The duck was reinflated and its beak reassembled in an eight-hour operation.

Three people were killed and 10 wounded as the rebels forced their way to the city centre.

Analysts say warlords in the Northern Alliance could control in excess of two million votes.

Nine months on, the protesters have disappeared, but the case has left a more lasting impact on Indian society.

UN inspectors are likely to hand in their report later this week.

Actor hopes to do justice to her role as the people of South Africa idolise Mandela.

Iraq's own sectarian balance has come under growing strain from the events in Syria

For Istanbul it was a fifth unsuccessful bid to host a summer Olympics, while Madrid was eliminated in a secret vote.

Policy chief Catherine Ashton says information "seems to indicate strong evidence" against the Syrian government.

Movie portrays issues of transparency, privacy and security implications.