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Fighting continues in Damascus, with government troops withdrawing in several areas.

State-run Sana news agency claims Qatar uses actors and scale models to mislead public opinion.

Neanderthals were not mere meat-eaters, they also possessed knowledge about the medicinal value of plants which they consumed.

Both the Islamic leaders have been vocal critics of Salafism, a relatively stricter version of Islam.

Sudden death for senior politician who tried to jump from Mubarak camp to 'protecting goals of 2011 revolution'.

Israeli government says it will do everything to find perpetrators of the bombing, which claims at least eight lives.

A shift from the current focus on binge drinking and public order to health issues advocated by Health Committee.

UCF-1.01 is located 33 light years away from earth, using Spitzer Telescope.

Bomber kills eight including himself and injures dozens in attack on tourist bus full of young Israelis in Burgas.

Fair Work Australia has stamped its seal of approval on the planned protest action of teachers and school support staff by the state of Victoria in early September.

Syrian strongman not seen in public since rebels took fight to heart of Damascus.

Rabbi Elyashiv, an indisputable authority on the Torah and Talmud (Jewish law) had expressed a wish against saying eulogies at his funeral.

Israel's Prime Minister Blames Iran as seven tourists are reported dead after a bus blast at Sarafovo international airport at Black Sea resort popular with Israelis.

State of emergency declared in Patras, the country's third largest city, due to nearby raging wildfires.

Laszlo Csatary, the most wanted Second World War Nazi war criminal, who is accused of killing 16,000 Jews, said he was only “obeying orders”.

At least three tourists killed and 27 injured in bus blast at Sarafovo international airport at Black Sea resort popular with Israelis.

Top-level defections and suicide bombing of prominent ministers and security bosses may push regime over the edge as Damascus streets erupt in celebrations.

One in 10 deaths around world - 5.3 million - caused by hidden killer of sedentary lifestyle, says doctors' study.

State fisheries department in Western Australia wants rethink on white shark protection after fatal attack on Australian surfer off Perth coast.

As the Syrian forces at the border are being moved to tackle the internal conflicts, the Syrian-Israeli border becomes an attractive hub for the global Jihadists, fears the Israeli Intelligence Chief.

Russia rejects UN resolution calling on military intervention in Syria as two groups claim responsibility for bombing in Damascus.

Former US President Bill Clinton visited Mandela at his Qunu home.

Attack on National Security HQ in Damascus claims high-profile victims including defence minister Daoud Rajiha.

Kadima walk-out sparked by dispute over law which exempts ultra-orthodox students from conscription.

Suicide attack on ministerial meeting in security building claims lives of senior officials in Syrian capital of Damascus.

Hermit state's recently installed dictator gains full control of army after military reshuffle and removal of vice-marshal Ri Yong-ho.

Clashes between Syrian rebels and the government forces continue in the capital.

Balance of power rests with independents and smaller parties following first free elections in post-Gaddafi era.

Bank of England and British Bankers Association failed to act on recommendations of US regulators on Libor manipulation in 2008