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President Obama picks new tax chief
President Barack Obama has picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the federal tax authority.
France hits the triple-dip as president François Hollande says economic situation in France is ‘serious’ and eurozone provides little comfort
President François Hollande, who took office a year ago in a rain storm, was inundated with dismal economic news on his first anniversary when it was revealed that France dipped into recession for the third time in five years.
Six killed in spate of tornadoes
Ten tornadoes have wreaked havoc in several small communities in Texas, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless.
Nepal plane crash injures tourists
A plane crashed while trying to land at a mountain airstrip in northern Nepal, injuring all 21 people on board.
Russian agent claims Ryan Fogle is not the first CIA agent caught this year
Ryan Fogle, was not the first CIA agent to be caught by Russian security services this year, according to an interview with an anonymous Russian agent aired on state television.
I met the followers of Syrian rebel commander Abu Sakkar who was filmed cutting out government soldier's heart and eating it
Abu Sakkar, the man who has introduced cannibalism into the Syrian civil war, was, until quite recently, seen as someone in the mainstream of the revolutionaries trying to overthrow Basher al-Assad; something of a hero even for his part in the defence of Baba Amr when the district in Homs came under onslaught from regime forces.
Scientists make first embryos in human cloning breakthrough
Scientists have finally made the long-awaited breakthrough in human cloning by turning skin cells into early-stage embryos that were then used to create specialised tissue cells for transplant operations.
Ancient water may hold key to origin of life
Scientists are looking for signs of life in a wellspring of water more than a billion years old.
Richard Swanson, the US man attempting to kick football to 2014 World Cup in Brazil, hit by car and killed two-weeks into his quest
Richard Swanson, the trying to dribble a football 10,000 miles from his home in the US to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup, has been killed after he was struck by a car just a fortnight into his quest.
US abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell gets life in prison
An abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies born alive at his rogue US clinic dodged a possible death sentence yesterday in a hasty post-verdict deal with prosecutors.
Swine flu transmitted to seals
Swine flu has been transmitted to elephant seals living off the coast of California.
Harry ends US tour on winning note
Prince Harry ended his US tour by thanking the people of America for their "extraordinary generosity" - as he was shown a rather risque sculpture.
Ohio kidnap suspect to deny charges
The US man accused of abducting and raping three women at his home for 10 years is to plead not guilty to all charges against him, his lawyers say.
Pope lets doves fly to freedom
Two captive doves have celebrated their freedom with a soaring flight over St. Peter's Square thanks to Pope Francis.
Video: Car kills marathon ball dribbler
A man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles from the US to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup has been killed by a car just a fortnight after setting off.
Simpson poised to give evidence
More than four years after the world last heard from disgraced ex-sports star O.J. Simpson in court, one of the United States' most famous prisoners is preparing to speak again in a bid to win freedom from a sentence that could keep him behind bars until he dies.
Six die in Rwanda building collapse
A four-storey building under construction in Rwanda has collapsed, killing at least six workers and injuring dozens more people, police said.
Airline pilot locked out of cabin
An airline captain was accidentally locked out of his cockpit after going to the toilet, forcing his co-pilot to make an emergency landing.
Video: 'Godzilla' duck deflates in Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour
A giant inflatable duck that has dominated the view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour deflated on Tuesday, May 14, for unknown reasons.
Eurozone slump enters 6th quarter
The recession across the eurozone has extended into its sixth quarter - longer than the calamitous slump in the financial crisis of 2008-9.
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Cannes femmes: Flashes and flesh on the red carpet as Irina Shayk and Alessandra Ambrosio shimmer at 'All is Lost' first night new
Lagarde faces court in fraud probe new
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is facing questions at a special Paris court over a controversial financial deal that she oversaw as French finance minister.
Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood new
The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.
Latest Sport
Pardew to focus on summer plans new
Alan Pardew is contemplating his preparations for the new season after holding talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.
Brooker joins Warriors new
Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.
James Lawton: Sergio Garcia cracks as major fault line with Tiger Woods opens up again new
One way or another, Sergio Garcia has been picking a fight with Tiger Woods for 14 years now but he doesn't seem to learn, does he? Some guys don't only have your number, they can pretty much claim outright ownership.
Latest Showbiz
Scott Thomas: I felt stuck in dark new
Kristin Scott Thomas says she wants to do a comedy next to get over her character in Nicholas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives.
Owen to star in Christmas movie? new
Mark Owen could be spreading Christmas cheer by playing an elf in a festive-themed film, according to reports.
Douglas enjoys smiling for camera new
Michael Douglas has revealed one of the things he enjoyed most about playing Liberace in Behind the Candelabra was getting the chance to smile on screen.
