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Markets in the UK remain shut on account of bank holiday.

Sony PlayStation 4, launching in June, to focus on action and sports games.

American actress Amanda Bynes claims a New York police officer sexually harassed her and concocted a marijuana possession charge

Pope Francis will welcome thousands of Harley-Davidson bikers to the Vatican and give them a 'Blessing of the Motorbikes'.

Amanda Bynes has been arrested after throwing a foot-long marijuana "bong" from the window of her 36th floor New York apartment.

HSBC could face charges after judge questions $2.3bn immunity deal struck with prosecutors.

Police find Pedro Portugal bound and blindfolded in deserted warehouse in New York borough of Queens.

Reporters accused of bias after criticising government 'whitewash' over shooting of Palestinian boy.

"They squeeze my brain, they press my stomach, they stir my intestines," the man said in an interview.

Commission on Theft of American Intellectual Property claims China behind 50-80% of thefts.

US authorities in Orlando reportedly investigating Todashev's links with Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

IBTimes UK takes a look at one of Wall Street’s most powerful people.

Economic good news helps American president beat scandals to see ratings grow or remain steady.

Vitamin found in citrus fruits could be added to existing TB drugs to combat disease.

The massive tornado which hit parts of Oklahoma City and its suburbs has reportedly killed at least 91 people, including 20 children.

Ahead of the Xbox 720 launch, Sony has released a teaser trailer offering a first glimpse of the PS4

Ahead of tomorrow's launch, Ed Smith explains why an Xbox 720 that's almost exactly the same as the PS4 would be a good thing.

First visit of Burmese president to US in 47 years angers activists over Burma's dismal record.

Yahoo confirms billion-dollar deal to buy Tumblr and pledges not to wreck it.

The Chinese hacking group behind attacks on the hundreds of US companies have restarted attacks only three months after their activities were revealed.

The cicada invasion has begun as billions of insects swarm Virginia.

Tumblr acquisition latest attempt by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer to reinvent the internet giant.

Experts claim report by Organisation of American States is first to consider drug decriminalisation as serious option.

Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson has split from co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart after almost four years, People reports.

Demand is booming in Gaza for a new service smuggling Kentucky Fried Chicken over the border from Egypt, with deliveries taking about a day.

Five people are in a critical condition following a collision between two rush-hour passenger trains in Connecticut, USA.

31-year-old singer is mother to daughter Blue Ivy Carter, with rapper and husband Jay-Z.

US criticises missile shipment as Russia's FSB risks diplomatic spat by revealing name of alleged CIA spy operating in Moscow.

Tumblr feels the offer as "too low" and views it as "only a first offer".

This week's BlackBerry Live developer conference was a good place to assess the reinvention of the brand.