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Floods in south-west France have forced the closure of the Catholic pilgrimage site in Lourdes and the evacuation of visitors from nearby hotels.

The G8 summit has a smart-casual dress code, George Osborne revealed today after eyebrows were raised at the British Prime Minister greeting world leaders in his rolled-up shirtsleeves.

The site in the US where archaeologists and historians believe Pocahontas rescued English Captain John Smith from death is to be preserved under a new agreement.

The acquittal of accused murderer Amanda Knox was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions Italy's high court has ruled, ordering a fresh look at all the evidence to determine whether she did kill her flatmate Meredith Kercher.

Thailand's Buddhist monks are under investigation following complaints sparked by a video showing some flying on a private jet.

An explosive device found near the G8 summit venue was a remnant of the Second World War, British Prime Minister David Cameron revealed today.

Leaders of the G8 nations meeting in the North today signed up today to a declaration designed to tackle tax evasion and promote free trade around the world.