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Murakami and King are among 12 authors shortlisted for having written the worst sex scene of the year.

Since its launch in 2010, the iPad has taken the technology industry by storm, claiming dominance in the previously derelict tablet sector and forcing rivals to think fast in coming up with competitors.The iPad 2 is undoubtedly the most popular tablet on the market, and for good reason. With its 9.7-inch display, powerful A5 processor and iOS 5, the iPad 2 will prove incredibly popular this Christmas season.

Following one of the driest autumn seasons on record, ski resorts have been concerned whether a decent winter would arrive.

Zeros or heroes the IBTimes looks at the most influential players from the home nations of next year's Euro 2012

An Iranian cleric has warned the EU and UN not to tie themselves to "the rotten rope of Britain" at a Friday prayer service in Tehran.

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after illegal immigrants travelling from Libya to Italy were thrown overboard in a voodoo ritual.

With just under a week before the European Commission, the eurozone is on a knife edge. The International Business Times UK outlines the possible scenarios for the euro in 2012.

The European Union agreed Thursday it would impose fresh sanctions on Iran as a response to the country's alleged nuclear programme.

Britain has said it will expel all Iranian diplomats from the country following the storming of the UK embassy in Tehran on Tuesday.

Egypt's blogger Abd El Fattah has been charged with 12 counts including on charges of premeditated murder and act of terrorism it was reported Tuesday.

A breakaway group of demonstrators has stormed the British Embassy compound in Tehran.

As storm clouds gather over Westminster today, the deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, has called for “people to come together” prior to the autumn statement today and the union strikes tomorrow.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen "plank" in a video that sees them get involved in the ongoing internet craze.

A popular Christmas stocking-filler from parents and lazy friends alike is always the iTunes gift voucher, letting the recipient purchase whatever they want from iTunes, the Apple AppStore and the iBookstore.At the IBTimes we've compiled a list of the top five iOS games to download on Christmas day morning.

Here's ten of the best quotes from Hugh Grant's appearance at the Leveson Inquiry.

Hugh Grant gave his evidence to the Leveson Inquiry, including how the press treated the mother of his child.

The office of the Kuwaiti Prime minister has dismissed reports of hundreds of protesters storming parliament Wednesday night, saying those demonstrating were 'drunk.'

Sasha Grey has caused a media storm in the U.S. after she was invited to read to seven to eleven year olds in an elementary school in California.

A handwritten letter from Sir Paul McCartney was sold in London for £35,000 on Tuesday. The letter was an invitation to an unknown drummer to an audition for "The Beatles."

The International Business Times rates England’s players during their 1-0 victory over Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday night.

Asia will have to wage a dual battle to contain the aftershocks of the eurozone turmoil and the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.