Hope for Leukemia and Myelodysplasia Patients from Rabbits' Antibodies
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers discover that rabbits' antibodies trick the body immune system into accepting the stem cell from an unrelated donor.
Syrian Bloodshed Spreads Into Lebanon, Killing Seven [PHOTOS]
Shelling of Lebanon from Syria raises the spectre of the conflict escalating and dragging in neighbouring countries where Syrians have taken refuge from the brutal Assad regime.
Reprogramming Asthma-promoting Cells Could Help Treat Asthma
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Obesity Does Not Increase Mortality Risk
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While the US says the drone attacks are an effective way of combating militancy, Pakistan says a large number of civilians have been affected.
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Libya to Hold Historic Free Election, First in 60 Years
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Amsterdam's Red Light District Set for Major Clean Up [VIDEO]
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Dutch Divorce Hotel Offers Quick Break for Unhappy Couples [VIDEO]
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Panda-monium: Tokyo Zoo Celebrates First Panda Birth in 24 Years and Mexico Announces Plans to Save Species [VIDEO]
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US Helicopter Pilot Sings 'American Pie' as Missile Blows up 'Innocent Afghan Farmer' [VIDEO]
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First All 'Niqab-Clad' Women TV Channel to Debut in Egypt During Ramadan
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Al-Qaida Joins Anti-Assad Uprising, Says Iraq
As Friends of Syria meeting kicks of in Paris, Iraqi Foreign Minister says al-Qaida is entering Syria in the anti-Assad uprising.
Syria: Assad's 'Consigliere' Manaf Tlass Defects [VIDEO]
Brig. Gen. Manaf Tlass defected to Turkey, indicating President Assad's inner circle is beginning to fall apart.
Former Argentine Dictators Convicted of Baby Stealing from Prisoners [VIDEO]
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Egyptian Police Officers Lose Appeal against Beard and Long Hair Ban
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Air France Flight 447: False Sensor Made Pilot Nosedive into Atlantic Ocean [VIDEO]
False data from sensors led to pilot error, when Air France flight 447 was nosed upward, instead of downward, to recover from stall during thunderstorm.
Russian Punk Band Pussy Riot Launch Hunger Strike at Hooliganism Court Hearing
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Five-Year-old Girl Swims with Sharks: Parents David and Elana Barnes Accused of Irresponsibility [VIDEO]
David and Elana Barnes were accused of 'irresponsible parenting' after they posted a video of their 5-year-old daughter, Anaia, swimming with sharks onto YouTube.
Inside Assad's Torture Chamber: Prisoner Assault Video Leaked Online [GRAPHIC FOOTAGE]
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Pakistani Women's Rights Activist Fareeda 'Kokikhel' Afridi Shot Dead in Peshawar
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Sierra Leone: Violent Husbands More Dangerous than Armed Insurgents, Says Rights Groups
Post-conflict countries such as Sierra Leone face alarming levels of domestic violence, International Rescue Committee warns
Poor Countries Have 'Less than 5% Chance of Hitting UN Hunger Targets'
Study published in Lancet highlights struggle of countries, particularly in Africa, to reduce levels of child malnutrition.
Pre-industrial Emission Still Causing Rise in Global Temperature
Carnegie Institution for Science researchers discover that pre-industrial emissions still have an impact on global temperature.
Five US Nato Soldiers Wounded in Afghanistan by Gunman in Afghan Uniform
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Weather Warning: Flooding Fears as Heavy Rain Set to Batter Britain Again, Says Met
Met warns Britain to brace itself for further battering of heavy rain. Travellers and holidaymakers urged to be prepared for downpours.
Climate Change Causes Leaves to Shrink
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Syria-Turkey Crisis: Bodies of Pilots Recovered, Tension Mounts [VIDEO]
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A giant crocodile, named Lolong, suspected of killing two people has been declared the largest crocodile in captivity by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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