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Britain scrambles fighter jets to escort Pakistani passenger plane
BRITAIN launched fighter jets this afternoon to escort a Pakistan International Airlines plane carrying 297 passengers from Lahore after it was diverted from Manchester, a spokesman for the Defence Ministry said.
Exiled Islamist cleric who taught UK knifeman praises "courage"
A Syrian-born Islamist cleric who taught one of the attackers accused of hacking to death an off-duty British soldier on a London street praised the attack for its "courage" and said Muslims would see it as a strike on a military target.
Stretched by riots, Swedish police call reinforcements
Police in Stockholm called in reinforcements on Friday after youths set cars and a school ablaze in a fifth night of rioting, the worst to hit Sweden for years.
Woolwich attack: why was suspect Michael Adebolajo free to kill?
Twitter libel: Sally Bercow's tweet about Lord McAlpine ruled libellous
Two men arrested for mocking gruesome murder of soldier on Twitter
[TICON-A VIDEO] Heathrow shut down as plane makes emergency landing with smoke pouring from engine
Russia's leading social network banned by "mistake"
Plea for calm in wave of Swedish rioting
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Actress Bynes charged over drugs
Amanda Bynes was charged with reckless endangerment after police say she heaved a marijuana bong out of an apartment window in New York City.
Jaden Smith: I can ask dad anything
Jaden Smith has described his famous dad Will Smith as a "walking dictionary" and says he can ask him anything.
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
1D champion at Social Star Awards
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
'Major' changes for US X Factor
Simon Cowell's US X Factor will apparently undergo "major" changes when it returns.
Avril's night session with Manson
Avril Lavigne has revealed how she invited Marilyn Manson to her house in the middle of the night, to record their duet Bad Girl.
Jack keeps MS info from mum and dad
Jack Osbourne has opened up about living with multiple sclerosis, but said he keeps many of the details from his parents.
Carrie Underwood gives €1 million to Oklahoma victims
The country singer has donated $1million to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Oklahoma disaster.
A space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio? A snip at $4 million
Two mystery Leonardo fans each bid $1.9 million to secure a pair of seats on the Virgin Galactic's space flight
