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An 18-hour fight between the militants and the Afghan security forces in Kabul ended early Monday after 36 insurgents were killed in the attacks along with eight policemen and three civilians

Victims lured to their deaths with offers of babysitting and then sold to neighbours diced up in pies.

Thousands of Orthodox Christians gather in Jerusalem and Bethlehem to celebrate holy Pascha.

As Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 85th birthday and seventh anniversary as pope this week, amid concerns of his health, the Catholic clergy has asked for prayers and the strength to carry on.

Forbes magazine released the list of the wealthiest countries based on their gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasing power parity per capita, the value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given year. Checkout the list to see who made it to the list.

Five people lost their lives when a series of tornadoes ripped apart the US Midwest states of Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kansas.

Taliban militants launch coordinated attack on British, German and Russian embassies in diplomatic enclave.

Nasa has announced the winners of Nasa Great Moonbuggy Race.

Phthalates, a chemical used in cosmetics can increase risk of diabetes and obesity, according to a study.

Zeddie Little, so much a part of our Internet avatars as the "Ridiculously Photogenic Guy", has a new competitor for his newfound fame - meet the "Ridiculously Photogenic Puppy".

North Korea's leader endorses doctrine of father and grandfather in first public speech

The 1976 Viking Mission to Mars obtained clear responses on the existence of Martian life which was accidentally killed during the experiments, according to new media reports.

Baboons can be trained to recognise four letter English words, according to a new research.

Nearly 400 prisoners escape from a Pakistan's prison early Sunday when Taliban made a sudden attack.

Unlike previous occasions, Russia and China supported the resolution.

For the first time in 15 months, talks have begun between Iran and other world powers in Istanbul.

Hubble Space Telescope spotted unique images of auroras above the giant ice planet Uranus for the first time.

Nearly 1,500 protesters are expected to fly-in at the Ben Gurion airport to take part in the pro-Palestine protest titled "Welcome to Palestine 2012".

Two mild tremors were felt in India, measuring 4.5 and 4.9 on the Richter scale, in the west Indian states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, officials confirmed.

Erasing the memories of drug abuse from a reformed addict can prevent him from return to the habit, suggests a study.

Google's new doodle depicts a collage of four of Doisneau's most famous photographs on its search page.

Russia's stand is critical as the UN Security Council is set to vote on the draft resolution on deployment of UN monitors to oversee ceasefire deal.

Europe's most active volcano has erupted six times this year but authorities calm on danger.

Danish prosecutors allege four terror suspects planned deadly shootout at newspaper office.

Fromer Metropolitan Police Chief John Yates claime Bahrain is safer than London. But CCTV footage shows group of masked thugs ransacking a shop while police stand by idly.

Eastern Orthodox pilgrims march through streets of old city to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion.

Soldiers launch coup in small west African nation of Guinea-Bissau.

Anonymous group of hacktivists and computer programmers plan to protest against the political ban on marijuana, which has been labelled as illegal drugs by the government.

Christian group instructs solicitors to take legal action against London mayor over ban on 'Not gay' banners.