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Connecticut School Massacre: Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez and Celebrities Demand Action on Gun Violence [VIDEO]
Celebrities come together in public service announcement about putting end to gun violence.
NRA's Response to Sandy Hook Massacre Draws Strong Criticism
Anti-gun campaigners pour scorn on National Rifle Association's call for arming schools to combat shootings such as the one in Connecticut.
National Rifle Association on Sandy Hook Slaughter: Put Armed Officers in Every School
Powerful gun lobby claims weapon-free schools tell killers they are best place to inflict 'maximum mayhem'.
Sandy Hook Massacre: Moment of Silence Observed across US
Adam Lanza's 26 victims in Connecticut school shooting remembered on the first week anniversary.
Barack Obama to Nominate Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State
Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.
US Fiscal Cliff Concerns Mount as Republicans Cancel Backup Plan Vote
Republicans call off a vote on "Plan B" to raise taxes on those earning more than £614,000 due to lack of support.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama Sets January Deadline for Gun Proposals
Obama says words 'need to lead to action' following shooting of 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut.
European Markets Fall as Fiscal Cliff Talks Hit Fresh Roadblocks
Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.
Asian Stocks Slip as Fiscal Cliff Worries Return
Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Barack Obama Faces Huge Obstacles in Reforming America's Gun Laws
The President may be saying all the right things about curbing America's rampant gun culture, but, Gareth Platt believes, he will find actions far trickier than words.
European Stocks Extend Gains to Beat 2012 Highs on Fiscal Cliff Optimism
European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama 'Supports' Ban on Assault Weapons [VIDEO]
National Rifle Association says it is 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' over massacre.
European Stock Markets Forge Ahead on Fiscal Cliff Hopes
European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Funerals Begin, Two Boys Buried [VIDEO]
Six-year olds Noah Pozner and Jack Pinto buried in Newtown while pro-gun lawmakers start to rethink.
Asian Markets Positive on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.
Sandy Hook School Massacre: Obama Comforts Grieving Community [PHOTOS]
Facebook and Twitter capture heartrending moments of president comforting relatives of 26 victims of Adam Lanza in Newtown, Connecticut.
Japan's New PM Shinzo Abe Takes Hard Line on China [VIDEO]
Abe, considered a hawk on China, says he will 'stop challenge'.
Connecticut School Massacre: Obama Shares Grief with Families
Obama says America must 'change' to protect its children but refuses to address gun control debate.
Connecticut School Massacre: British Boy Dylan Hockley Among Victims
Six-year-old Dylan Hockley was born in Hampshire.
Connecticut School Massacre: Names of Victims Revealed
All victims were shot multiple times and rifle was main weapon, leaving wounds described as 'the worst ever seen'.
Connecticut School Massacre Gunman Forced his Way to School, Say Police
The gunman has forced his way to the school and not voluntarily let in, say the police.
Connecticut School Massacre: World Leaders Express Shock
Gunman killed his mother at home before heading to school
Connecticut School Massacre: Heart-Rending Images
Shockwave from incident spreads across the United States and the world.
Connecticut School Shooting Reopens Gun Control Issue
Latest tragedy revives gun control debate as hope hinges on Obama.
Connecticut Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: Obama Breaks Down Over Tragedy [VIDEO]
President expresses profound grief over school slaughter and promises action to prevent similar tragedies.
European Stocks Set to Hit 18-Month Peak on Robust China Manufacturing Figures
Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.
Syria Civil War: US Diplomatic Double-Speak Holds Clear Dangers
Umberto Bacchi says America's decision to recognise Syria's National Coalition while repudiating the al-Nusra front could drive a wedge between Assad's opponents.
European Stocks Rise on Hopes of Fed Stimulus
Stocks look set to rise for eighth session in a row.
European Markets Positive Ahead of the US Fed Meeting
European markets steady in opening minutes.
China Forecast to Overtake US as World's Largest Economy
While predicting China’s rise, US report discounts country becoming superpower.