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Russian forces take control of first major city in Ukraine, as peace talks are to resume on Thursday
Libya’s parliament approves new government but UN-backed Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah rejects vote, raising risk of renewed fighting among armed factions
Protests in Rio turn violent
Police and protesters clash in Brazilian city’s main train station in a demonstration against a 10-cent bus fare hike.
Police and protesters clash in Brazilian city’s main...
Winter Olympics to kick off amid safety concerns
The most expensive winter games in history are set to open with a lavish...
The most expensive winter games in history are set to open...
UN set to deliver aid to Homs as ceasefire stands
Supplies on standby after Syria says deal struck to evacuate civilians from...
Supplies on standby after Syria says deal struck to...
Roman Catholic Church faces first abuse lawsuit in Poland
Last year, the church leadership apologised to all child abuse victims last...
Last year, the church leadership apologised to all child...
Passenger attempts to hijack plane and divert it to Sochi
Official from Turkey’s transport ministry says passenger claimed bomb was on...
Official from Turkey’s transport ministry says passenger...
US warns of ‘toothpaste’ bomb in Russia Winter Olympics
Airlines flying to Sochi told to watch for toothpaste tubes that could hold...
Airlines flying to Sochi told to watch for toothpaste tubes...
Eight dead after fire in South African mine
The incident is the most serious in South Africa’s mines since nine workers...
The incident is the most serious in South Africa’s mines...
Iraq’s abusive treatment of female prisoners exposed
A report issued by Human Rights Watch documents torture, sexual assault and...
A report issued by Human Rights Watch documents torture,...
New bionic hand allows patient to ‘feel’
“This is magic! I can feel the closing of my missing hand!” says first man...
“This is magic! I can feel the closing of my missing...
Italian navy saves over 1,100 migrants
Boat migrants saved in waters south of Sicily
Boat migrants saved in waters south of Sicily
Seven dead in series of deadly car bombs
At least seven killed in a spate of car bombs targeting Shia neighbourhoods and markets
At least seven killed in a spate of car bombs targeting...
Rush-hour bombings hit Baghdad
Two car bombs exploded opposite the foreign ministry.
Two car bombs exploded opposite the foreign ministry.
Scientists concerned about new 'deadly' bird flu
Scientists say the potential of a pandemic "should not be underestimated".
Scientists say the potential of a pandemic "should not be...
UN slams Vatican for protecting priests over child abuse
The Vatican is expected to issue a response later on today.
The Vatican is expected to issue a response later on today.
Pakistan and the Taliban set to open peace talks
Preliminary peace talks between the Pakistani government and the Taliban are...
Preliminary peace talks between the Pakistani government...
Actor Seymour Hoffman ‘had 70 bags of heroin’ at home
New York City police have found up to 70 bags of suspected heroin inside actor...
New York City police have found up to 70 bags of suspected...
World Health Organization warns cancer 'tidal wave' on horizon
The globe is facing a "tidal wave" of cancer, and restrictions on alcohol and...
The globe is facing a "tidal wave" of cancer, and...
Thai opposition challenges polls in court
Thai protesters file complaints in court as an election commission investigates...
Thai protesters file complaints in court as an election...