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VIDEO: China launches manned space mission

June 11, 2013 - 6:29am
China has launched its latest Shenzhou manned space mission, carrying three astronauts on their journey to the orbiting Tiangong space lab.

Man of Steel gets positive response

June 11, 2013 - 6:17am
Reviews of Man of Steel, the eagerly anticipated "reboot" of the Superman franchise, are largely favourable, though some complain about a lack of humour.

China launches manned space mission

June 11, 2013 - 5:38am
Three Chinese astronauts launch on their Long March rocket for a 15-day mission that will take them to the Tiangong orbiting laboratory.

Australia call up winger Morahan

June 11, 2013 - 5:26am
Australia call up Queensland Reds winger Luke Morahan for the Test series against the British and Irish Lions.

Big Bang Theory wins critics' awards

June 11, 2013 - 5:14am
US sitcom The Big Bang Theory takes home the most prizes from the Critics' Choice TV Awards in Los Angeles, scooping three awards including best comedy series.

AEG 'scared' by Jackson treatments

June 11, 2013 - 4:59am
The chief of AEG Live, the live event promoters being sued by Michael Jackson's mother, says the company expressed concern over medical treatments the late singer was receiving.

French air controllers go on strike

June 11, 2013 - 4:45am
French air-traffic controllers strike over against plans to create a single European airspace, ahead of similar protests planned across the EU.

Liverpool set to sign striker Aspas

June 11, 2013 - 4:40am
Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas will undergo a medical with Liverpool as he completes the formalities of a £7m move.

VIDEO: Tornado strikes town in Kentucky

June 11, 2013 - 4:05am
A fast-moving tornado has caused damaged to a southern Kentucky town.

VIDEO: Footage shows Turkish police move in

June 11, 2013 - 4:05am
The BBC's Mark Lowen describes the scene as Turkish riot police enter Istanbul's Taksim Square - where anti-government protesters have been staging demonstrations for close to two weeks.

Injured Clarke to miss NZ match

June 11, 2013 - 3:30am
Australia's injured captain Michael Clarke will miss his side's Champions Trophy group match against New Zealand on Wednesday.

Quiz: Could you be president of Iran?

June 11, 2013 - 3:23am
Do you have what it takes to become president of Iran?

VIDEO: 'Gasps' as PS4 price unveiled

June 11, 2013 - 3:08am
Sony has revealed that it plans to sell the PlayStation 4 for £349, making it £80 cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox One launch price

Reformist Aref quits Iran race

June 11, 2013 - 2:29am
The sole reformist candidate in Iran's presidential election, Mohammad Reza Aref, has dropped out of the race, his website says.

Early death variations 'shocking'

June 11, 2013 - 2:29am
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says variations in early death rates across England show action is needed to identify health challenges.

VIDEO: Mandela spends fourth day in hospital

June 11, 2013 - 2:20am
South African ex-President Nelson Mandela is spending a fourth day in a Pretoria hospital where he is being treated for a recurrent lung infection

Turkish police storm protest square

June 11, 2013 - 2:13am
Turkish riot police move into Istanbul's Taksim Square, where anti-government protesters have been staging demonstrations for close to two weeks.

Four die in Mumbai building collapse

June 11, 2013 - 2:08am
At least four people are killed in a building collapse in the Indian city of Mumbai, police say.

India Advani 'refuses to reconsider'

June 11, 2013 - 2:00am
The veteran leader of India's main opposition BJP, LK Advani, refuses to reconsider his resignation from party posts, media reports say.

Japan's SoftBank sweetens Sprint bid

June 11, 2013 - 1:52am
SoftBank sweetens its bid for the third-largest US phone carrier Sprint Nextel, as it looks to become one of the world's largest mobile operators.