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The Afghan president orders US special forces out of Wardak province, over claims Afghans working for them are involved in torture and disappearances.

The relatives of a flight attendant who died in the 11 September attacks criticise the film Zero Dark Thirty for using a recording of her last call.

Strathclyde Police are treating an incident in which a teenager was struck by a car in Moodiesburn as attempted murder.

Key Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei urges President Morsi not to go ahead with April elections, warning of chaos and instability.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, misses Sunday Mass after a number of allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

The province in question is Wardak, the focus of recent counterinsurgency operations. The Afghan president's move comes amid allegations of torture and disappearances centering on Afghans who are part of the U.S. forces.

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Second-half goals from Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez give Manchester City victory over Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Lantern Festival marks end of Chinese New Year

A teenager dies after inhaling an unknown substance prompting Surrey Police to warn other drug takers displaying unusual symptoms to seek medical advice.

Samsung releases a new tablet and Huawei announces a new 4G smartphone at 2013's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Foreign doctors wanting to treat NHS patients in England will have to prove they have the necessary English skills, the government has confirmed.

North Wales Police are given a further 36 hours to question a man on suspicion of the murder of Glynis Solmaz at her home in Wrexham.

Spanish police say they arrested 45 people, including nine minors, after Saturday's anti-austerity protest in the capital, Madrid.

Paul C.P. McIlhenny was the sixth member of his family to be named president of the McIlhenny Co., which makes the iconic hot sauce. He was 68 years old.

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Police are investigating the death of a three-year-old boy in a domestic accident in Mayobridge near Newry, County Down, on Saturday.

Pope Benedict XVI has given his final Sunday blessing at the Vatican before he steps down on Thursday.

Customers of one of Britain's largest online dating companies have voiced concerns that they may have been lured into paying subscriptions by potential dates who did not exist.

A re-enactment of the 1066 Battle of Hastings on what is believed to be the original battlefield is cancelled for a second year running.

Tens of thousands of Swansea City fans are arriving at Wembley for one of the biggest days in the club's history as the team takes on Bradford City in the Capita One Cup final.

A man believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner has completed his last long distance competitive race in Hong Kong.