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Missing 19-Year-Old Student "Lied" About Her Whereabouts

A 19-year-old girl who was reported missing after telling her parents she was going to a music festival has been found in Texas. She had reportedly told her close friends that she was in Waco, Texas and was eventually...

Bewitched Creator Dies Aged 100

Famed for the creation of the 1960's US sitcom Bewitched, Sol Saks lost his battle with pneumonia. He died at the age of 100 of respiratory failure.

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Rebecca Black Under Police Protection Following Death Threats

The "Friday" singer who leapt to fame following her YouTube hit which has been seen by hundreds of millions of people worldwide feared for her life after receiving death threats through e-mail and over the phone to her management company.

Millions of dollars worth of Malaria drugs believed to be stolen

Millions of dollars worth of malaria drugs is believed to have been stolen, according to confidential documents obtained by the Associated Press. The global health fund discovered the theft which has occurred during recent years, even more so than it previously believed.

Yoshiki Crystal Piano Reaches $1.2 Million

Yoshiki's crystal piano has reached $1.2 million in Yahoo! Japan's charity auction, the biggest celebrity auction for the Japanese Earthquake appeal. Showing no signs of slowing down with days left of the auction, the crystal Kawai CR-40 belongs to one of Japan's biggest heavy weight stars.

Suspected Arson Attack on Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Church

Barcelona's historic Sagrada Familia Church has become victim of a suspected arson attack after flames began tearing through the building. 1,500 tourists were forced to evacuate the church after a man is believed to have began the fire, the authorities said.

Nepal faces fuel crisis amidst shortage

Price rises in fuel have forced the Nepal Oil Corporation to halt the importation of diesel, kerosene and petrol from India to Kathmandu and greater Nepal. A spokesman for the company has told the BBC that they have been unable to purchase enough fuel...

Yoshiki's Crystal Piano Reaches $360,000 in Charity Auction for Japan

A Crystal piano donated by X Japan leader Yoshiki for the Yahoo! Japan "Eastern Japan Earthquake Charity Auction" has exceeded 30 million yen ($360,000).

At least 7 killed in Arkansas Tornado disaster

A tornado which battled its way through Oklahoma and Arkansas has left at least 7 dead, including a 6 year old child and an 18 month old baby girl. The powerful storm ripped through three counties leaving destruction in its trail.

Queen's Funeral Practice Takes Place At The Royal Wedding

As Britain prepares for the wedding of the year, the event is set to double up as rehearsals for the funeral of the Queen. The wedding, which takes place on the 29th April 2011 between future king Prince William and Kate Middleton, has taken ...

Ireland on the road to travel recovery

The long and windy road to travel recovery has taken a sudden boost in Ireland as the second quarter is set to make the first growth since early 2008. The boost has come alongside the introduction of new tourism industry Taskforce to work with the State tourism industry...

Fourteen year old girl arrested for adultery in the UAE

A fourteen year old girl has been detained in the United Arab Emirates based on charges of adultery. The minor, who is due to attend court next month, was arrested by Ajman Police after casually meeting her boyfriend on the roof of her family home.

Seattle school renames Easter Eggs 'Spring Spheres'

As Easter is fast approaching, many boys and girls are looking forward to a visit from the Easter Bunny, leaving delicious Easter Eggs behind. Although at one Seattle Public School, two words cannot be mentioned - "Easter Eggs".

Suicide Bomber takes ten lives in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber has left ten dead following an attack on tribal elders in Eastern Afghanistan, the interior ministry has said. The bomber took the lives of ten people, including Pro-Government tribal elder Haji Malik Zarin.

New Tallest Building Planned for Saudi Arabia

Work on a mile high skyscraper is expected to begin, after being commissioned by the Saudi Royal family yesterday (Monday 11th April).

EU reviewing compensation rules on grounded flights

Following the $3.57bn compensation charge levied at European airlines following last year's ash cloud catastrophe, EU lawmakers are reviewing the rules governing compensation. Airlines have been lobbying for a review of the laws which usually...

