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Six-term congressman claims he 'misspoke' during interview that has lost him support and funding.

Leading clerics forgive feminist punks for staging anti-Putin protest in Moscow cathedral - but jailed girls will not demand pardon.

Czech Republic police find arms cache in Ostrava home of 29-year-old after tip-off by neighbours.

Attacks on Palestinians and their property by rogue settlers adopt methods of terror groups, says Country Reports on Terrorism.

Myanmese journalists allowed to publish before going through censorship board - ending 50 years of media crackdown.

Finding could help understand why children of smokers face risk of bronchial diseases.

Leaving a car's engine running and unattended attracts a hefty penalty of Dh300 (£52).

Resveratrol in red wine could help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people.

Angry Muslims demand arrest of girl accused of burning verses from Koran in public.

Study finds that binge drinking is tied to higher status - causing students down the social pecking order to drink heavily in the hope of greater popularity.

South American Union emphasises rights of embassies, while Assange tells US to end WikiLeaks witch-hunt.

Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced politician Bo Xilai, spared execution if she does not commit any additional crimes over next two years.

Berlin demonstrators claim to be exercising freedom of speech, while Muslims see actions as deliberate provocation.

University of Liverpool scientists find that one strain of E.coli carries a toxin that causes DNA mutations and cancer.

Two government ministers among the dead in Sudan plane crash.

Scientists have developed a substance that absorbs CO2 based on molecules present in urine.

Car bombs explode early morning as Muslim worshippers prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.

Threat comes in the wake of reports that Israel could be preparing for a unilateral strike on Iran.

Japanese activists land on disputed Uotsuri island and wave the Japanese flag, triggering protests in China.

The quake injures three people including a child and damages nearly 48 houses.

Julian Assange is expected to speak to the media from a balcony, or lean out of a window to avoid arrest.

What happened to Amelia Earhart? Plane fragments could finally solve one of aviation's most enduring mysteries.

Veteran Algerian diplomat charged with calming the escalating conflict.

New owls called the Camiguin Hawk-owl and the Cebu Hawk-owl because of their distinctive singing.

Indian government acts to calm panic gripping migrants from north-eastern India.

Harmful effects of maternal smoking on the fetal respiratory system begin early in pregnancy.

Questions are being raised on the use of guns against the miners who were armed only with clubs and spears.

Verdict is seen as a blow to freedom of expression and a bid to stifle dissent.

As rumour mill on imminent attack by Israel on Iran's nuclear plant grinds into top gear, IBTimes UK examines the various scenarios.