Ariel Sharon Dead: Israel's Ex-PM Dies

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon has died following a long illness. The 85-year-old's son was quoted as saying he had died, eight years since a stroke at the height of his powers left him in a coma. Gilad Sharon said: "He has gone. He went...

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Shangri-La: Ancient Homes Destroyed By Fire

A 1,300-year-old Tibetan village has been partially destroyed by fire, according to state media. The fire began at around 1.30am in Dukezong, in Shangri-La, in China's southwest Yunnan province, and destroyed more than 100 traditional wooden houses,...

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Handcuffed Teen 'Shot Himself' In Police Car

A teenage suspect who was handcuffed behind his back fatally shot himself in the head while in the back of a police car despite being frisked, officers believe. Jesus Huerta's handgun was not spotted by police and a dispatcher did not tell officers...

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Slavery 'Should Be Made Essential Reading'

By Nick Martin, News Correspondent The teaching of Britain's involvement in the slave trade is "patchy" and not enough time is devoted to it despite the subject being on the national curriculum, it has been claimed. The Department for Education...

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Teachers 'Should Face Regular Classroom MOTs'

Teachers should be made to have licences and will face the sack if they fail to pass checks on their abilities, the Labour party has said. Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt said he wants teachers to be reviewed every few years to improve standards...

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British Dad Drowns After Rescuing Sons

A British man has died after rescuing his two sons who were caught in a rip tide at a beach on Australia's east coast. The 44-year-old was with his family at Burrill Beach, about 150 miles south of Sydney, when the incident happened at around noon on...

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CAR: More Violence As Foreigners Set To Leave

More violence has broken out in the Central African Republic (CAR) capital of Bangui following the resignation of the country's president and prime minister. At least three people were killed in the clashes, including a Christian vigilante, an ex-Seleka...

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Missing Student Harry Martin: Body Found

Emergency services searching for a student who disappeared after going out to take pictures of stormy seas have found a body. Harry Martin left his home on January 2 and was last seen walking towards a coastal path near his home in Devon. A spokesman...

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Duggan Vigil: Hundreds Gather In Tottenham

A vigil for Mark Duggan - whose death at the hands of police marksmen in August 2011 sparked nationwide riots - has passed peacefully. Hundreds of relatives and supporters of the 29-year-old gathered outside Tottenham police station this afternoon and...

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Flood Warnings As River Levels Set To Rise

Homeowners in southern England have been warned to prepare for further flooding today after heavy rainfall caused the River Thames to burst its banks. The Environment Agency (EA) has warned people living along the lower reaches of the Thames to be aware...

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