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Tornadoes cause havoc in Oklahoma
Tornadoes have caused havoc in the US state of Oklahoma, leaving at least one man dead, turning homes in a trailer park into splinters and rubble and sending frightened residents scurrying for shelter.
Baby who survived crash sent to morgue in body bag
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
PM's top aide quits over expenses
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's top aide has stepped down over an expenses scandal that also forced the resignation of a politician.
Father slits the throats of his two children after bitter divorce battle
A British man has confessed to killing his two children, aged five and 10, by cutting their throats.
17 killed during Nigeria offensive
Nigeria's military said its offensive against insurgents in the country's restive north-east has killed at least 14 suspected Islamic extremists and three soldiers.
Spy-accused US man leaves Moscow
A US embassy employee accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia has flown out of Moscow, it is reported.
British skier dies in Alpine storm
A British skier has died while tackling a famous off-piste glacier in the French Alps, local police said.
Father admits killing children
A British father has admitted slitting the throats of his two young children in France following a difficult divorce, sources said.
North Korea fires 'projectile'
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.
Broken rail probed after US crash
US investigators are examining a broken section of rail to see if it is connected to the commuter train derailment and collision outside New York City that left dozens injured.
Police shoot dead 'terror' couple
Police shot dead a couple suspected of being terrorists after they threw four grenades, wounding five officers in an overnight stand-off in Kenya.
Hostage student shot by police
A New York college student who was held hostage in her home by an armed man was shot and killed by a police officer.
Record jackpot in US lottery draw
A single ticket bought in Florida has matched all the numbers to win the highest Powerball lottery jackpot in history at an estimated 590.5 million US dollars (£389 million), officials said.
World hunger 'could be eradicated'
World hunger could be eradicated if the revenues that developing countries lose through tax dodging were available to them to invest in agricultural development, says a report from charity Christian Aid.
Scores hurt as car hits US parade
Witnesses have described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver crashed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.
Pakistan holds vote despite killing
Pakistan held a repeat election in an upscale area of Karachi that was plagued with allegations of vote-rigging, despite the shooting death of a senior member of former cricket star Imran Khan's party.
Syrian army attacks rebel-held town
Syrian troops backed by tanks and warplanes have launched an assault on a strategic rebel-held town near the Lebanese border, killing at least 30 people and forcing residents to scramble for cover, activists said.
Several blasts rock Libyan cities
Explosions have gone off in the Libyan capital Tripoli and the restive eastern city of Benghazi.
Pope discusses crisis with Merkel
German chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the importance of Christian voters in September elections, has met with Pope Francis during a quick trip to Rome which focused on helping victims of Europe's economic crisis and emphasising the continent's Christian roots.
Pool tragedy response criticised
Relatives of a five-year-old British girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Egypt have said they are angry and hurt that more was not done to save her.
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Twitter booming as social media destination
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Latest News
'Crazed' attackers hacked victim new
Eyewitnesses have described seeing the "crazed" Woolwich attackers "hacking" at their victim and posing for pictures before charging at police wielding meat cleavers.
Barbaric street slaying of 'soldier' in Woolwich was possible terror attack new
The gruesome murder of a man in the street today (Wednesday) is being treated as a terrorist attack, the Belfast Telegraph understands.
Fraser challenged on absent reports new
A top civil servant has been challenged over absent reports and minutes from meetings of a financial lobby group with access to the highest level of Government.
Latest Sport
Gajan handed six-month ban new
Former Zebre head coach Christian Gajan has been handed a six-month ban from all rugby, suspended for two years, by an independent RaboDirect PRO12 disciplinary committee.
Ten-year ban for rider Ahern new
Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.
Viztoria primed for Classic tilt new
Eddie Lynam reports Viztoria on course for the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Jennifer Aniston in Friends reunion skit
Jennifer Aniston reunited with Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox to promote her upcoming appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Kim Kardashian's 'musical' baby shower invites
Kim Kardashian has sent out baby shower invites inside music boxes, featuring a spinning ballerina who looks just like her.
Keira Knightley had 'happy' honeymoon
Keira Knightley’s new musician husband James Righton doesn’t think married life will affect his band.
