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'better pressure test'

New device improves blood pressure monitoring

A man accused of imprisoning three women in his Cleveland home is indicted on 329 charges, including rape, kidnap and aggravated murder.

Istanbul protesters poke fun at PM and police to vent their anger

See how the cost of living has soared under sanctions

See how the cost of living has soared under sanctions

Brazil, the world's seventh largest economy, has long been known for its crippling inequality but the country's made huge improvements in recent years.

President Obama is on his way to a desert retreat in California where he will hold key talks with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Witness have described the terror of hearing a gunman open fire on the campus of a college in Santa Monica, California.

The US Senate begins debate on a far-reaching immigration bill, with a vote expected before the end of June.

US serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker" - who terrorised southern California in 1984-5 - dies on death row.

US employment rose by slightly more than economists had predicted during May, adding 175,000 jobs.

President Humala of Peru rejects a request to pardon the jailed ex-leader Alberto Fujimori on health grounds, saying that he is not terminally ill.

Half of Syria's population will soon need humanitarian aid, says the UN as it launches the largest appeal for funds in its history.

A suicide bomber rams a car packed with explosives into a bus in north-eastern Iraq., killing at least 10 Iranian Shia pilgrims.

Robert Snodgrass first-half goal gives a confident Scotland side a surprise win over Croatia in World Cup qualifying Group A.

Hungarians are warned to prepare for "the worst floods of all time" as the Danube is set to reach record levels in the coming days.

Fernando Alonso beats Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in a tight second practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The Duke of Edinburgh is "progressing satisfactorily" in hospital after an exploratory operation on his abdomen, Buckingham Palace says.

The Queen officially opens the BBC's rebuilt Broadcasting House, creating a memorable TV moment by appearing behind the newsreaders.