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Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between US and Russia are 'extremely dangerous', calls for summit
The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has called upon the US and Russia to hold a summit to improve ties as he warned that the status quo could be detrimental.
Philippines security forces protecting relief workers from Maoist rebel threat
There are concerns for the safety of relief workers responding to the fallout of Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines.
LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant and other NBA players join California protests over police violence
There continues to be unrest in the US over police violence and high-profile professional basketballers are among those protesting in California.
While the EU pulls funds from Gambia over its human rights record, the Middle East steps in
The European Union is pulling the plug on funding to Gambia because of concerns about its human rights record amid concerns about the Islamification of the region.
Preacher Scott Lively on trial for role in Uganda anti-gay law
Lively will face trial for crimes against humanity for his role in influencing the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).
Demonic, The Hobbit? Russian Orthodox Church sees off 'evil' artwork
Plans for an art installation depicting the Eye of Sauron in Moscow have been withdrawn after the Church objected.
Man shouting 'Kill the Jews' stabs student in New York
Police fatally shot a man who stabbed a Jewish student in Brooklyn on Tuesday, officials have confirmed.
Hong Kong protesters stand firm in final hours before police clearance
'We'll be back' say pro-democracy campaigners - but for now, it's nearly over.
US used brutal torture after 9/11 attacks, Senate is told
'Enhanced interrogations' failed to stop a single plot.
Brave British woman grew a beard to raise money for charity during Movember
Linda Cook has raised over £330 for prostate cancer awareness after growing what she calls a 'misstache' for the charity campaign Movember.
Generous stranger leaves gold coins and a note for the Salvation Army: 'A child is born, Jesus!'
Generous stranger leaves gold coins and a note for the Salvation Army: 'A child is born, Jesus!'
Ancient Bibles taken from Damascus by Israeli spies are at centre of ownership dispute
Ancient Bibles stolen from Damascus by Israeli spies, true ownership disputed
American Christian couple cleared over daughter's death in Qatar sue husband's company
An American couple who were cleared in the death of their adopted child by a court in Qatar have filed suit against the husband's company upon returning to the US. Â
Wealthy nations agree to take in more than 100,000 Syrian refugees
Wealthy nations have agreed to receive more Syrian refugees in the coming months after countries neighbouring conflict-torn Syria admitted they were struggling to cope with the numbers crossing their borders.
Kate Middleton lays white roses and handwritten note at 9/11 memorial during New York visit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the 9/11 memorial in New York on Tuesday as part of a brief stay in the city.
Pope Francis denies demotion of critical cardinal
Pope Francis explains giving critical cardinal a lower-ranking position