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As the London 2012 Olympics comes to a close, we look at how the Games played out on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.

Singer becomes victim of online ridicule after her big pixie cut chop.

Police chase through packed streets of Manhattan end in Darrius Kennedy death.

American singer Neil Diamond has been honoured with the 2,475th star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Zakaria is the latest top US journalist to admit passing another writer's work off as his own.

Actor will star in Darren Aronofsky's biblical adaptation.

After a pleasant lull, celebrity death hoaxes on social networking Web site Twitter seem to be making a comeback. This time they targetted pregnant actress Reese Witherspoon

Madonna tells fans to show the love for gay community but some LGBT activists not convinced.

The proposed takeover of Leeds United is said to have collapsed according to reports from the Leeds United Supporters Trust.

Radio 1 DJ tweets the world with news of pregnancy by son of Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood.

Senior politician dismisses Madonna's criticism of Pussy Riot blasphemy 'show trial' while she tours Russia as a lecture on morality.

The most notable change in the new update is the absence of native YouTube app that came bundled with the iPhone ever since its launch in 2007.

International athletes mix with tourists and commuters on capital's public transport

Two generals sacked, two men arrested and two embassies closed after pro-democracy teddy bears parachuted in.

Reality star shares first pictures of her second child with readers of Us Weekly

German-born supermodel tweets vintage shot of herself leaning into a car and flashing her gold underwear

As anniversary of English riots passes, Lianna Brinded examines how unanswered questions around shooting of Mark Duggan and the state of youth culture will spark more violence.

Watch the Throne rapper pays backhanded musical compliment to his curvy reality star girlfriend of just six months.

Apple and Amazon have bother suspended the ability to reset passwords over the phone, while a more secure service is worked out.

Iran appeals for help in rescuing hostages from rebel hands - and pledges to help Assad overcome Free Syrian Army.

Starbucks customers at its 7,000 US stores will be able to make credit card payments using their smartphones thanks to a deal with Square.

Office workers pile on to streets of South Africa's biggest city to witness unusual weather event.

In first TV appearance in weeks Syrian president tells Iran's security chief of determination to purge opposition.

Fans and celebrities rally to devastated couple after the death of their fourth child.

Syrian rebels threaten to kill remaining 45 Iranian hostages if Assad forces continue attack.

Racy album and single sleeve pay homage to Madonna's Like a Virgin hit.

Team GB's attempts to build on their three athletics gold medals continued in impressive fashion, as Lawrence Okoye reached Wednesday's men's discuss final.

Oscar-winner Natalie Portman and French-born dancer-choreographer Benjamin Millepied tied knot in a Jewish ceremony at a private home near Big Sur, California,

Deadly pre-dawn raid on Akouedo army base follows assault on police station checkpoint in Yopougon.

As part of our Twitter Top Ten series, we look at the best account to follow for the best Apple news, product reviews and rumour.