homosexual 'propaganda' and be used to halt gay rights rallies across the country.

No wonder Benjamin Netanyahu the Israeli Prime Minister is looking positive here, as he visited the Western wall in Jerusalem with his two sons after casting his vote in the Israel election.

State-run TV back on air after information ministry was besieged by rebel soldiers in Asmara.

Likud Party and Yisrael Beitenu alliance, which have a pre-poll pact, predicted to bag majority in Knesset.

Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens:

Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson among performers at Washington ceremony.

Israeli defence minister Ehud Barak plans to surround disputed E1 area with separation barrier.

Full text of President Barack Obama's second inaugural address at the US Capitol, Washington

Executions, daring escapes and hiding under beds among harrowing stories to emerge from hostage crisis.

Humane Society and Celebrities write letter to Defra to support proposed ban on polar bear trade.

Barack Obama sworn in as US president for second time and delivers inaugural address from Washington DC.

The small, secretive Horn of Africa country is one-party state led by Isaias Afewerki.