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British troops are flushing out Taliban fighters from farmland as they prepare for what may be the biggest battle in Afghanistan since 2001.

Ukraine's pro-Moscow presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovich has declared victory in the country's fiercely contested elections, sparking fears of a repeat of the country's Orange Revolution.

Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter over the star's death.

The father and grandfather of a girl who was allegedly buried alive because she made friends with boys are facing life in prison, according to Turkish judicial sources.

Seventeen soldiers have been killed following an avalanche at a ski resort in India.

A miracle skier who survived under snow for 17 hours after an avalanche has told how he felt like he had been buried in concrete like a corpse.

Reports from Japan suggest the embattled car giant Toyota will reveal on Tuesday plans to recall defective Prius cars in Japan and the US.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are not about to split up, according to legal statements issued by their lawyers.

Forecasters in the US have warned of further snow after the "historic" storm which swept the east coast over the weekend.

The world's tallest tower has only been open for just over a month - but it has already been hit by problems after its observation deck was unexpectedly shut down.