American Airlines and Expedia End Month-Old Dispute

In a long-standing argument over online travel site commissions, American Airlines pulled its itineraries from Orbitz in an attempt to draw customers directly through the American website. This lead to Expedia dropping flights from its site in January.

Libya: New Rocket Attack on Misrata

A new rocket attack has begun in the city of Misrata, according to a rebel spokesman in a phone conversation with Reuters. Known only as Ali, the spokesman told the news agency that the bombardment started on Monday morning and was continuing before the phone line went dead.

Johnson & Johnson pays $70m to settle overseas bribery allegations

Johnson & Johnson, the Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, has agreed to pay out $70m in settlement of bribery and kickback allegations designed to win over business overseas. $21.4m of the fine is to settle criminal charges, while...

UN discovers over 100 bodies in the Ivory Coast

Rupert Colville of the UN High Commissioner for Human rights has told the press "The human rights team [in] west Cote d'Ivoire found more than 100 bodies in the past 24 hours in 3 locations." He went on to add that all of the killings are being considered to be ethnically motivated.

BREAKING NEWS: Tsunami Warning for North-Eastern Japan

A tsunami has been predicted in north-eastern Japan with the whole area, which was devastated by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami last month, has been issued a tsunami warning. Japanese TV has just broken the news and warned those in low-lying areas to move to higher ground.

Penelope Cruz confirms Woody Allen Reunion, Film Won't be in New York

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, actress Penelope Cruz has confirmed that her next movie will involve comic actor, writer and director Woody Allen. Cruz was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars following her involvement with Allen in the move "Vicky Cristina Barcelona".

Five Major Atlantic Hurricanes Due for 2011

Colorado State University released a statement to Reuters today which points to a heightened Atlantic hurricane season this year. Staff at the University are predicting a "above-average" season for 2011, with around 16 named storms in total.

US and Russia finalize $367m helicopter sale for Afghanistan

Abdul Wahab Wardak, Air Chief General of Afghanistan, has told the media that America and Russia are about to sign a contract to supply Afghanistan with 21 Russian helicopters. The deal has so far been on the negotiating table for over a year.

Southern Storms Update: Death Toll Rises to Eight

The National Weather Service received over 600 reports of extreme wind over the last couple of days in the Southern States during storms which have claimed the lives of eight people. Six died in Georgia as a direct result of the storms, while local authorities are reporting...

WWE Tough Enough 2011 Premieres to Great Acclaim Across US

A day after WrestleMania XXVII, USA Network has premiered its revival of the WWE Tough Enough reality show. Hosted by fan favourite "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, the show sees 14 hopeful wrestlers from across the country work under trainers Brooker T, Trish Stratus and Bill DeMott in a series of elimination rounds.

Twitter Scam Spreading Around the World

The 'Profile Spy' app on Facebook saw many curious users fall for the self-perpetuating scam which hit a peak in the summer of last year - Today has seen a similar scam explode on Twitter, with clicks to the fake link reaching over 30,000 in a single day.

Featured Video: Katy Perry Leaves Earth in Video for New Single, E.T

Today saw the release of the music video for E.T. (see below), Katy Perry's fourth single from the Teenage Dream album which is the latest in a string of number ones for the young pop artist. Featuring the ever-controversial Kanye West, the single has beaten Lady Gaga's recent Born This Way from the top spot.

Lorry and Haulage Legend Eddie Stobart Dies

Edward Stobart has died this morning as a result of heart problems in a hospital in Conventry, UK. The haulage firm, which he managed for over 30 years, was founded by his father in the 1950s and grew to become a much-loved part of trucking culture.

Further Blow to Gaddafi - Libya's Foreign Minister Defects to the UK

News has just broken that Libyan foreign minister Moussa Koussa arrived in Britain last night, stating that he was "no longer willing" to work under Colonel Gaddafi's regime. Koussa was one of the most powerful officials in the country outside of the Gaddafi family.

Kansas City beats 1,100 other applicants in bid for Google fiber net project

Kansas City will be the first in America to benefit from Google's ultra-fast internet connection, which will be available to residents from 2012.

