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Deadly virus kills Tunisian man

May 21, 2013 - 10:43am
A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa.

NHS boss set to retire next year

May 21, 2013 - 10:29am
The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year.

Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted

May 21, 2013 - 10:13am
The brother of South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius, Carl, is acquitted of culpable homicide over the death of a motorcyclist in 2008.

Barroso urges full tax data exchange

May 21, 2013 - 10:11am
The head of the European Commission tells the European Parliament he will argue for EU-wide exchange of income data to battle tax evasion.

Man Utd earns £60m in TV money

May 21, 2013 - 10:07am
Manchester United earned a record £60.8m in Premier League television revenue this season on their way to their 20th English title.

Family urges domestic violence probe

May 21, 2013 - 9:32am
The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.

Discounts hit cruise firm Carnival

May 21, 2013 - 8:50am
Shares in cruise company Carnival have fallen 10% after it issued a profit warning - its second in just three months.

Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders'

May 21, 2013 - 8:42am
Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by senators, who say the company avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes.

Messi - Barca must not change style

May 21, 2013 - 8:40am
Lionel Messi urges Barcelona to stick with their style of play, despite failing to win this season's Champions League.

Europe increase Ryder Cup wildcards

May 21, 2013 - 8:21am
Europe captain Paul McGinley will have three wildcard picks for next year's Ryder Cup against USA at Gleneagles.

Algeria's Bouteflika 'improving'

May 21, 2013 - 8:11am
Algeria's prime minister denies rumours that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is seriously ill, saying he is "improving every day" in Paris after suffering a mini-stroke in April.

Imran Khan walks again after fall

May 21, 2013 - 7:56am
Pakistani politician Imran Khan walks a short distance in a brace, two weeks after damaging his spine in an election rally fall.

Kelly Rowland joins The X Factor USA

May 21, 2013 - 7:43am
The singer will appear with Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato along with newcomer Paulina Rubio.

Wi-fi shut down in Guantanamo alert

May 21, 2013 - 7:35am
The US military's wireless internet service inside Guantanamo Bay has been shut down following threats by Anonymous hackers

Saudi Arabia executes five Yemenis

May 21, 2013 - 7:25am
Saudi Arabia executes five Yemenis convicted of murder and robbery, leaving their bodies hanging in public, in the town of Jizan.

Liverpool to move for Kolo Toure

May 21, 2013 - 7:21am
Liverpool will move for Manchester City defender Kolo Toure on a free transfer once his contract expires in June.

Afghan policemen killed in blast

May 21, 2013 - 7:10am
At least seven Afghan policemen are killed by a roadside bomb that hit their vehicle in the western province of Herat, officials say.

Pound falls after dip in inflation

May 21, 2013 - 7:08am
The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.

Muslims jailed over Burma clashes

May 21, 2013 - 7:03am
Seven Muslims are jailed for their involvement in religious clashes in the Burmese town of Meiktila that left more than 40 people dead.

Eric and Ernie's writer Braben dies

May 21, 2013 - 7:01am
Eddie Braben, the writer credited with contributing to the huge success of comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, dies aged 82.