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VIDEO: Huge tornado rips through Oklahoma

May 20, 2013 - 10:36pm
A gigantic tornado has ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City, on the second day in a row the Midwestern state of Oklahoma has been slammed by twisters.

Bolivia law backs Morales third term

May 20, 2013 - 10:00pm
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.

Bolivia law backs Morales third term

May 20, 2013 - 10:00pm
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.

Bahrain digs unveil one of oldest civilisations

May 20, 2013 - 9:43pm
Digs shed light on one of world's oldest civilisations

Obama aides 'knew of IRS inquiry'

May 20, 2013 - 9:25pm
Senior White House aides were informed last month of an inquiry into the US tax agency's targeting of conservative political groups, an official says.

Echoes of Egypt's revolution far from Cairo

May 20, 2013 - 9:19pm
How the shake-up in Egypt is being felt far from Cairo

Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'

May 20, 2013 - 8:32pm
Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.

NHS urged to improve use of drips

May 20, 2013 - 7:57pm
The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn.

VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?

May 20, 2013 - 7:28pm
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.

In pictures: India's fading trams

May 20, 2013 - 7:19pm
Trams battle against the odds in Calcutta

Gay marriage plans set to proceed

May 20, 2013 - 5:48pm
The government reaches agreement with Labour which will allow its bill to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales to proceed in Parliament.

Wilkinson ready for Lions call-up

May 20, 2013 - 5:00pm
Jonny Wilkinson says he will do everything possible to be fit enough to answer a Lions injury call if he is needed.

Pietersen still doubtful for Ashes

May 20, 2013 - 4:53pm
England batsman Kevin Pietersen is still not sure he will be ready to face Australia in the Ashes this summer.

Obama plans Africa tour in June

May 20, 2013 - 4:53pm
US President Barack Obama will visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in his first extended tour of sub-Saharan Africa, the White House says.

Moscow 'terrorist attack' prevented

May 20, 2013 - 4:23pm
Russian counter-terrorism agents have raided a group planning an attack in Moscow killing two suspects, officials say.

Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue'

May 20, 2013 - 4:21pm
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

May 20, 2013 - 4:07pm
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'

May 20, 2013 - 3:43pm
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

May 20, 2013 - 3:35pm
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

May 20, 2013 - 3:24pm
Three Brazilian tourists are killed and more than 20 others injured as two hot-air balloons collide in Turkey's Cappadocia region.