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Moscow was booted out of the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday as members vote 93-24 in favour during the United Nations General Assembly
The latest raft of sanctions proposed by the European Commission targets Russian coal imports and transportation links
Students killed in Thailand bus crash
Thirteen students and two teachers killed after bus crashes into truck in eastern part of the country.
Thirteen students and two teachers killed after bus crashes...
Baghdad motorbike bomb kills dozens
At least 31 killed by blast in market selling used bikes in Shia area, in worst of latest attacks in Iraqi capital.
At least 31 killed by blast in market selling used bikes in...
Armed men seize Crimea airport in Ukraine
Ousted president expected to address press conference as pro-Russia armed men...
Ousted president expected to address press conference as...
Ukrainian Ex-leader Yanukovich makes first appearance since being ousted
Viktor Yanukovich intends to 'struggle for the future of the Ukraine'
Viktor Yanukovich intends to 'struggle for the future of...
110 arrests in international shares fraud crackdown
A two-year investigation results in arrests in Europe and US
A two-year investigation results in arrests in Europe and US
Clashes in Ukraine as Russia alerts troops
Russia orders battle tests for forces near border and moves to secure...
Russia orders battle tests for forces near border and moves...
Syrian opposition fighters reportedly killed near Damascus
Syrian state media says most ambush casualties from Nusra Front as US decries...
Syrian state media says most ambush casualties from Nusra...
Arizona Governor vetoes ‘anti-gay’ bill
“It could divide Arizona in ways we cannot even imagine and nobody could ever...
“It could divide Arizona in ways we cannot even imagine...
Thai Prime Minister to hear charges over rice scheme
The controversial policy has led to Thailand’s rice exports being badly hit...
The controversial policy has led to Thailand’s rice...
Captain returns to wreck of Costa Concordia
Schettino visits the wreck as part of investigation
Schettino visits the wreck as part of investigation
Doha gas blast kills 12, injures dozens
Emergency officials say children, migrant workers among the dead, three critically wounded
Emergency officials say children, migrant workers among the...
Armed takeover fuels tension between Russia and Ukraine
Pro-Russia gunmen seize Crimea’s regional administrative complex; Ukraine on...
Pro-Russia gunmen seize Crimea’s regional administrative...
US planning full Afghan military pullout
The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001
The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001
China: Shanghai relaxes one-child policy
Shanghai faces a spate of demographic challenges, including a low birth rate, an aging population and an unbalanced population structure.
Shanghai faces a spate of demographic challenges, including...
Egypt’s new PM vows to end militant violence, rebuild economy
New Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab hopeful of forming a government within three...
New Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab hopeful of forming a...
Former Hong Kong editor stabbed
Kevin Lau is fighting for his life after an attack by an unknown assailant
Kevin Lau is fighting for his life after an attack by an...
Tobacco Directive: Parliament approves plans to deter young people from smoking
MEPs formally approve the revised Tobacco Products Directive on manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco
MEPs formally approve the revised Tobacco Products...
Face masks sell out as smog worsens in China
Retailers are running out of stock as air pollution worsens
Retailers are running out of stock as air pollution worsens