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Pakistan car bombing leaves 12 dead new
A car bomb in south-west Pakistan has killed 11 policemen and a civilian.
Building collapse causes revealed
A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing clothing factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said.
Man, 80, oldest to climb Everest
Eighty-year-old Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura has become the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest.
Costa Concordia skipper faces trial
The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship which capsized off Italy last year, killing 32 people, will face trial for manslaughter, an Italian judge has ruled. More than 4,000 passengers had to be evacuated from the Francesco Schettino captained cruise ship last year.
'Hairy moment' for 400lb tiger Ty
It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a 400lb tiger needed help from vets when he could not cough up a football-sized fur lump by himself.
Bid to tighten America's Cup safety
Sailing experts have made 37 recommendations they say will increase safety in the America's Cup, following the death of British Olympic sailing champion Andrew Simpson.
'Crack film' mayor loses coach job
Troubled Toronto mayor Rob Ford, at the centre of a scandal over a video allegedly showing the leader of Canada's largest city smoking crack cocaine, has been sacked from his job as football coach at a Catholic high school.
Cruise firms promise bill of rights
The cruise industry has pledged to adopt a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests.
Boston bomb probe man shot dead
Authorities have shot dead a Chechen immigrant who turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bomb suspects.
Afghan protest over women's rights
Hardline students protested in Afghanistan's capital, demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic.
Poor nations 'deprived of billions'
Almost half of all money invested in developing countries is channelled through tax havens and deprives the world's poorest countries of tax revenue, according to charity ActionAid.
FBI agent shoots dead man 'connected to Boston bombing suspect' during questioning at his apartment
An FBI agent has shot and killed a Chechen man with alleged ties to deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, in what was described as a "violent confrontation" in Orlando, Florida.
Face transplant 'quickest ever'
A 33-year-old Polish man has received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident in what his doctors have described as the fastest time frame to date for such an operation.
German-French plan to help jobless
Germany and France are preparing to launch a drive to combat the problem of high youth unemployment in Europe.
FBI shoot dead friend of Boston Marathon bomb suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev
An FBI agent has shot dead a suspect who turned allegedly violent while being questioned about the Boston marathon bombing.
FBI shoot dead friend of Boston bomb suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev
An FBI agent has shot dead a suspect who allegedly turned violent while being questioned about the Boston marathon bombing.
Disaster captain must face trial
The captain of the Costa Concordia has been ordered to stand trial over the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.
English invades French universities
France is considering an education reform bill that would allow public universities to hold some courses in English, a plan that has alarmed language purists and the political far-right alike.
Stockholm riots spread to districts
Gangs of youths have smashed shop windows, set cars ablaze and burnt down a cultural centre as riots that started in one Stockholm suburb after a fatal police shooting spread to other low-income areas of the Swedish capital.
Ahmadinejad contests election ban
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to fight a decision by election overseers to disqualify his top aide from the upcoming presidential race.
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Latest News
How I confronted soldier's killers new
A woman who risked her life to confront an armed man suspected of slaughtering a British soldier in broad daylight has described how she tried to calm him moments after the barbaric attack.
Pakistan car bombing leaves 12 dead new
A car bomb in south-west Pakistan has killed 11 policemen and a civilian.
Eight held over family fire deaths new
Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.
Latest Sport
Pulis: Success was lost in the wash new
The speed of former Stoke manager Tony Pulis's departure may have taken some at the club by surprise but the 55-year-old admits he knew the writing was on the wall before the end of the season.
Ireland ace Murtagh can bowl 'em out new
Ireland will have the County Championship's Most Valuable Player in their ranks today when they meet Pakistan in the first of two one-day internationals at Castle Avenue, Clontarf (10.45am start).
Donegal chief has grounds for celebration new
Donegal officials believe they have scored a victory already even before a ball has been kicked in the Ulster Championship against Tyrone.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
