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Over 2,000 flights cancelled as Hercules brings blizzard-like conditions to US.

German media report the seven-time world champion was going to aid of friend's daughter

A trio of basketball trick shot masters videoed their latest stunt, netting a ball from the top of the Reunion Tower in Dallas

The unprecedented raid on a Christian Organisation raises doubts if Islamic law is gaining dominance over civil courts.

Three tonnes of drug seized and 182 people, including local party officials and policemen arrested in Boshe, Guangdong

Only three days into the new year and already we're being spammed Miley Cyrus

Robert Cerqua to appear in Southampton Magistrates Court on suspicion of killing his twin Chris in New Year's Eve fight.

Israeli archaeologists have discovered three rare 2,000-year-old pieces of textile which they say may contain the lost Biblical blue dye.

Homes in coastal areas evacuated as high winds and tides hit England and Wales.

Acute winter storms dump nearly 21 inches of snow in parts of Massachusetts and upstate New York.

Simpson is said to be suffering from a brain tumour and extreme diabetes,

Islamic State of Iraq and Levant militants oust security forces from large swathes of major cities.

Moors Murderer imprisoned in Ashworth mental hospital losing his grip, claims advocate Jackie Powell.

Northeastern US states braced for first winter storm of the year.

Pompeii excavation shows lower-class Romans feasted on exotic delicacies.

Argentinian pontiff sets 10-year attendance record for Holy See audience.

A car bomb strikes Hezbollah heartland, killing five and wounding twenty.

But former girlfriend of sex abuser is still in touch with Watkins at HMP Wakefield.

Environment Agency warns of coastal flooding as heavy rain batters UK.

West Yorkshire council poster warning women of dangers of excessive drinking at centre of blame row.

Prison an echo chamber for terrorists whose beliefs need confronting, says Quilliam.

China condemns alleged arson attack against its diplomatic compound in Californian city.

French interior minister Manuel Valls hails 10% fall in number of cars burnt out.

Tis the season to feel disgusted with yourself and part with even more cash

Attackers poured kerosene over girl and set her on fire, victim says on deathbed.

London City Airport survey finds British men find Amsterdam most attractive.

New Year spectacle lit up Burj Kafila, Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah and World Island.

Helicopter atop Chinese icebreaker Xue Long has ferried at least 12 people from trapped ship onto Aurora Australis.

Teenage girl hailing from Kolkata suburb raped and burnt alive after she complained to police about first sexual assault.