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Francois Hollande became the first Socialist French President in 17 years by defeating the incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the Sunday run-off.

University of Adelaide researchers identify risk of major birth defects associated with different types of assisted reproductive technology.

Obama acknowledges that the November elections will be a close call between him and his rival Mitt Romney.

Scientists bust myths that the super moon causes natural disasters like tsunami and earthquake.

Voters are expected to reject the two main parties Pasok and New Democracy party.

Opinion polls held earlier had put socialist Francois Hollande ahead of Sarkozy.

One of the accused remained restrained in his chair while another prayed for several minutes, delaying the hearing.

The four white dwarfs which gulped down an earth-like planet were surrounded by shattered planetary bodies which once bore striking similarities to the composition of earth.

Research shows that 10-20 minutes of fake or real laughter has overwhelming health benefit.

Violet D'Mello literally escapes from jaws of death at Kragga Kamma game park.

Bill Reilly, an ex-president of the British Veterinary Association says in several countries animals are killed without making them unconscious.

All opinion polls give Francois Hollande a handsome victory.

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.