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Bomb suspect widow 'to co-operate'
A new lawyer for the widow of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev says his client will co-operate with investigators.
Stars come out for Prince Harry
A New York fundraising dinner in aid of US supporters of Prince Harry's Royal Foundation has attracted the wealthy, famous and glamorous.
Russia ‘catches US spy Ryan Christopher Fogle on a recruitment mission’
It sounds more like Austin Powers than the modern day CIA: a blond wig, a bundle of cash and a printed A4 letter offering one million dollars for cooperation.,
Prince and PM showcase UK firms
Prince Harry and David Cameron have showcased British innovation and technology in New York - after arriving in Manhattan on a London bus.
Gatsby to launch Cannes festival
Baz Luhrmann's 3D extravaganza The Great Gatsby, one of the year's most eagerly anticipated films, will open the Cannes Film Festival.
Tax evasion declaration backed
Finance ministers from 17 EU countries including Britain and Ireland have backed a declaration calling for global action to counter tax evasion.
Syrian rebel commander Abu Sakkar filmed cutting out soldier's heart and eating it
A Syrian rebel commander has been filmed cutting open a dead man’s chest, ripping out his heart and biting into it.
Oil giants BP and Shell raided over allegations of petrol price-fixing
The European Commission yesterday raided the offices of BP and Shell on suspicion that they are playing a central role in what could be the next price fixing scandal – colluding to inflate oil prices and, in turn, the cost of petrol.
Autistic boy has hands blown-off by homemade bomb disguised as golf ball
A teenage boy in Australia has described the moment he had both of his hands blown off by a home-made bomb disguised as a golf ball, saying he wished it was a bad dream.
Iraq alcohol stores gunmen kill 11
Gunmen have opened fire on a row of alcohol stores in Baghdad, killing at least 11 people.
Syria 'barbarism' video condemned
The Foreign Office has responded to a video of an opposition fighter committing an act of "barbarism" on a Syrian pro-government soldier by stressing the UK will strengthen its support for moderate anti-Assad figures.
Oil price fix claims 'serious'
The full force of the law should be available against oil executives who are found to have fixed prices, David Cameron has indicated.
13 now held over Turkish bombings
Four more people have been held over the two car bomb attacks that killed dozens in a Turkish town near the Syrian border, bringing the number of suspects in custody to 13.
Disaster captain: No plea bargain
The captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner that ran aground off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people, has failed in his bid for a plea bargain.
Afghan bomb kills three US troops
Three US troops have been killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's volatile south.
Cameron hails Boston after attack
David Cameron has paid tribute to the spirit of Boston's people as he visited the site of the marathon bombing.
'Undercover CIA agent' held by Russian security services
Russian security services have held a US diplomat they claim is a CIA agent after catching him red-handed trying to recruit a Russian agent.
Russia expels 'CIA spy in a wig'
Russia is to expel a US diplomat it claims was caught disguised in a blond wig while trying to recruit a Russian agent in Moscow.
Burma refugees drown fleeing storm
Overcrowded boats carrying more than 100 people trying to escape an approaching cyclone have capsized off the coast of Burma with dozens feared drowned.
Video: Lamborghini shifts into top gear with Egoista concept car
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini unveiled a new concept car, the Egoista, on May 13.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Tourist dies as balloons collide new
A tourist died and 24 others were injured when two hot air balloons collided in mid-air during a sightseeing tour in Turkey, causing one to crash.
Warning over hospital capacity new
Hospitals are "dangerously close to full", Labour has warned after it emerged that the number of hospital beds available to patients in England has shrunk by almost 6% since the coalition Government took office.
Second body found after home gas explosion new
A second body has been discovered in the remains of a terraced house which was destroyed by a suspected gas blast.
Latest Sport
Jose Mourinho moves closer to exit at Real Madrid - and Chelsea arrival new
Jose Mourinho's departure from Real Madrid will be announced this week, moving his return to Chelsea a step closer.
Jose Mourinho at Chelsea will be a reunion that can only end in tears new
Friday night at the Bernabeu, and if the people who pull the strings at Chelsea were watching, they will have been reminded of one thing above all. When Jose Mourinho leaves your club, there is usually more figurative bloodshed than in a performance of The Revenger's Tragedy.
Injury forces Morrison retirement new
Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds, the club have confirmed.
Latest Showbiz
Osbournes pucker up on red carpet new
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne kissed and made up in front of photographers at a red carpet event in Los Angeles.
MacKay: Tea helped with sea shoot new
Rising British actor George MacKay has told how "lots of cups of tea" helped him cope when he was shooting his new maritime drama in the cold North Sea.
Example honeymoons after wedding new
Example is revelling in married life after tying the knot with TV presenter Erin McNaught in Australia.
