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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.

A picture of One Direction meeting the Queen went viral on Twitter.

Nicolas Cage is still repaying massive tax debt to the IRS, here are some of his most expensive purchases.

It’s hard to regulate what you can’t see.

Manchester United are linked with some big-money moves in the latest transfer news.

Barack Obama's friendly kiss of Aung Sang Suu Kyi may not have intended to offend, but public displays of affection are discouraged across Asia.

Arsenal are linked with a sensational swap deal in the latest transfer news.

As former possessions of the British Empire, India and Ireland have enjoyed long political and cultural links.

The UK has suspended all financial aid to the Ugandan government over evidence of corruption and misuse.

The tragic death of an Indian woman in a hospital has renewed the call for Ireland to reform its abortion laws.

The latest reports on Liverpool’s attempts to bolster their forward options in the transfer market.

Chelsea continue to be linked to a host of big-name signings.