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Deadly NATO raid rocks Tripoli

Powerful explosions from a deadly NATO raid shook the Libyan capital Tripoli, killing at least three people and wounding another 150, a government spokesman said.

France says China backs Lagarde for IMF chief

China would back France's Finance Minister Christine Lagarde to head the International Monetary Fund, chief French government spokesman Francois Baroin said.

Plan in works for 500-foot, $100M Las Vegas wheel

A developer is rolling out plans to build a 500-foot viewing wheel on the Las Vegas Strip to give visitors an unparalleled view of Sin City.

Iceland volcano still spewing ash, Europe threatened

A plume of ash from an erupting Icelandic volcano is forecast to reach Britain forcing a change in US President Barack Obama's flight plans.

US tornado kills 116, warnings more storms on way

A tornado in Missouri, the deadliest single twister to strike the United States in six decades, killed 116 people.

Iceland volcano ash threatens Europe

A plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland could reach the airspace over mainland Europe later this week.

The "mad and addictive" world of Chelsea show gardens

Imagine spending £250,000 and working for a year under immense pressure, only for your creation to be pulled apart after just one week.

Missouri officials say at least 89 dead in tornado

Authorities say at least 89 have died in the massive tornado that struck the southwest Missouri city of Joplin.

Liem ranks second, earns Super Grandmaster title

Le Quang Liem finished second at the Capablanca Memorial 2011 after losing to Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine in the last round early May 22.

24 killed as tornado strikes Missouri

A tornado killed 24 people in the Missouri town of Joplin after twisters carved a swathe of destruction through the US southeast.

Internet bosses woo world leaders at 'e-G8'

The world's most powerful Internet and media barons gather in Paris on Tuesday in a show of strength to leaders at the G8 summit.

Obama stands by vision for Mideast peace

US President Barack Obama stood his ground to defend his vision of an Israel-Palestinian peace deal.

'Tree of Life' takes top honour at Cannes film festival

"The Tree of Life", an epic and ambitious coming-of-age film, won top honours Sunday at the Cannes festival.

Kate Middleton and Prince William back from honeymoon

Kate Middleton and Prince William are back on home turf after their 10-day honeymoon in the Seychelles.

Fears of more flight chaos as Iceland sees new eruption

A new volcanic eruption in Iceland shut down the country's airspace, a year after the eruption of nearby Eyjafjoell caused aviation chaos across Europe.

No clear Palme d'Or favourite as Cannes wraps

The Cannes film festival wraps up on Sunday with no clear favourite to win the Palme d'Or.

Beijing, Seoul offer support to Japan at summit

Chinese Premier said Beijing would ease some bans imposed on Japanese food imports as leaders of Japan, China and South Korea held a trilateral summit.