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The top code breakers from GCHQ, Britain’s most elite secret intelligence service, failed to crack a coded World War II message found attached to the leg of a dead carrier pigeon, and they now seek the help of retired spies and the public.

European Union budget talks collapse as "givers" and "takers" fail to agree on spending cuts.

European leaders are meeting this week in Brussels to hammer out the contentious issues that will be debated as they form their next budget.

Rafael Benitez can bring short-term joy to Chelsea by balancing attack and defense, something predecessor Roberto Di Matteo couldn’t manage.

Wardrobe malfunctions are nothing new for Nicki Minaj, who suffered her latest one while promoting "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded-The Re-Up" on BET show "106 & Park."

Photos detailing the life of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, as he serves in the Royal Air Force were published online but were quickly pulled. Officials realized the photos revealed Ministry of Defense passwords.

Two senior chefs from England’s famed restaurant, the Fat Duck, died Monday in a tragic accident when the taxi they were riding in was sandwiched between two double-decker buses in Hong Kong.

Where to watch a live stream online as Arsenal host Montpellier, plus a full preview of the Champions League clash.

Hewlett-Packard's (NYSE: HPQ) controversial acquisition of Autonomy PLC for $10 billion has triggered an inquiry by the FBI, reports said.

The singer is reportedly looking for properties in North London in order to make her relationship with Styles work.

Keen to broker a truce between Hamas and Israel, Egypt is making some bold proclamations on the prospect of peace.

The UK government has spent $162 million to improve Nigerian schools, and plans to spend more than $200 million over the next seven years.

The new Syrian opposition coalition secured formal British recognition this week, but was rejected by a group of Syrian rebel militias on the ground in Aleppo.

Ricky Hatton, the former welterweight champion, returns to the ring Saturday night seeking not glory but redemption

Ellinah Ntombi Wamukoya became the first female Anglican bishop in Africa.

Fermanagh in Ulster will host next year's G-8 summit, making it the highest-profile event ever held in Northern Ireland.

The singer was in London Monday as part of her 777 tour where she turned on the Christmas lights at London's Westfield Stratford City shopping center and performed a private show for celeb studded crowd.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) reported fourth-quarter results below estimates and announced an even bigger writedown than expected.

Cypriots who fought against British rule during the 1950s now want to sue the UK government for torture.

Russia accused the U.S. Monday of blocking U.N. Security Council attempts to condemn the escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militants in Gaza Strip adding that other council members were trying to “filibuster” the issue.

David Beckham says when the LA Galaxy plays for the MLS Cup 2012 in December, it will be his last game.