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Hundreds of scuba divers have taken part in a litter pick in Windermere, in Cumbria's Lake District.

Many nurses believe the NHS has a culture that discourages staff from raising concerns about patient care, a survey suggests.

A charity single recorded by prison inmates will be released tomorrow to raise money for a campaign to highlight the symptoms of brain tumours.

At least five police officers have died in another armed clash with gunmen in eastern Sabah state, officials in Malaysia say.

Delegates from 178 countries face critical decisions as they meet to review the convention on international trade in endangered species (CITES).

Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting with the Egyptian president and opposition leaders to help forge a path through the country's turmoil. Kerry says it is "paramount" that leaders come together to tackle Egypt's financial woes.

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Papers consider next step for Tories

A report released by the State Department Friday says the pipeline won't have much of an impact on the development of oil from Alberta. But activists who oppose the project aren't giving in.

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A report released by the State Department Friday says the pipeline won't have much of an impact on the development of oil from Alberta. But activists who oppose the project aren't giving in.

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Thousands of people have attended a lavish party to celebrate Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's 89th birthday in the mining town of Bindura.

Is Kenya's middle class too busy tweeting to vote?

The secret documents Russia used to name journalist 'agents'

Female Afghan artist finds refuge in Mumbai

Why each Serb family has its own patron

The Scotch Whisky Association wants an exemption from a proposed water usage limit, saying it could hamper its expansion.

The SNP claims the Ministry of Defence could be set to go back on key defence commitments to Scotland.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses the UK government of bullying and naivety over the conflict in his country, in a rare British newspaper interview.

The winter hat everyone is wearing in chilly Calcutta

In the past week, two comedians have turned politician and stood for election - Beppe Grillo in Italy and satirist John O'Farrell in the UK.

Lee Westwood is two strokes off joint leaders Luke Guthrie and Michael Thompson after day three at the Honda Classic.