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Powerful gun lobby claims weapon-free schools tell killers they are best place to inflict 'maximum mayhem'.

Massachusetts senator and former Democrat presidential candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton in key role.

Activist said she wants to "make change" by joining radical feminist group in Sweden.

Staff sergeant escapes with $500 fine despite widespread condemnation of actions in YouTube film.

Further attack highlights desperation of regime, says Nato, while rebels fear chemical weapons will be next.

Washington uses drones to combat Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents in the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Opposition leader demands death penalty while Delhi chief minister announces more help for victims.

Republicans call off a vote on "Plan B" to raise taxes on those earning more than £614,000 due to lack of support.

UN resolution urges multi-stage process in ousting Islamist militant groups from northern Mali.

UN says 23 bodies recovered and all missing are presumed dead.

Aliaa Magda Elmahdy stages nude demo with Femen radicals outside Egyptian embassy in Stockholm.

Threat assessments that look at suicide and murder risk most effective way to stop repeat of school massacre.

Monkey found wandering in Ikea car park in Toronto 'illegally taken' from owner by animal welfare.

Bunker 42 deep underground in Moscow to host end-of-the-world party for £600 a head.

Video of cattle truck tipping over and sending herd of cows spilling out has become viral hit on YouTube.

Robotic telescope set up to offer live coverage of Mayan apocalypse.

Dutch skydiver found by rabbit hunters by chance earlier this week.

French president Francois Hollande has refused to issue a full apology for France's 132 year colonial rule in Algeria.

The French President Francois Hollande spoke out on a visit to Algeria saying that France had played a contentious role in supressing the Algerian people. Speaking in French He said

65-year-old sentenced to nine years for laundering money through New York pizzerias.

Obama says words 'need to lead to action' following shooting of 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut.

Following the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut, all eyes are on President Obama to try and tackle gun legislation particularly the sale of military style assault weapons and ammunition.

Bird conservation organisation lambasts YouTube Golden Eagle Snatches Kid video as stupid garbage.

Morgan discusses US gun laws with Larry Pratt during CNN interview in wake of Sandy Hook massacre.

The US government has issued guidelines on how to tell children about the forthcoming apocalypse.

The President may be saying all the right things about curbing America's rampant gun culture, but, Gareth Platt believes, he will find actions far trickier than words.

Liza Long wrote a blog post entitled I'm Adam Lanza's Mother in which she talks about the difficulties of having a mentally ill son with violent tendencies.

Former IMF chief accused of aggravated pimping for organised vice ring in Lille's Hotel Carlton.

Babygros read: “9 Months Ago My Mommy Read 50 Shades of Grey” and “My mommy aims to please”.