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Queen Puts on Brave Face at Buckingham Palace Concert as Prince Philip Stays in Hospital

The Queen attends diamond jubilee concert without husband.

Canadian Porn Star Luka Rocco Magnotta Arrested in Germany

Canadian porn star Luka Rocco Magnotta reportedly killed his lover Jun Lin, a Chinese student at Montreal’s Concordia University.

Diamond Jubilee Weekend: Be as a Queen in the World of Tech and Texts, Mobile App Texts with Queen’s English

The Queen will celebrate her diamond jubilee from 2 June to 5 June (Reuters)

SwiftKey, mobile app that helps you text like a Queen is launched.

Diamond Jubilee 2012: Thousands Gather to Watch Queen's Thames Pageant and Flotilla

The damp weather notwithstanding, people gathered to watch the historic sight of a 1,000-strong flotilla of boats on the River Thames, as a tribute to the Queen on the occasion of her diamond jubilee.

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Gift for a Follower! Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Rewards Three Millionth Twitter Follower with New House

It may sound as a fairy tale, but it happened in reality for the 19 year old Venezuelan girl, who was rewarded with a house by President Hugo Chavez - and the reason? She became his three millionth follower on the social networking site Twitter!

Toronto Eaton Mall Shooting Leaves One Dead, Seven Hurt

The suspect in the Eaton Mall shooting is still on the run.

Plane Crash in Accra Kills 10 Bus Passengers

Cargo plane crash-lands near Ghana capital airport and kills 10 people on bus.

Big Ben Tower to be Renamed as Elizabeth Tower, MPs Support the Campaign

After Queen Victoria, the present Queen is the only monarch in the British history to complete sixty years on the throne.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Gold Kilo Coin

Diamond Jubilee Weekend 2012: Royal Mint Releases Gold Souvenir of Queen’s 60th Anniversary, Valued at £60,000

The Royal Mint has unveiled a unique souvenir, coin weighing a kilo in pure gold, as a special tribute to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Diamond Jubilee Weekend: Queen Elizabeth’s Rare Pictures Released

When the Queen was Only a Princess: Rare and Unseen Photographs from 1940s of Princess Elizabeth Released to Mark Diamond Jubilee Weekend [SLIDESHOW]

A set of rare photographs showing Queen Elizabeth as the then Princess Elizabeth was released on Diamond Jubilee weekend to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen's reign.

Nasa's Predicts Milder Amazon Fires in 2012

Nasa's First Formal Prediction Calls for Milder Amazon Fires in 2012

Nasa forecasts less wildfires at the Amazone basin in 2012 compared to the previous years.

Top 10 US States with Widest Rich-Poor Divide [SLIDESHOW]

Most of the US states have extreme inequality in the incomes of the rich and the poor and all 50 states of the country have higher income inequality than most of the developed nations.

Queen's Diamond Jubilee: Google Doodle Celebrates with Special Graphic Logo

Britain celebrates the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II with elaborate festivities.

Diamond Jubilee Weekend: UK Braces up for Celebrations [PHOTOS]

From jubilee souvenirs to the Brits' favourite fish and chips, all set for the big weekend.

Indian student Anuj Bidve was shot and killed by Kiaran Stapleton on Boxing Day last year

Kiaran Stapleton Admits Killing Indian Student Anuj Bidve on Boxing Day

Kiaran Stapleton pleads guilty to shooting Anuj Bidve, but denies murder.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg: 'Ban Large Containers of Soft Drinks'

Soda crackdown is part of health campaign to cut sugar intake of New Yorkers, argues outspoken mayor.

Melbourne: Hundreds of Sheep Crash Down on to Busy Freeway [VIDEO]

Hundreds of sheep were killed or injured but police say there were no casualties of humans.

Airport staff demonstrate scanner used to identify dangerous liquids in luggage

Liquids Ban on Aircraft Must Not be Lifted, Airports Warn

New generation of scanners 'not mature enough' to allow liquids to be carried on board and would cause 'chaos and confusion' at security checkpoints, according to Airport Operators Association.

Canadian Porn Star Luka Rocco Magnotta May have Fled to France

Severed limbs suspect believed to have fled abroad, say Montreal police, while murder video continues to do the rounds online.

Norway Report Faults Oslo Authorities for Lapses in July 2011 Massacre

Anders Breivik Trial: Hired Companions to Keep Mass Murderer Entertained in Prison

Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik will have hired friends in jail after being considered too dangerous to mix with other prisoners.

People attending Eurocultured street festival, Manchester in 2011

Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012: Alternative Guide to the Weekend's Events

Forget the flags, bin the bunting, avoid the anthem: How non-royalists can get best out of diamond jubilee weekend.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger drawn into bitter row over 'illegal gas grab' in Peruvian Amazon

Mick Jagger Dragged into 'Illegal Gas Grab' Row in Peru's Amazon

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger asked to help save indigenous tribes after being drawn into bitter row over 'illegal gas grab' in Peruvian Amazon.

Men with Prostate Cancer More Likely To Die From Other Disease

Scientists Discover New Protein Marker to Detect Early Signs of Prostate Cancer

Protein present in cancer cells can be used as a marker to detect early signs of the disease.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey's Government Prepares Bill to Ban Abortion after PM Erdogan Calls it 'Murder'

Turkish government preparing bill that will restrict or ban abortion after prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls it 'murder'.

Breaking News: Titus Bramble Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

Titus Bramble cleared of two counts of sexual assault after two women claimed he had been 'touchy-feely' following night out in Teesside.

NuSTAR Telescope Satellite Successfully Launched

Nasa Plans to Launch NuSTAR to Study Mysterious Black Holes

Nasa's NuSTAR telescope will study the science behind the massive black holes.

Colombia: Farc Hostage French Journalist Romeo Langlois to Return Home [VIDEO]

French reporter captured in April due to return home after release by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Leveson Inquiry: Jeremy Hunt Claims Contact With Murdochs During Bid 'Entirely Appropriate'

Culture secretary admits concerns over "corporate governance" in company following Milly Dowler hacking case.

Former government drugs adviser Professor David Nutt claims that many banned substances, such as recreational drugs, are less harmful than alcohol and should be decriminalised

Professor David Nutt: 'Class A Drugs Less Harmful than Alcohol'

Former government drugs adviser claims that many banned substances, such as recreational drugs, are less harmful than alcohol and should be decriminalised.

Solar Powered Aircraft Flies 17 Hours, Lands Safely in Madrid [SLIDESHOW]

Piloted by Solar Impulse’s co-founder André Borschberg, Solar Impulse prototype aircraft HB-SIA’s flight lasted for a total of 17h 3min 50s as it touched down on Spain’s land.