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Suicide attack outside hotel where officials gather kills at least 17 in the Somali capital.

Ethnic group publicly celebrates cultural heritage for first time in 15 years amid wave of political reforms.

Syrian activists report dozens more deaths and movement of tanks deeper into residential areas after days of shelling.

European officials extend safety checks to entire fleet of A380s as Qantas Airways finds 36 wing cracks in one plane.

PM in negotiation with coalition leaders over unpopular measures to get new bailout package to avoid bankruptcy.

Supporters rally in Male to demand Mohamed Nasheed's return to power, a day after he was forced to quit as president.

Kamal el-Ganzouri says his government will not be swayed by US threats to withhold aid as a judge lists the "evidence".

Buenos Aires plans protest as President Kirchner accuses UK of "militarising the south Atlantic" in islands dispute.

Legislative elections in Uttar Pradesh and four other states seen as barometer of support for federal government.

Rescue officials say hope is fading in search for 71 people still missing in landslides triggered by powerful quake.

Three Karnataka officials deny charges but agree to step down after being accused of watching porn on a mobile phone.

Former senator revives presidential campaign with victories in Republican contests in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri.

Federal appeals court rules California law violates constitution in latest round over same-sex marriage.

Extreme conditions blamed for hundreds of deaths in eastern Europe and Balkans as snow spreads to Africa.

Two missiles fired from unmanned US aircraft in North Waziristan tribal region, killing 10, security officials say.

Gilani appeals against court order to appear at indictment hearing for refusing to pursue graft case against president.

Papademos set for talks with coalition leaders over new austerity measures as delays push Greece to brink of bankruptcy.

Mistakenly described as being "ordinarily silent", the Philippine tarsier has all along been using inaudible ultrasound.

President to be questioned over a range of accusations, a first since the country's revolution in 1979.

Vice-president Abd-Rabbu Hadi is sole presidential candidate in vote viewed as crucial stage in restoring stability.