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VIDEO: Huge tornado rips through Oklahoma
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
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
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
Digs shed light on one of world's oldest civilisations
Obama aides 'knew of IRS inquiry'
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
How the shake-up in Egypt is being felt far from Cairo
Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
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
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?
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.
In pictures: India's fading trams
Trams battle against the odds in Calcutta
Gay marriage plans set to proceed
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
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
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
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
Russian counter-terrorism agents have raided a group planning an attack in Moscow killing two suspects, officials say.
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.
