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Huge solar flare releases energy of one million hydrogen bombs, say astronomers.

Consumers in China and other developing nations pushing demand to far outstrip supply.

Billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway chief executive Warren Buffett diagnosed with early prostrate cancer.

Pyongyang has spent huge sums of money on its failed rocket launch and on fireworks to celebrate the birth centenary of Kim Il-sung.

A compilation of some of the most dramatic and costly supercar write-offs.

The African Union suspended Guinea Bissau's membership on Tuesday over last week's military coup, adding that the West African country won't be reinstated until army chiefs restore civilian rule.

Coffin of Livorno midfielder circles Armando Picchi Stadium for fans' last respects.

Lucky dog to spend life at rescue centre after winning last-minute reprieve from death row following social media campaign.

Bodies of four passengers and crewman who died in tragic capsize of Costa Concordia off Italian coast identified.

A moderate earthquake of 5.1 magnitude struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island today but there were no reports of damage, the geophysics agency said.

Nasa's oldest space shuttle, Discovery will be on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington.

Auctioneer claims 'huge interest' in collector's item considered sacred relic by many buyers.

Defence minister says Israel made no commitments to US it would hold off from attacking Iran to resolve nuclear impasse.

Hezbollah contacted the Syrian opposition to encourage them to start a dialogue with Assad's regime, but they refused, Hezbollah leader Sayyid Nasrallah said in an exclusive interview with Wikileaks leader Julian Assange.

Radical cleric Abu Qutada arrested at his home and told Home Office will try to deport him.

Schoolboy claims father butchered members of family.

High-profile prisoner who escaped with 383 other inmates allowed to use social networking sites, report claims.

Bahrain fails to live up to its promises and unnecessarily torture the anti-government protestors, says Amnesty's report.

Human rights watchdog report undermines Manama claims of progress over protesters' rights and claims abuses continue.

1,200 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails start hunger strike, while another 2,300 mark Prisoners' Day by refusing to eat.

The Pulitzer Prizes 2012 were announced on 16 April. Given below is the complete list of winner and finalists in all the categories:

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hit the Valparaiso city of Chile which did not trigger a tsunami alert.

Pakistan doctors in frantic battle to save life of boy born with rare genetic condition.

Anti-poverty expert Jim Yong Kim focuses on job creation in developing countries.

The simulated brain will provide new insights into the basic causes of neurological diseases such as autism and Alzheimer's

Negotiations under way to end revolt at Advogado Antonio Jacinto Filho prison in the coastal city of Aracaju.

Tom Conti's DNA reports matched with the DNA of French military leader, Napoleon.

Bombardments by President Bashar al-Assad's troops continue to break the peace.

President demands investigation after visit to Latin America overshadowed by vice scam involving 11 Secret Service agents.