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Unverified video allegedly showing Tunisian interior minister Ali Laarayedh performing sexual act posted on the web.

Figures show that nearly 500 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2011, and most of the carcasses were found with their horns removed.

Millions of people joined in New Year celebrations across Asia on January 23.

The Taliban said the soldiers were killed to avenge the killings of their comrades.

Nearly 12,000 people, mostly youngsters, joined the event which was named the "walk for life" on top of Volcan de Agua or "Water Volcano".

The dynasty made Beijing its capital in 1644.

The decision was taken following several complaints from local residents.

Newt Gingrich became an instant hero when he questioned the negative campaign by the media while he countered allegations of adultery.

Gingrich has bagged 40 percent of the votes where as opponent and front runner Mitt Romney got 27 percent of votes, according to reports.

The victory means the former House speaker is now a strong contender for the White House among the other Republican hopefuls.

Gingrich dominated the two debates in South Carolina this week with a solid performance.

Millions of workers and students are heading home across China to celebrate the Chinese New Year with their loved ones. The Year of Dragon begins on Jan. 23.

Tihomir Georgiev was spotted working out in Rooney's Gym, a boxing gym in South London, wearing shorts and with his hands wrapped in fighter's bandages.

Representative of the Arab League are likely to meet on January 21 to discuss the future course of action on Syria.

Salman Rushdie's Satanic Verses continue to anger radical Islamists after the author was forced to cancel an event in India following new threats.

Crack teams from the different forces shoe off air and riverborne security preparations for the Games.

Christian Wulff marked 70 years since a Nazi party meeting that secured the terrible fate of six million Jews

Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani's controversial photo rekindles nude activism debate.

Anonymous' latest distributed denial of service revenge attack on the FBI is its largest to date, says the collective.

Viennese Ball dropped from Unesco list of celebrated Austrian traditions over Neo-Nazi links.

Suspect alleged to be driver of oil tanker that smashed into Dorset home arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Afghan soldier opens fire on unarmed French troops during training session

Children’s charity claims youngsters are being stifled and missing out on simple pleasures of life.

Mitt Romney is enduring his worst week of the presidential campaign as further details of his tax affairs were uncovered.

The hacker cell of the UK branch of Anonymous has posted a statement warning police that any acts of violence against Occupy protesters during the London camp's eviction will be avenged.

Violent sex crimes committed by US soldiers almost double in five years.

The 35-year-old, who developed software used by porn sites, was convicted of "insulting and desecrating Islam."

Woman arrested on charges of kidnapping, assault and sexual abuse of former boyfriend.

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