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Presidential candidates are ranging from deep-rooted Islamists to radical secularists. People's verdict to set tone for new chapter in country's history as Egyptians head to polls in huge numbers.

Australia ranks as world's happiest nation in OECD Better Life Index - ahead of Norway and US.

Google's new doodle celebrates Robert Moog's 78th birthday with working Moog Synthesizer.

North Carolina pastor calls for all gays and lesbians to be exterminated by locking them off behind an electrified fence and waiting for them to die.

Bahraini hunger striker al-Khawaja attends court in a wheelchair and reveals details of his torture by authorities.

Farm worker Chris Mahlangu found guilty of the murder of white supremacist leader Eugene Terreblanche while co-accused Patrick Ndlovu found not guilty.

Muammar Gaddafi's former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi faces charges in Mauritania for illegally entering the country, a source said.

Egypt's ex-intelligence chief Omar Suleiman warns of a military coup against any Muslim Brotherhood regime.

Topless Femen activists seize football trophy of Euro 2012 to protest against prostitution in former Soviet Republic

The chief of the UN nuclear agency said he expected to sign a breakthrough deal with Iran to boost cooperation on a probe into the country's controversial atomic activity.

A controversial painting of South African president Jacob Zuma with his genitals hanging out has been vandalised in Johannesburg.

Study finds children between 12 and 15 years on an average spend more than six hours a day slumped in front of screens leading to health problems.

A treasure of ancient gold and silver jewelleries hidden inside an Iron Age clay vessel has been discovered at Tel Megiddo, a rich archaeological site in the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel.

As tensions between Iran and the Gulf States continue to increase, Tehran has announced plans for a new oil terminal outside the Strait of Hormuz.

A man has defied the odds to survive a 174ft plunge over the Niagara Falls.

Two room attendants are being tried for allegedly murdering Michaela McAreavey whose body was found in the bathroom of the Legends Hotel in Mauritius.

All major nations reaffirm commitment to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan by 2014 deadline. Despite reservations, exit strategy to proceed according to agreed timetable following landmark Nato summit in Chicago.

Unemployed Italian father threw his two young children from his balcony before jumping to his death in Brescia.

Climbers from Germany, China, South Korea died on crowded mountain after being cut off by bad weather on highest mountain in the world.

Man arrested as he tried to smuggle hand granades and rifle ammunition into Nigeria's information ministry in Abuja.

Obama's plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by end of 2014 threatened by rift with Pakistan and possibly scuppered by France's new president, Francois Hollande

Small ceremony held for funeral of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, convicted of murdering 270 in Lockerbie.

It was a spectacular sight as people witnessed the "ring of Fire" eclipse - as the moon passed between Earth and the sun, leaving a ring of fire in the sky.

Israel's foreign ministry spokesman said South Africa's decision to ban imported goods marked as 'made in Israel' when they come from the West Bank settlements had "characteristics of racism".

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men attended a huge rally in New York's Citi Fields to discuss the dangers of the internet.

Troops set up website to shame people who claim to have won medals for bravery and valour with armed forces.

Iranian foreign minister rules out inspection of country's nuclear facilities as UN delegation arrives in Tehran.

Suicide bomber kills at least 96 soldiers during rehearsal for military parade in Sanaa, Yemen.

Fears that Syrian crisis has contaminated Lebanon as clashes in Beirut between pro- and anti-Assad groups leave three dead