Unlike previous occasions, Russia and China supported the resolution.
For the first time in 15 months, talks have begun between Iran and other world powers in Istanbul.
Hubble Space Telescope spotted unique images of auroras above the giant ice planet Uranus for the first time.
Nearly 1,500 protesters are expected to fly-in at the Ben Gurion airport to take part in the pro-Palestine protest titled "Welcome to Palestine 2012".
Two mild tremors were felt in India, measuring 4.5 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, in the west Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, officials confirmed.
Erasing the memories of drug abuse from a reformed addict can prevent him from return to the habit, suggests a study.
Google's new doodle depicts a collage of four of Doisneau's most famous photographs on its search page.
Russia's stand is critical as the UN Security Council is set to vote on the draft resolution on deployment of UN monitors to oversee ceasefire deal.
Europe's most active volcano has erupted six times this year but authorities calm on danger.
Danish prosecutors allege four terror suspects planned deadly shootout at newspaper office.
Fromer Metropolitan Police Chief John Yates claime Bahrain is safer than London. But CCTV footage shows group of masked thugs ransacking a shop while police stand by idly.
Eastern Orthodox pilgrims march through streets of old city to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion.
Soldiers launch coup in small west African nation of Guinea-Bissau.
Anonymous group of hacktivists and computer programmers plan to protest against the political ban on marijuana, which has been labelled as illegal drugs by the government.
Christian group instructs solicitors to take legal action against London mayor over ban on 'Not gay' banners.
On 22 April 2012, France will go to the polls to elect their President. If no contender gains over 50 per cent of the vote to win outright in the first round of voting, then a run-off will take place between the two strongest candidates on 06 May. There are 10 candidates aspiring to be the country's Head of State including the present incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy who is seeking a second five-year term in office. Mr Sarkozy's only serious rival for the Presidency is the Socialist candidate...
Lufthansa airline has cancelled the tickets of several pro-Palestinian activists who were supposed to fly to Tel Aviv
Meat consumption in the developed world needs to be cut by 50 percent per person by 2050 in order to reduce one of the most important greenhouse gases, nitrous oxide.
London Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson claimed this morning that Tech City and innovation in general is a “massive opportunity to create jobs” for the capital.
Troubled bank fined again over analysts 'tipping' clients about stocks.
Mali's interim president warns of stern action against the Islamic rebels in the northern parts of the country.
Kimberley Vlaeminck regrets about tattooing as the marks show little sign of fading even after three years
Islamist militant group Boko Haram posts video threatening to bring down Nigerian president.
The Syrian troops clashed with the rebels near the Turkey border giving a first blow to the already fragile ceasefire.
Britain had higher proportion of unemployed black men during economic downturn over last three recessions.
North Korea confirms rocket explodes just after lift-off but West and neighbours still angry at breach of missile test agreements .
Pakistan rescue teams are digging tunnels to search for the trapped soldiers in the Siachen Glacier avalanche.
Auditory hallucinations in children suggest serious mental illness in future, according to a study.
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Fragile ceasefire starts to crumble amid reports of deaths and lethal road bomb in Aleppo.