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Iraq's sectarian violence on the rise as 50 die over two days
Attacks across Iraq have killed 50 people in the last two days as growing friction between Sunni and Shia leads to more sectarian violence.
Israel willing to launch further Syria attacks
Israel will not be deterred from launching further attacks on Syria, a senior government official has told the New York Times, warning that Bashar al-Assad would forfeit his presidency if he retaliated.
Crime not ruled out in Texas blast
One month after a fire triggered a massive blast at a Texas fertiliser plant that killed 15 people, officials had to declare the cause of the blaze as "undetermined".
Historian claims to have published Coca Cola's 'secret formula' days after man tries to sell another variant on eBay for $5m
One man is threatening to lift the veil of secrecy that surrounds Coca Cola's 'secret formula' as he claims to publish a copy of the original recipe in a new book.
Abducted UN peacekeepers freed
Armed men broke into a United Nations outpost in a buffer zone separating Israel and Syria and abducted three UN military observers.
Government aid management 'weak'
Aid money has been wasted and projects hit by delays as a result of poor management by the Government, according to an independent report.
Ten tornadoes wreak havoc in Texas, leaving six dead and hundreds homeless
Ten tornadoes have wreaked havoc in several small communities in Texas, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless.
Boy, 12, 'stabbed by children's entertainer' at five-star Greek hotel
An entertainer at a Greek island hotel was today charged with attempted murder and theft for allegedly stabbing a 12-year-old guest 20 times after being confronted over a theft.
Pope hits out at 'cult of money'
Pope Francis has denounced the global financial system, blasting the "cult of money" that he says is tyrannising the poor and turning humans into expendable consumer goods.
Second suspect held over shooting
A second suspect has been arrested over the New Orleans shooting that injured 20 people at a parade on Mother's Day.
David Beckham retires from football
David Beckham will retire from football at the end of this season.
Chinese protest at refinery scheme
More than 2,000 people in southern China have unfurled banners in a demonstration against plans for a petroleum refinery.
Indian actor Dutt goes back to jail
Indian actor Sanjay Dutt has surrendered to a Mumbai court to begin serving time for a weapons conviction linked to a deadly terror attack in the city in 1993.
Man shoots himself at Paris school
A man has committed suicide at a private Catholic school in central Paris by shooting himself in the head, police say.
Aussie minister floored by kangaroo
An Australian politician taking his morning jog in the capital Canberra has come off second best after crossing a kangaroo.
Iraq car bomb blasts leave at least 12 dead
Two car bombs have exploded in sprawling Shiite neighbourhoods of the Iraqi capital killing at least 12 civilians and wounding 30, officials said.
BP warns over spurious spill claims
Oil giant BP has warned that millions of dollars of "fictitious" compensation claims for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are putting the company at risk.
Car bombers kill 12 in Baghdad
Two car bombs have exploded in sprawling Shiite neighbourhoods of the Iraqi capital killing at least 12 civilians and wounding 30, officials say.
Danger over as storm fizzles out
Cyclone Mahasan has weakened into a tropical storm, causing far less damage than had been feared as it passed over Bangladesh and sparing Burma almost entirely.
Two die in trainer factory collapse
The ceiling of a Cambodian garment factory has collapsed on workers, killing two people and injuring seven in the latest accident to spotlight safety conditions in the industry.
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Lotto prize for monthly millionaire new
A UK ticket-holder will bank £1 million every month for a year in a new prize being launched by the National Lottery, it has been announced.
Two questioned over mid-air 'fight' new
Two men are being questioned on suspicion of endangerment of an aircraft after an RAF Typhoon jet was scrambled to escort a passenger plane over the UK.
Child abduction cases up by 81% new
Child abduction is a "growing problem" with the number of reported cases up by 81% over the last nine years, ministers have warned.
Latest Sport
Brumbies hold off Blues fightback new
The Blues were undone by the goal-kicking of centre Christian Lealiifano, who kicked the Brumbies to a 20-13 Super Rugby win at Eden Park.
Zidane: Bale good enough for Real new
Real Madrid ambassador Zinedine Zidane believes Gareth Bale is among the top three players in the world and "more than good enough" for the Spanish giants.
Lampard hopes for new Terry deal new
Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea team-mate John Terry can follow him by signing a new contract with the club.
Latest Showbiz
Jennifer Hudson signs Idol contract? new
Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to become a judge on American Idol’s Season 13.
Alyssa Milano: I get so jealous new
Alyssa Milano doesn’t understand how her husband isn’t more affected by the love scenes she shoots.
Bullock talks space sex with Clooney new
Sandra Bullock has urged moviegoers to see her new sci-fi drama Gravity with George Clooney because the zero-gravity sex scenes are “awesome” and so awkward.
