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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.
Egypt holiday anguish as little Chloe Johnson dies in resort pool tragedy
A grief-stricken family from London is trying to some to terms with death a little girl who drowned during a holiday at the Egytian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
US lottery jackpot $600m and rising
The jackpot for the US Powerball Lottery has reached 600 million dollars (£395 million) - just 56 million dollars (£37 million) less than the record from the March 2012 Mega Millions jackpot, which was split by three winning tickets.
France signs gay marriage into law
French president Francois Hollande has signed a law authorising gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.
North Korea 'fires three missiles'
North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said.
OJ lawyer denies botching trial
OJ Simpson's former lawyer has defended himself point-by-point against allegations he botched the ex-American football star's armed robbery trial.
Canada abuzz over 'crack video'
A video purportedly of Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine has caused an uproar in Canada, with Mr Ford calling the allegations "ridiculous".
Death toll rises in China storms
The rainstorms that battered southern China this week have killed 55 people and left 14 others missing.
Alert after Alaska volcano erupts
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes has shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air in an eruption that is visible for miles.
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Slain soldier 'a loving family man'
Detectives are to question two people arrested over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, described by family and friends as a loving family man who always wanted to serve in the Army.
Life-or-death retrial for Arias
The judge in a murder trial that riveted Americans with its details of sex and violence has declared a mistrial in the life-or-death penalty phase after the jury said it could not reach a decision.
Riots grip Stockholm surburbs as violent trouble spreads
Stockholm is braced for further riots as violent unrest that began almost a week ago in the northern suburbs of the Swedish capital continued to spread to other corners of the city.
Latest Sport
George Best was in a different league new
George Best was the finest footballer of them all, according to England World Cup winner Ian Callaghan.
Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown new
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Tipuric ready to fight for spot new
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Latest Showbiz
Cutting It star heads for Paradise
Cutting It star Ben Daniels is joining the department store costume drama The Paradise for its new series.
Channel 4 reveal new music shows
DJ Nick Grimshaw and chart stars Rizzle Kicks have been lined up to host a pair of new music shows for Channel 4.
Flanagan fleshes out skins protest
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.
