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If confirmed, the shooting down of Flight MH17 would be the deadliest ever 'accidental' downing of a passenger jet.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals held up a poster reading: 'All animals have the same parts: Try Vegan.'

The murder of Mia Henderson follows the killing of another transgender woman in Baltimore last June

British National Party's youth group leader has complained on Facebook about his 'gay dog'.

The unverified footage here, obtained from social media, shows people looking at a plume of smoke apparently from the Malaysian Airlines plane that crashed in Ukraine.

An EU court ruling may mean obese employees are given same rights under equality laws

Malaysian Plane carrying 295 people crashes in war-torn eastern Ukraine near Russian border.

Armed men raided a Bank of the West branch in Stockton, California.

Ban comes as violence erupted in Paris.

The Imperial War Museum has unveiled one of the most astounding historical exhibitions to mark the centenary of World War I.

The government has announced the first projects that will be funded by Libor fines

Poorest EU country hopes razor-wire fence will end surge of asylum seekers.

Psychiatrist Ray Blanchard explains why hebephilia is not natural.

Robotics experts debate the ethics and legality of producing child sex robots to treat child offenders.

The alleged rape has sparked protests in Bangalore, where parents call for justice.

Kevin McEnroe, 27, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

The content was found to have breached guidelines as it depicted same sex marriage.

Father Stefano Maria Cavalletti held by police in Milan accused of dealing drugs.

Far-right politician is well-known for his controversial views.

Yahoo Japan debuts end-of-life service that arranges your funeral and deletes your life online.

Four gunmen killed after pre-dawn rocket attack on Kabul International Airport.

Sexual offences recorded by police in England and Wales increased by 20% in year to March 2014

Tichelman denies charges of manslaughter, prostitution, and transporting a controlled substance.

Japan readies for a return to nuclear power for first time since 2011 Fukushima meltdown.

Great white shark washes up on beach after choking to death on a sea lion.

Hamas gunmen entered Israel near the Kibbutz of Sufa via an underground passage.

The United Nations officially declared the date of his birth Nelson Mandela International Day.

The Imperial War Museum London created an astounding new exhibition to mark the centenary.

Cath Everett reflects on the country's great struggle against apartheid on the eve of Mandela Day.