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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.

200 U.S. Marines have been posted to Australia as the U.S deepens its military presence in the Asia-Pacific. These troops will lead the way for a 2,500 task force who will eventually be based in Darwin for a sixth month posting.

The discovery of well-preserved baby woolly mammoth fossil suggests that early humans could have killed the mammoths.

At least 10 die in explosion at newly reopened theatre in Somali capital.

Residents hide in fear as Tuareg and Islamist rebels turn to looting in seized regional capitals.

Suicide bomber strikes at city used by Norwegian Nato troops as base.

Deputy prime minister says proposed monitoring legislation will not let security services access emails at will.

Up to ten people were reportedly injured in Lancaster and three others were injured in Arlington as a series of twisters hit the region.

Former Goldman Sachs bankers who have found themselves at the heart of policy-making bodies across the world.

Afghanistan is the source of more than 90 % of the world's opium, which is used to make heroin, and more of it is being grown than ever before.

Police were put under pressure by protesters in South Korea angry at a planned rocket launch by its neighbours in the North next week.

Triple win in three primaries catapults Republican candidate into pole position to take on Barack Obama.

Interested companies can submit their bid until July.

Hellen Collins, 80, has taken a few flying lessons 30 years ago but does not own a flying licence.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's wax figures unveiled in cities around world to honour the couple ahead of their wedding anniversary

Tornadoes uproot trees, flip trucks, damage flights and wreck houses.

Scientists have created a miracle nasal spray vaccine that prevents heart attack.

Three male students arrested after crackdown on campus at risk of ill-treatment, says Amnesty.