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Stem cells taken from women's ovaries can be used to create new eggs at labs, suggests a new study.

British security officials expect an increase in the activities of Russian spies in Britain during summer, when the Olympic Games and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations are to be held.

They were sentenced for violation of morality, and disturbing public order.

A killer malaria parasite has gained resistance to artemisinin drug which is one of the oldest and the best drugs to cure malaria.

Although Damascus has made an assurance that it will pull back by 12 April, few tanks have been withdrawn.

Siachen is the highest and the most expensive battle ground in the world.

The images shed more information on the heights of the thunderclouds and the rainfall rates coming from them, both of which indicate severity.

The announcement of the accord came hours after the rebels declared their independence.

Details of the father of the newborn are still unknown but the local media speculates it could be a 15-year-old boy or a 39-year-old man.

Giant panda males are reproductively viable only for six months in a year whereas the female are reproductively viable for only one or three days in a year.

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika died after suffering a heart attack.

Researchers have got more clues as to how Interior Layered Deposits was formed on Mars.

Asia and Africa to lead urban population growth posing a challenge to jobs and environment.

Ethnic Tuareg fighters have been fighting for long to create a separate desert homeland in Mali's north, which they call Azawad.

Harare's suspension of weddings across country while biometric marriage certificates brought in leads to mass cancellation of ceremonies.

Check out this slideshow that gives you glimpses of the Bosnian War, ravaged country it left behind and the new world the Bosnians are creating

Armed Islamists take over consulate as rebel groups cement control of former military city.

Further violence and heightened tensions erupt in and around Syria.

Self-proclaimed architect of 9/11 attacks formally charged with four others over US attacks.

Shakespeare Must Die banned over fears it could heighten political tensions in country.

Islamic gummen target Igbo traders in marketplace killings in face of security clampdown.

Check out photos of Maundy Thursday celebrations from across the world...

Twin miseries of poverty and war contribute to growing problem of drug addiction in Afghanistan.

Protesters clashed with the police in response to the suicide of an elderly man blaming the government's austerity measures.

Retired pharmacist opts for 'dignified end before 'being forced to search trash for food' and 1,500 riot on streets.

Crackdown on writers, journalists and bloggers critical of Palestinian government.

A look at how different countries celebrate the Easter period.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu still hopes for conflict to end despite stalled talks in bid to preserve Israel's democratic and Jewish character.

One day ahead of the 30th Anniversary of the ten week Falkland Islands conflict, and Britain is sending another one of the Royal Navy's newest and most powerful warships from Portsmouth to the Islands.