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Violence intensifies in Syria as the Free Syrian Army has claimed responsibility for the twin blasts that targeted security buildings in Aleppo, Syria's commercial hub.

Experts based at the Duke University and the New England Aquarium in the U.S. found that noise generated by engines of large ships overlaps the frequency range that some whales use for communicating, thereby increasing their stress level.

US soldiers in Afghanistan made simple mistake and misunderstood 'SS' symbol connotations, say military chiefs.

Many strange things are reported on Valentine's Day every year but this February 14, Chinese zoo officials are attempting to do something very unique and bizarre by announcing a cross species marriage between a ram and a deer.

Radical Somali Islamist group combines forces with al-Qaida in sign that jihadist movement is spreading.

A part of the wider Anti-Acta movement, within the UK protests have been confirmed in London Glasgow and Nottingham.

Latest blasts claim soldiers and civilians in northern city.

Greece’s financial future in doubt after ministers look again at strict terms of European rescue package.

Beer manufacturing companies including SAB Miller, MillerCoors LLC, Pabst Brewing Company, Molson Coors Brewing Company and Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide are all facing a $500 (£316) million lawsuit from the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Researchers from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have found that giant African snails have invaded Florida.

IBTimes UK looks at the main players in the growing movement for greater political freedoms in Saudi Arabia's tiny island neighbour.

Researchers from the Lund University in Sweden and the Eotvos University at Budapest in Hungary have discovered the reason behind why zebra got its stripe.

Italy's volcano erupts again but for residents of Sicily it is business as usual.

Children's Food Campaign passes 54 complaints about unhealthy products to Advertising Standards Authority.

Younus Abdullah Mohammad pleads guilty to hate campaign over cartoon's 'defamation' of prophet.

Boys at circumcision ritual ordered to attack woman for walking through field without permission.

Denver Broncos quarterback hints his future may be as in US Congress.

Pancheshwor villagers living in terror after wild cat kills and eats teenage girl in nearby forest.

Examining TeamPoison's recent contribution to Anonymous's OpNigeria campaign, analysts have once again questioned the group's motives and ability.

Hamza Kashgari, a columnist for the Jeddah-based al-Bilad daily, came under a barrage of criticism, with some people even calling for his death via Twitter, YouTube and email.

As the anniversary of the February 14 protests approaches, Bahraini government stands accused of increasing use of torture on jailed women activists

Three days after deadline, Greek leaders reach deal on austerity plan that will unlock €130bn (£109m) bailout.

Present your valentine with the best gift from nature--Flowers!!!

Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife tells press ethics hearing newpapers not put off by fear of big libel payouts.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it is high time you started thinking of ways to impress the special people in your life with a gift that shows just how well you know them. Here are a few suggestions to help you out...

Moscow and Beijing arms race to Sudan leading to human rights violations in Darfur, Amnesty International says.

Charlotte Church and Lily Allen among stars who court photographers when it suits them, says Big Pictures' Darryn Lyons.

Gay lifestyle ban in St Petersburg sparks anger from outspoken coomedian.

International Business Times UK looks at Europe's deep freeze in worst Febuary cold spell in decades.