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US President Barack Obama delivers a statement alongside Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following the death of the US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens and others
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US President Barack Obama delivers a statement alongside Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, following the death of the US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens and others
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The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan, US officials have revealed.
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The acquittal of accused murderer Amanda Knox was full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions Italy's high court has ruled, ordering a fresh look at all the evidence to determine whether she did kill her flatmate Meredith Kercher.
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FBI agents in suburban Detroit widened their search of an overgrown field for the remains of former Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared nearly 38 years ago and is thought to have been murdered by mobsters.
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It's a Royal Ascot photo finish – for hats
Cheering crowds and ecstatic racegoers competed with the gasps from those more interested in what was happening in the fashion stakes.
Bieber 'hits snapper with Ferrari'
TEEN popstar Justin Bieber (pictured) has allegedly struck a photographer with his car in Hollywood. However, police say it was an accident and the injuries aren't life-threatening.
Ex-Corrie star tweets on break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan, pictured, is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Russell Brand divorced me by text, reveals Katy Perry
Pop star Katy Perry has revealed that Russell Brand told her he was divorcing her in a text message.
Pamela Flood reveals she is expecting her second baby at 42
Already mum to a toddler, Pamela Flood has said becoming an older mum is back in fashion.
Edward Furlong charged with assault
Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Liz: Mum helped beat stalker hell
Liz McClarnon has said she feels angry that her stalker ruined her life for so long, but got through it with the help of her mum.
Bieber's car hits man in Hollywood
Los Angeles police have confirmed Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood.
Scott Disick promotes Kanye track
Kanye West has roped in Kourtney Kardashian's partner Scott Disick to help promote his new album Yeezus.
