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While vehicles remain submerged in the flooded streets of Beijing, many of the roads have been closed. Landslides reported in two districts.

Government troops also fighting back in border areas, while thousands of civilians flee to Turkey and Lebanon.

US President Barack Obama meets survivors and families of Aurora cinema gun rampage victims.

The Aurora incident is just the latest in a series of shootings in the US, yet neither political party is prepared to risk making an issue out of gun control.

New report shows that changing diet from fresh food to fast food poses serious health risks.

While some athletes feel they cannot manage without food, some religious leaders insist that the custom be followed.

Violent clashes between Syrian rebels and the regime's forces have now reached Aleppo.

Torrential rain kills 10, forces 30,000 out of their homes and leaves 80,000 stranded at Beijing airport.

Foster children who receive Cognitively Based Compassion Training quickly become happier and healthier, says new research.

Sunday trading rules relaxed to allow struggling businesses to capitalise on the London Games.

Church services, commemorative gatherings and concerts have been organised to mark the anniversary of last year's massacre in Oslo and on Utoeya island.

Explosives planted at Holmes' apartment could have destroyed the whole building if detonated.

UCLA scientists develop new transparent polymer solar cells that generate electricity by absorbing infrared light

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient harbour in the city of Acre, Israel.

A 1,600-year-old temple believed to be dedicated to the Mayan sun god has been found at a site in El Zotz, Guatemala.

Non-Muslim residents who eat, drink or smoke in public during Ramadan face expulsion from the kingdom.

Explosive booby-traps prevent police from entering apartment of murder suspect James Holmes

Cancer Research UK researchers find that majority of smokers and ex-smokers regret starting the potentially deadly habit but find it difficult to kick it.

Scientists say vitamin D is effective because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.

The Bell 212 helicopter, flying to Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, crashes in the rural district of Ulu Belait.

The Cairo-based Maria TV is being managed and run exclusively by women who wear the Islamic veil or niqab.

Images will help scientists understand more about the solar atmosphere and its impact on the earth's space environment.

Hundreds of mourners gather to pray for the victims of Dark Knight Rises premiere

Eyewitness says he mistook the gunfire for fireworks until he was hit by a bullet.

The suspect, 24-year-old James Holmes, was reportedly inspired by Batman movies' villain The Joker.

Muslims around the world begin month of fasting and good deeds.

Russian court extends custody of three members of Pussy Riot after controversial church performance.

Assad's forces regain control of Damascus but rebel forces enter central areas in Aleppo, Syria's largest city

Brother of Jessica Ghawi, known to online sports fans as Jessica Redfield, confirms death in Century 16 cinema shooting in Aurora.