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Toby Burke, 48, had to use his bare hands to fight off the animal when it attacked his family in Alaska.

Ricardo Portillo fell into a coma when he was punched during a football match in Utah

Hundreds of right-wing supporters demonstrate against World Jewish Congress in Budapest.

Illegal trading of dog meat sparks police probe in Morocco after a man from Casablanca was arrested with the dog carcasses meant for restaurants.

Part X-Factor, part-Apprentice, The President hit TV show pits Palestinians in mock electoral contest.

The passengers, all in their 30s, were killed when the vehicle caught fire crossing the San Mateo Hayward Bridge.

Israeli airstrikes hit Jamraya military facility on the outskirts of the capital, Syrian state media reports.

Hezbollah promises to defend Assad while Iran offers military training for Syrian army.

Two people have died after a train carrying highly toxic chemicals was derailed in Belgium and burst into flames.

Damascus rocked by huge explosions as Israeli warplanes strike targets including Jamraya research facility.

The party claims that action is needed to increase Britain's white population.

Former V-P candidate praises delegates at US gun lobby convention, saying "you don't retreat"

Hundreds of homes are evacuated as 900 firefighters battle to control inferno fanned by strong winds.

Shayden Thorne, a 25-year-old Perth native, has been held for 18 months on terrorism-related charges

UN and Arab League special envoy said be frustrated over never-ending Syrian conflict.

Israeli officials confirm its air force carried out raid targeting "game-changing" weapons.

The CEO of New York brokerage Rapid Realty has offered staff a 15% pay rise if they get a tattoo of the company's logo.

Parents in Colorado appalled after entire class of seven-year-olds have adhesive attached to their lips.

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

US president insists use of chemical weapons in Syria will be 'game changer' but says Washington's response would not be rushed.

Winds and hot weather strengthen flames threatening 2,000 homes on US Pacific coast.

EXCLUSIVE: Documents found in rubble contradict Benetton statement it had cut links with garment factories.

Congolese-born Italian integration minister says: I'm black and I'm proud.

Four suspended for risking lives of 160 passengers on Bangkok-Delhi flight with impromptu sleep and autopilot switch-off.

Former Chongqing city official depicted in the throes of passion with 18-year-old nursing student Zhao Hongxia in January.

The Eta Aquarids peak will occur on the night of 5 May and into the morning of 6 May.

Banners express solidarity with man who injured two policemen in attack on PM Enrico Letta's office in Rome.

Woman whose disappearance led to her being declared dead comes back for family - but they do not want her.

A seven-month-old male foetus was found in the toilet of the residence of a woman in Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) and police has held the woman for questioning.