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Israeli ambassadors called in to explain shock decision to build 3,000 settler homes on West Bank.

As the International fallout begins following the controversial announcement from Israel that it is planning to allow 3000 new homes to be built in the controversial E1 area of East Jerusalem.

Military chief Massoud Jazayeri says hundreds of US thinktanks are targeting Tehran.

President Mursi calls for fresh dialogue as opposition forces brace for 'final warning' rally.

Several charred bodies have been found inside the Sasago tunnel, according to local media reports.

Taliban militants claim responsibility for the attack on the joint US-Afghan air base in Jalalabad.

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has announced that a referendum on the draft constitution will be held by mid-December.

Since the first cases of HIV/Aids were reported in 1981, the incurable disease has claimed more than 25 million lives.

Pyongyang says a long-range rocket may be launched at any time between 10 and 22 December.

Australia becomes the first country to implement a law to standardise cigarette packaging.

The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.

Muslim Brotherhood changes its rally venue to near Cairo University in an apparent move to avoid clashes between the supporters and opponents of Mohammed Mursi.

PM quashes leading climate change expert appointment for Department of Energy role.

Outlandish KCNA story about find by North Korean archaeologists may be response to Onion piece mocking leader Kim Jong-un.

Settlers' homes constructed in highly contentious sites of East Jerusalem and the West Bank

Dangbo police believe grave robbers selling body parts on black market for sacrifice and 'bewitching'.

Critics in Dominican Republic claim shock attack by TV show host was divine justice for magician’s 'witchcraft.

Third Reich of Adolf Hitler remembered in bizarre street styles of Rangoon.

Islamist-dominated panel approves 'pharaoh' constitution draft without liberal or Christian input.

Palestinians celebrate Ramallah, Gaza City and Bethlehem while Israeli police prevent ultranationalist right-wing protesters from burning Palestinian flag.

The world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit ahead of the period of Advent, which falls on the first Sunday of December this year

Nash initially sought $50 million from owner Sandra Herold for attack by chimp reared on lobster, wine and ice cream.

Online hackivists threaten to take on Egyptian president over 'pharoah' decree which grants him sweeping new powers.

General Assembly votes to grant Palestine non-member observer state status by 138 votes to 9.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plays down importance of UN vote on observer status.

Photos of 20-year-old Lexxa in just knickers and tight tops posted alongside ads for used cars on eBay.

Shoeless beggar finds good samaritan in freezing Times Square.

Channel 4 documentary looks at how Kach was kept captive by Thomas Hose just two miles from her childhood home.

American firm cleared of manslaughter over crash which killed 113 people in 2000.