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As more debris from 2011 Japanese tsunami washes up on US west coast, scientists highlight dangers of invasive species.

Heriberto Lazcano shot dead by incorruptible Mexican Navy marines in northern state of Coahulia.

The former Prime Minister of Italy, Silvio Berlusconi, has ruled out a dramatic comeback to political life after finally confirming he won't be putting himself forward as a candidate for the country's next elections in Spring 2013.

Study links lack of language development to depression during pregnancy.

Tomatoes and a diet high in fruits and vegetables found to lower stroke risk.

The Mexican navy claims to have killed the top los Zetas drug cartel leader Heriberto Lazcano along with two other gang members in a shootout 80 miles from the Texan border in Mexico.

Pyongyang's announcement comes two days after South Korea struck a missile deal with the US.

Protesters hit the streets on the eve of Merkel’s visit - giving a foretaste of what is to come.

Germany's chancellor to hold talks with Greek PM Antonis Samaras and praise his government's austerity measures.

Georgian vodka secret of long life for woman who lived through Russian Revolution, two world wars and cold war

People's Council wants Moscow to follow St Petersburg, where homosexual propaganda now carries fines of up to £10,000.

Woods sentenced after 50-strong crowd gather outside home in protest at 'grossly offensive' remarks.

Baumgartner will jump from 'space capsule' to reach speeds of 690mph before landing in New Mexico - just miles from world-famous 1947 UFO sighting.

No casualties reported, but several buildings damaged in cross-border bombardment.

Republican presidential contender keen to balance rebels' firepower against Assad.

Post-surgery drug said to minimise brain damage among stroke patients.

Chavez wins poll with 54.42% - almost 10% more than opponent Henrique Capriles.

A face mask of James Holmes, the man accused of a horrific shooting in Aurora, Colorado, was put up for sale on eBay and then removed.

Washington invaded Afghanistan to uproot Taliban and al-Qaida militants exactly 11 years ago.

Unmanned aircraft, believed to have been manufactured in Iran, brought down as soon as it entered Israeli airspace.

Agreement likely to end 40-year conflict that has claimed 120,000 lives.

Protesters clash with police and set police vehicles on fire over government decision to reopen an unofficial dump site.

Mark Bridger, 46, has been charged with murder of five-year-old April Jones in Mid Wales.

Paolo Gabriele photocopied thousands of secret documents that showed corruption in church hierarchy.

Cameraman who was part of a network crew covering Ahmadinejad's UN visit seeks political asylum in US.

Mother disobeys court order to take back her 17-month-old baby, and the child is now in care.

Boston researchers find that people who drink three cups or more of caffeinated coffee daily could be at increased risk of glaucoma.

Heath officials issue warnings to medical clinics to alert patients who may have received contaminated steroid injections.

Pakistan Taliban denounces Imran Khan, saying he is too secular and westernised for them to extend support.