Tea Party rapidly losing popularity across America

A CNN poll has revealed that the Tea Party, the conservative Republican movement, is rapidly decreasing in popularly. Nearly half of America has a negative view of the grass-roots organization, with less than a third of the population having a positive view.

Canada - Radian6 Sold for $325m

Salesforce.com, the Californian cloud service provider, has bought social media tracking outfit Radian6 for $326m (£203m) in cash and shares.

Apple Developer Conference in San Francisco Already sold Out

The WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) is being held this year in San Francisco, running from June 6 to June 10 - however, any developers without a ticket who were hoping to travel to the conference are now facing a 'sold out' sign on the Apple web site, a day before they were put on sale.

French 'Spiderman' Climbs World's Tallest Building

As the tallest building in the world, The Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai stands at 828m (2717ft) amid other impressive skyscrapers in the UAE city of Dubai. After six hours of climbing the tower's facade, Alain Robert (dubbed the 'French Spiderman') reached the top of the tower in the early evening on Monday.

World News: Lead roles chosen for Superman movie

Amy Adams and Henry Cavill to star in Zack Snyder's comic book reboot

Radiation detected in Massachusettes

A sample of rainwater taken in Boston, Massachusetts, has been found to contain traces of radioiodine-131.

Elizabeth Taylor buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Celebrity graveyard is the traditional resting place for the stars of the big screen.

Planet switches off for Earth Hour

Countries around the world are preparing to power down for tomorrow's Earth Hour, as part of a global project to raise awareness about climate change.

2011 Cherry Blossom Festival to help Japan

The nation's capitol is celebrating the arrival of spring this weekend, with many events hoping to raise money to help Japan in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami which left thousands dead and homeless.

Portugal set for EU bailout in debt crisis

Prime Minister José Socrates stepped down after his minority government was defeated by the opposition, who said that his package of decreased public spending and tax hikes went "too far".

Cricket World Cup Sees Tourism Rise in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

The second quarter final of the 2011 Cricket World Cup finals is underway, seeing Australia and India pair off in Ahmedabad, India. The tournament has seen thousands of travelers make their way to the region to see matches in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

LATEST: Japan devastation and warnings

The latest news from the events at Fukushimi and across Japan. Updated as news of the devastation comes in.

Travel Restrictions Further Eased for Cuba

Following Obama's relaxing of certain travel restrictions to Cuba in late 2010, the White House has given approval to eight American airports to run flights to the country. It is hoped by many to be another step towards total access for US citizens to Cuba.

U.S Advises Caution in Traveling to Yemen

Alongside an official warning to US citizens considering travelling to Yemen, the Department of State has advised any Americans situated in the country at present to leave willingly as evacuation may not be possible at a later date should a crisis break out.

Libya Crisis Worsens

Sheer volume of refugees brings chaos to Libya and its borders.

Business Trips to Hong Kong A Big Growth Sector

The amount of people traveling to Hong Kong on business trips rose by a staggering 22% in 2010, in part due to the less volatile economic conditions and the inexpensive Hong Kong dollar, tourism officials announced today.

Somali Pirate Hostage Killed in Failed Rescue

Two couples mortally wounded during U.S naval rescue attempt

TUI Travel and Intrepid Merge

One of the United Kingdom’s major travel groups, TUI Travel PLC, announced today that they were joining forces with Australia’s Intrepid Travel. The two hope that combining their existing operations will put them in a position of global leaders in the adventure travel industry.

Anti-Governmental Protests Spread

Libya has become the latest country involved in a string of protests sweeping across North Africa and the Middle East has begun in Libya. As Egypt manages to bring civil discourse under control, clashes between demonstrators and police in Libya's coastal city of Benghazi erupt.

Unrest Has Cost Egypt Over $1bn and Rising

Usually pulling in nearly 15 million visitors every year, the recent political chaos in Egypt which resulted in mass protests and rioting came just as the country was expecting its peak winter season for tourism.

ICC Cricket World Cup a boon for Indian Travel

Despite the troubles dogging the commonwealth games hosted in Delhi in 2010, India saw a large increase in tourism revenue as many travelers flocked to the global sporting event. It is hoped to repeat this boost in revenue this year by hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup.

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