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Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue'
Yahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.
Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1bn
Yahoo agrees a deal to buy New York-based blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1bn (£723m) in a deal that will value founder David Karp's stake at $275m.
China 'can't be free rider on trade'
China cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns.
Philpott friend in jail term appeal
Paul Mosley, jailed for the manslaughter of six children in a house fire, is to appeal against the length of his jail term, his legal team confirms.
Tourists die in Turkey balloon crash
Three Brazilian tourists are killed and more than 20 others injured as two hot-air balloons collide in Turkey's Cappadocia region.
Deadly tornadoes ravage Oklahoma
At least two people die and 21 others are injured in a series of tornadoes that tore through the US state of Oklahoma.
Religious bigotry rising, says US
Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to an annual US Department of State report.
Religious bigotry rising, says US
Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to an annual US Department of State report.
Dozens die in Iraqi bomb attacks
More than 70 people are killed and many more wounded by car bombs and suicide attacks in one of the worst days of violence in Iraq in recent months.
Real Madrid confirm Mourinho exit
Real Madrid announce that Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge.
Real Madrid confirm Mourinho exit
Real Madrid announce that Jose Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season after three years in charge.
Mass 'arrests' at Nigeria funeral
About 120 militant Islamists are arrested in Maiduguri as they organise the funeral of a commander killed in clashes, the Nigerian army says.
'Mass arrests' at Nigeria funeral
About 120 militant Islamists are arrested in Maiduguri as they organise the funeral of a commander killed in clashes, the Nigerian army says.
PTI 'wins revote' in tense Karachi
Imran Khan's party wins its first National Assembly seat in the Pakistani city of Karachi after a partial re-run of voting, unofficial results show.
VIDEO: Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela
The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock.
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Azerbaijan starts Eurovision inquiry
The president of Azerbaijan orders an investigation into why his country gave Russia "nul points" at Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest.
Man kills four in Israeli bank
A man shoots four people dead in a bank in southern Israel before turning the gun on himself, reportedly after a dispute over an overdraft.
Uganda raids over Museveni 'plot'
Ugandan police raid the offices of at least two newspapers following reports that President Yoweri Museveni is grooming his son to succeed him and people opposed to the plan could be killed.
India and China pledge on border row
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says India and China must "improve mechanisms" to settle a long-running border dispute, pledging his commitment to "peace and tranquility".
