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Fast and Furious star Paul Walker was laid to rest on Saturday in Hollywood.

Twilight star Kristen Stewart was the inspiration for actor James Franco's book on the sexual merry-go-round of Tinseltown.

UK human rights group claims 14 children among dead in latest strike by regime on rebels.

Santacon organisers warn thousands of people dressed as Father Christmas to behave themselves.

New book suggests that Noah's Ark was round, made from reeds and the length of six double-decker buses.

Most touching tributes at the funeral of Nelson Mandela paid by those who knew him best.

Kim Kyong-hui, the aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is named as a member of a prestigious committee, indicating she remains inside the regime's inner circle - so far.

Mandela's Thembu community conducting traditional Xhosa ceremony, including songs in praise of late South African leader.

Crowds lined the streets of Qunu to honour the South African leader.

Survey exposes ignorance of religious meaning of Christmas.

Tutu cancels flight after receiving no invitation to Mandela burial ceremony.

On the eve of Nelson Mandela's funeral, we remember 10 other people whose deaths triggered international outpourings of grief.

Photograph of kiss during demonstration against high-speed rail link shows act of 'sexual violence'.

More than 1,400 car enthusiasts are expected to attend a 'cruise' for Fast and Furious star Paul Walker in Hamilton this weekend.

Officials say tree decorated with sex toys flies in face of need for 'sobriety in urban decorations'.

Ruthless ousting and execution of formerly trusted adviser put whole world on alert.

Pop heart-throb Justin Bieber issued with an international arrest warrant for a number of offences that could see him in court.

Vehicle, driven by Walker's iconic character Brian O'Conner in movie, up for sale.

Which are the lucky numbers?

Indian equal rights activist decries a court verdict that made homosexuality illegal

Student, 18, looking for revenge against teacher at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, injures one critically.

The armed gunman reportedly turned his weapon on himself after injuring two students.

The Country Sheriff has reported that the suspect in the shooting is deceased.

Police reports of a shooting at a Denver High School

Eight patients admitted to hospital with botulism poisoning after drinking prison-brewed wine.

Dog saves Vivian Mayo from hypothermia in frozen wilderness by preserving her body heat after snowmobile breakdown.

Neo-Nazi supporters target anti-fascist football club and immigrants' gathering sites.

WikiLeaks cable from 2008 reveals Holy See's botched diplomatic effort to locate and free ex-FBI agent.

Snow has fallen across the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Israel, bringing joy to many, but exacerbating the misery of others