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A surprise victory for Samsung over Apple highlights problems inherent in the US patent system.

Magic Mike star's wife Jenna Dewan has given birth to baby girl in London hospital.

Hackers group Anonymous vows to bring Erdogan's government 'to its knees' as Turkey witnesses more violence.

Suspicious envelope addressed to US president similar to packages delivered to New York mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Ex-Jehova's Witness runs outfit called Divine Truth to promote himself and girlfriend as saviours.

FT, Reuters, AP and AFB among media giants targeted by hackers baking Damascus regime.

US President to announce moves to restrict strikes and make their use more transparent.

Following attacks on the accounts of The Financial Times and the Associated Press, Twitter introduces two-factor authentication.

Oklahoma suburbs bear brunt of twister which kills 91, including 20 children.

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

Hackers claiming to be from the Syrian Electronic Army have hacked the Financial Times website and Twitter feeds.

US president and Turkish prime minister insist Assad's regime should pave way for transitional government.

Associated Press's 2012 CIA Yemen terror plot operation story behind Justice Department seizure.

US Vice President Joe Biden has said there would "no legal reason" preventing a tax on violent video games

Israeli Prime Minister to visit Russia to stop Syria-bound missiles falling into Hezbollah's hands.

Prince Harry will attend the opening ceremony of the Warrior Games on the third day of his US tour.

Harry lays wreath at grave of US soldier Michael Stansbery who died in Afghanistan.

Cameron to urge Russia to find a political solution in Syria as Britain steps up efforts to lift EU arms embargo.

Presidential efforts to smooth welfare reform negotiations result in dream shot for Chambliss.

Lebanese army confirms Israeli warplanes flew over its airspace to launch attacks on Syria.

US president revisits earlier closure promise and says he does not want detainees to die on hunger strike.

US president addresses Jay-Z Open Letter Cuba controversy during White House correspondents' dinner speech.

Digital innovator explains how his geek tricks helped re-elect Obama.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was one of the most generous donors to US presidential family in 2011

While US and British governments had earlier said Assad regime may have used nerve gas sarin, Obama in no hurry to intervene in Syria.

British PM David Cameron and US say there is evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria by Bashar al-Assad regime.

UK Prime Minister echoes Barack Obama and says use of chemical weapons is "a red line for us to do more."

Pro-Assad forces hacked AP newswire Twitter account to say President Obama had been injured.

The yen's weakness and rise in US new home sales lift sentiments in Asian markets.

Fake tweet claimed President Obama injured in bomb blasts at White House, raising fresh concerns over Twitter security.