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The apex court has upheld one law that requires married couples to adopt the surname of either spouse.

Meridiana flight IG220 makes emergency landing in Catania after experiencing technical issue.

Saudi Arabia could execute three juvenile offenders as part of a mass execution.

Trump's admiration for Russia's strongman president is evidently mutual.

Court rules Kanu's detention unlawful but family and supporters say Biafran leader's whereabouts unknown.

European Union seeking a deal that will provide a way out of question over future of Britain's membership

In a statement the Libyan Air Force said the soldiers arrived at 6am on 17 December.

UN body expected to approve new resolution to prevent a deterioration of the human rights situation.

In his annual Q&A, Russian leader also says Fifa boss Sepp Blatter 'deserves Nobel Prize'.

Village near Brescia sparks controversy with 'Taliban' road signs providing 'historic information'.

New law allowing police to seize refugees' valuables expected to be passed in January.

Family of James Foley 'deeply disturbed' after far-right FN leader posted image of his decapitated body.

Citizen journalist group was awarded by the CPJ in New York

Stark warning came from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Ankara has introduced a curfew in the Kurdish south-east, deploying 10,000 troops.

President Obama thanked Indian Prime Minister for 'positive leadership' during UN Climate Summit.

Oromo activists allege at least 40 people killed in recent protest against planned expansion of Addis Ababa.

Larycia Hayes stressed links between Islam and Christianity in response to increasing Islamophobia in the US.

Over 30 of the miners managed to escape after the accident.

Norway, Australia, Switzerland, Denmark and Netherlands are the top five countries according to the report.

Federal High Court orders release of controversial Biafran leader accused of instigating terrorism.

Constitutional change could see President Paul Kagame remain in power in Rwanda until 2034

Violent protest hit small town in Netherlands as EU leaders discuss migrant crisis in Brussels.

Chinese mouthpiece says 'it would be a shame if one day a plane fell from the sky and it happened to be Australian.'

During interview with Rock Radio station, PM entered a cage and held a bar of soap, alluding to prison rape.

Daesh's radio station in Nangarhar province broadcasts anti-government propaganda and recruitment messages.

Gelli was the grand master of the Propaganda Deu, which has been linked to various scandals in Italy.

Riyadh and New Delhi found to be second- and third-hardest cities to navigate.

Washington formally sought Congress approval for contract while China blacklisted Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.