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The 31st Annual "Toad Suck Daze" is being held in downtown Conway marking a three day festival of food, family and fun held on the streets of Arkansas.

A U.S. Drone attacked militants in the Shawal mountain area of North Waziristan, which is located on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and is said to be a safe haven for militants.

Super Moon occurs when the moon makes its closest approach to earth on its elliptical orbit.

Protesters drawn from Muslim Brotherhood and the conservative Salafis march towards historic Tahrir Square.

The recently first-time photographed, uncontacted Mashco-Piro are also believed to live in the path of the project.

French prosecutors want further DSK investigation over gang-rape charges after call girl allegations.

Protesters march in Cairo to voice outrage at Abbasiya clashes which killed 20 activists and to demand free presidential elections.

Hagai Amir, brother of the killer of Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, has been released after 16 and a half years in prison

As this Saturday marks 150 years of the historic battle, here are five quick facts on Cinco de Mayo history.

Australian National University researchers blame explosion of short-sightedness on too much of studying and lack of outdoor exercise.

In an exclusive interview, international relations expert Kenneth Lieberthal explains why the US cannot give political asylum to Chen Guangcheng while he lives in China. He also discusses North Korea and other issues.

Dancers from Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Georgetown perform at reception to mark 20 years of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Washington.

Former top aide to President Bill Clinton and U.S.-China relations expert Kenneth Lieberthal explains why the U.S. cannot give political asylum to Chen Guangcheng while he is living in China.

Four suspected al-Qaeda members have been arrested in Berlin after allegedly planning a terrorist attack in Germany.

Brazen and defiant, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is the last libertine in a line that dates back to Mozart's Don Giovanni.

Nature's controversial bird flu research paper reveals how to create deadly flu epidemic.

Syrian security forces raid Aleppo University, leaving four students killed and arresting 200 protesters.

Final poll by YouGov gives Boris Johnson six-point lead over Ken Livingstone in London mayoral election.

Scotland Yard's review of the case has given hope to the girl's parents Kate and Gerry McCann.

Patricia Krentcil, a sunbed-loving mother, has been accused of burning her own child after taking her to a tanning booth.

Mistie Atkinson charged with committing incest with son after police find pair in hotel room.

Kano shopkeeper suspected of providing bombs used by Islamist terrorist sect found with drums of chemicals, says State Security Service.

French presidential election candidates accuse each other of lying in dramatic live TV debate.

Nigerian Islamist terror group Boko Haram releases 18-minute video on YouTube of newspaper suicide bombings accompanied by fresh threats against press.

Nasa Astronomers discover massive black hole shredding a star that wandered too close.

War of words breaks out over US embassy sheltering dissident after Beijing put him under house arrest.

Ancient drainage channel reveals remains of building adjacent to the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) suspends presidential campaign after Abbasiya clashes death toll rises to 15.

Air hostesses on the airline's daily flights between Gatwick and Hong Kong are all fully qualified in Wing Chun martial arts.