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50,000 throng St Peter's Square for one of final public appearances of Pope Benedict XVI.

Idea of a nuclear Pyongyang terrifies Lucy P but missile tests and brinkmanship are logical responses, she argues.

140 million women living with consequences of FGM despite fewer cuttings.

International community 'does not recognise' Falklanders' voice says Argentine foreign minister Hector Timerman.

Reports from inside the country claim families are eating children and digging up corpses for food

Cards are stacked on Obama's side to lay down tougher conditions on US' scratchy relationship with Israel, says Lucy P.

Nafeek's parents say they forgive those responsible for their daughter's execution - but want her body home.

Eritrea-based journalist says reported bid to overthrow President Isaias Afwerki misinterpreted.

Clinton tells Congress of commitment to improving security at US diplomatic missions worldwide.

State-run TV back on air after information ministry was besieged by rebel soldiers in Asmara.

The small, secretive Horn of Africa country is one-party state led by Isaias Afewerki.

United Nations report lifts lid on gory methods used by police to extract confessions.

Britain, United States and Germany reluctant to commit as Mali faces existential threat

Bashar al-Assad forces attack farming hamlet of Haswiyeh and target Sunni Muslims.

School of Basic Medical Science academic claims to have developed herbal cure for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Man killed in city of San Pedro Sula after muggers had robbed him of his camera.

Move coincides with appointment of less hawkish Chuck Hagel as US defence secretary.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public speech about the uprising in his country, calling on Syrians to defend their nation.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will give a rare public speech on Sunday, focusing on "latest developments in Syria and the region".

Newspaper buys space in Buenos Aires Herald to respond to Kirchner's demand for return of Falklands.

In the aftermath of Thursday's shooting in Switzerland and the Sandy Hook massacre, Lianna Brinded says oversimplified comparisons block progress in finding a solution to gun crime.