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Syrian loyalists attack key town new
Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town, according to activists.
England waiting on Clark fitness new
Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
Children killed in school bus blast
A gas cylinder blast on a school bus has killed at least 17 children in eastern Pakistan.
MI5 'tried to recruit suspect'
A childhood friend of Woolwich murder suspect Michale Adebolajo has claimed that he was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked if he would work for the security service.
Police on alert for EDL parade
Hundreds of police are working to keep the peace between English Defence League supporters and their opponents amid rising tensions following the horrific murder of soldier Lee Rigby.
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman
US rock band Stone Temple Pilots have accused former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the group's name to further his solo career.
Elite school in sex abuse apology
One of New York City's most prestigious private schools has apologised for more than three decades of sexual abuse committed by teachers and administrators.
Mayor: I don't smoke crack cocaine
Toronto's mayor has said he does not smoke crack cocaine and is not an addict, after a video purported to show him using the drug.
Biographer 'regrets' Petraeus fling
The biographer whose affair with then-CIA director David Petraeus triggered his resignation has said she regrets the relationship and the harm and grief it caused her family.
Rare Superman comic in insulation
It is considered the Holy Grail of comic books - Action Comics No 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman.
Two held in hospital gun alert
Two people have been arrested following reports that a man had a gun at a hospital.
Dennis tells of shock wallet return
Hugh Dennis has revealed his surprise when the contents of his stolen wallet were posted to his home.
Macfadyen: Glad to be back in hat
Matthew Macfadyen has said he could't wait to get back into his bowler hat for the new series of Ripper Street.
Walliams gets fruity with Goliath
David Walliams got fruity for Britain's Got More Talent's last David V Goliath challenge - apple bobbing.
Schofield: Fern not a mate now
Phillip Schofield has admitted he is not in touch with former This Morning co-host Fern Britton any more.
Tears as judges axe acts
Coaches Sir Tom Jones and Danny O'Donoghue struggle to hold back tears as the upset of axeing their own acts becomes too much.
McClarnon: Anxiety crept up on me
Liz McClarnon has admitted her anxiety over an obsessed, threatening fan made her think twice about the Atomic Kitten reunion.
Ronan: Blood doesn't taste nice
Saoirse Ronan has revealed she wasn't impressed with the taste of screen blood.
Cooper: No more Hangovers for trio
Bradley Cooper has revealed that he would happily reunite with his Hangover co-stars in the future - but they won't be nursing any more Hangovers.
D'Arcy: Film was rewritten for me
James D'Arcy has revealed how the writer and director of his new film In Their Skin completely rewrote the script to get him on board.
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Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey: No party can ignore issues like parading
Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey has said there can be no escape route for any party when it comes to finding answers to the sensitive questions of parades, flags and the past.
Children killed in school bus blast
A gas cylinder blast on a school bus has killed at least 17 children in eastern Pakistan.
MI5 'tried to recruit suspect'
A childhood friend of Woolwich murder suspect Michale Adebolajo has claimed that he was approached by MI5 six months ago and asked if he would work for the security service.
Latest Sport
England waiting on Clark fitness new
Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
True grit Ireland a match for Pakistan new
Ireland have still to defeat one of the elite Full Member nations at home but they cannot come any closer.
Niall Morgan aiming for shot at glory new
The most prominent coaches might see it as bad practise. Dave Alred, the kicking coach of Jonny Wilkinson would be appalled. Pat McEnaney says it's fine by him.
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Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman
US rock band Stone Temple Pilots have accused former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the group's name to further his solo career.
Dennis tells of shock wallet return
Hugh Dennis has revealed his surprise when the contents of his stolen wallet were posted to his home.
Macfadyen: Glad to be back in hat
Matthew Macfadyen has said he could't wait to get back into his bowler hat for the new series of Ripper Street.
