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Mitt Romney releases his health record
Mitt Romney today overcame one hurdle on the path to the White House - he was declared healthy enough to be the President of...
Project X Haren: Facebook party invite sparks riot in Netherlands
A party invitation which went viral on Facebook ended in rioting and injury after thousands of revellers descended in the small town of Haren...
Portugal backs down on tax rise
The centre-right government in Portugal has agreed to look for alternatives to a social security tax rise a week after huge anti-austerity street protests. Previously,...
North East Skinny Dippers miss out on world record at Druridge Bay
Hundreds of swimmers have braved the cold of the Northumberland coast in an attempt at a record-breaking skinny dip. Despite more than 200 naked people...
Germany ceremony marks Charles de Gaulle post-WWII reconciliation speech
France President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are marking the 50th anniversary of an historic speech seen as a key moment in...
Australia’s Roman Catholic Church confirms child abuse cases
The Roman Catholic Church in the Australian state of Victoria has confirmed that more than 600 children have been sexually abused by its priests...
Mitt Romney releases 2011 tax return
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has released his much-anticipated 2011 tax return, which shows he paid a rate of 14.1%. Mitt Romney paid $1.9 million...
Afghanistan bans newspapers from Pakistan as serving to Taliban propaganda
Afghanistan has blocked the entry of all newspapers from Pakistan, saying they serve Taliban militants. In its order, the interior ministry said the newspapers "are...
South Africa issues arrest warrant for Julius Malema
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of South African politician Julius Malema, his lawyer says. South Africa's elite Hawks unit has been investigating...
Innocence of Muslims: at least 15 people killed during anti-film protests in Pakistan
At least 15 people have been killed during violent protests which erupted on the streets of Pakistan's main cities in anger at anti-Islam film...
Kate and William wedding cake goes up for auction
After raising a staggering £1,917 ($3,000) the first time it appeared at auction, another piece of cake from the iconic wedding of the Duke...
Bullfighting declared legal by France’s Constitutional Council
French top legal authority Constitutional Council has rejected a plea from animal rights campaigners to ban bullfighting. The campaigners wanted the fights categorized as cruelty...
Innocence of Muslims: new film protests in Muslim world
New protests are under way in Muslim countries against anti-Islam film Innocence of Muslims made in the US. In Pakistan, a government-declared "special day of...
South Korea navy fires warning shots at North Korean fishing boats in the Yellow Sea
The South Korean navy has fired warning shots at North Korean fishing boats that crossed disputed borders in the Yellow Sea, reports say. No shots...
US lifts ban on New Zealand naval ship visits
The US is lifting its ban on New Zealand naval ships in its ports. The move was announced by Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, who is...
Hailemariam Desalegn sworn in as Ethiopia’s prime minister
Hailemariam Desalegn, Ethiopia's new leader, has been sworn in after the death of long-time leader Meles Zenawi in August. "I am very happy to take...
Princess Hafizah of Brunei marries civil servant in spectacular ceremony
Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, daughter of the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's wealthiest men, wed groom Pengiran Haji Muhammad Ruzaini today...
Innocence of Muslims: US anti-film ads on Pakistani TV
Pakistani TV channels are airing an advert showing news clips of President Barack Obama condemning anti-Islam film Innocence of Muslims made in the US. The...
India in day-long strike over supermarket reforms
Indian opposition parties and trade unions are staging a day-long strike over plans to open the country's retail sector to global supermarket chains. Calcutta and...
Syrian warplane attacks gas station in Raqqa killing 30 people
A warplane has attacked a petrol station in the north-east of Syria, killing at least 30 people, opposition activists say. A rebel group said people...
Japan seeks compensation from China over protest damages
Japan will seek compensation from China for damages to its diplomatic missions there during protests over disputed islands, Chief Cabinet Secretary Osamu Fujimura has...
Charlie Richardson, London gang leader, dies aged 78
Former London gangster Charlie Richardson has died at the age of 78. With his brother Eddie, Charlie Richardson led a criminal gang to rival the...
Charlie Hebdo sued by Syrian Freedom Association over Prophet Muhammad cartoons
A legal complaint has been filed against French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which published obscene cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. The complaint accuses the magazine...
Innocence of Muslims: Cindy Lee Garcia sues Nakoula Basseley Nakoula over film
Cindy Lee Garcia, a US actress who appeared in amateur anti-Islam video Innocence of Muslims that sparked protests across the Muslim world, is suing...
Star magazine claims Kate Middleton is pregnant with twins
Star magazine in US appears to have Photoshopped a baby bump onto the Duchess of Cambridge's slender frame. Star magazine, which claims to reveal that...
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