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Rezaian, his wife and two freelance photojournalists detained.

Poland and Washington accused of violating Human Rights Convention.

Berlin Police investigates Ministry of Defence employee on alleged suspicion of spying for US.

Manned and unmanned reconnaissance jets fly over Iraqi capital following deployment of US advisers.

The resounding defeat of Eric Cantor by Tea Party candidate David Brat sends shockwaves through Washington.

Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Dmitry Medvedev says Russia can turn to eastern markets if The West imposes tougher sanctions

Financial help offered to Kiev government as US Vice President calls for corruption crackdown

Washington DC gets a spring makeover as the capital is painted in pink and white with the blooming of iconic Cherry Blossom trees.

Emergency services rush to tourist area after news crew copter crash [video].

The state collected a total of $3.5m in marijuana taxes if medicinal marijuana firms are included.

Jack Burkman said he is preparing legislation that would ban homosexual athletes from joining to National Football League.

Troops rehearsing possible attack scenarios as North-South Korea reunions continue.

Norman Ornstein and Jared Diamond call US political process 'dysfunctional'.

Women abused children and sent pictures to man over internet

German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls Nuland's expletive 'absolutely unacceptable' as Ukrainian opposition urges calm.

The first Kurt Cobain Day will be celebrated on February 20 in the rock star's hometown.

Delhi, in a tit-for-tat move, expels American diplomat as Devyani Khobragade arrives in India.

Legalisation of soft drug catches out retailers with surging demand.

Indian diplomat Khobragade leaves US following indictment for visa fraud charges.

New Delhi asks American embassy to shut down its commercial activities.

Washington to supply Baghdad additional ScanEagle drones and Hellfire missiles to combat insurgents.

Call comes after Cuban leader's handshake with Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.

New York attorney Preet Bharara is said to be under pressure for relentlessly pursuing cases involving high-profile Indians in US.

Party leaders demand swift and brutal response to diplomatic spat over Khobragade's arrest.

US stops short of issuing apology over diplomat's arrest but vows to review circumstances.

First ladies Michelle Obama and Peng Liyuan join 100-day milestone for giant panda at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Sheryl Crow, Anna Kendrick, Janelle Monae and Backstreet Boys will be performing at the concert this year.

US first lady celebrates Diwali with Indian-Americans in White House.

Images of Anonymous 'Million Mask March' protests taking place around the world including Australia, Washington, London, Indonesia, Japan and Italy.