Australian lifeguard control and authorities have been notified of a massive school of sharks feeding off the southern Queensland coast.Related StoriesAnnual tomato throwing festivalPutin shoots whale with crossbow for scienceTiger cub found in suitcaseVideo of teacher in Thailand beating pupilsShock as shower of sparks burst from plane engine

A two-year-old Indonesian boy whose chain-smoking had shocked the world has reportadly given up.

Hurricane Earl has battered North Carolina's coast with rain, winds and waves and is swirling up the US east coast towards New England.Related StoriesIsraeli PM promises concessions in talksUS east coast braced for Hurricane EarlDrones to man US border with MexicoFuel tanker runs aground in CanadaOil rig fire extinguished

A fire on an oil platform that exploded off the Louisiana coast has been put out, the Coast Guard has confirmed.Related StoriesObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqShock as shower of sparks burst from plane engineAnother oil explosion in Gulf of MexicoFuel tanker runs aground in CanadaHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

A fuel tanker has run aground in the far north of Canada but none of the diesel it was carrying is believed to have spilled.Related StoriesHiker missing for two decades found in iceGreenpeace occupy Greenland drilling rigObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqOil rig fire extinguishedHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

The US government began using unmanned drones to monitor the entire border with Mexico in an attempt to tighten border security.Related StoriesObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqTruck full of dead bodies drags woman down streetUS group tries to halt "Ground Zero mosque" angerIsraeli PM promises concessions in talksHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

A hostage drama at a petrol station in Germany has ended without bloodshed when police Tasered the suspect.Related StoriesMan shot after storming embassy in IsraelPolice kill Manila hostage-takerBullet discovered in headache sufferer's headNo Angels singer escapes prison after HIV trialGunmen shoot dead four on Philippines bus

There are reports that an oil rig has exploded, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill.Related StoriesObamas visit the Gulf of MexicoObama visits New Orleans on Katrina anniversaryOil rig fire extinguished

As millions of children prepare to return school after the summer break, these pandas in Chengdu will be as well.Related StoriesBouncing baby boy as big as a six-year-oldFlood hit China braced for tropical stormBaby pygmy hippo makes his debutChinese drivers stuck in traffic for three daysChinese advert depicts princess lookalike in bra

Powerful Hurricane Earl is bearing down on the east coast of the US on a path toward North Carolina's barrier islands.Related StoriesObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'US group tries to halt "Ground Zero mosque" angerHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

Israeli and Palestinian leaders began direct peace negotiations even as hard-liners on both sides vowed never to accept a deal.Related StoriesObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'US group tries to halt "Ground Zero mosque" angerDrones to man US border with MexicoHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

A jam along China's Beijing-Tibet highway grew to more than 75 miles long as the tail back of cars extended into its third day.Related StoriesCollapsed bridge fix after China floodsBouncing baby boy as big as a six-year-oldFlood hit China braced for tropical stormChinese advert depicts princess lookalike in braBack to panda school in China

A controversial campaign depicting a Princess Diana lookalike in her underwear has been causing a bit of a stir.Related StoriesCollapsed bridge fix after China floodsBouncing baby boy as big as a six-year-oldFlood hit China braced for tropical stormChinese drivers stuck in traffic for three daysBack to panda school in China

A Muslim group in the US has unveiled a series of public service announcements designed to challenge growing anti-Muslim sentiment.Related StoriesObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqIsraeli PM promises concessions in talksUS east coast braced for Hurricane EarlDrones to man US border with MexicoHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

A truck carrying the bodies of massacre victims in Mexico has seriously injured a woman after knocking her over and crushing her.Related StoriesMexico drug kingpin caughtStudents among Britons held in Ibiza drugs raidSuspected mass grave found in KosovoNew video from trapped Chilean minersDrones to man US border with Mexico

A male pygmy hippopotamus has been shown to the public for the first time at Poland's Wroclaw Zoo.Related StoriesBack to panda school in China

The US President warns of peace talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders: 'they cannot afford to let it slip away'.Related StoriesHostage taken at Discovery HQ in USObama condemns violence as talks open in USIsraeli PM promises concessions in talksUS east coast braced for Hurricane EarlHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

Three bombs exploded during a Shia Muslim religious procession in Lahore killing 25 people and wounding about 150 others, officials say.Related StoriesUK to double aid to PakistanPakistan aid total reaches $800mRival rallies over Ground Zero mosque

Police have shot a man who took hostages at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel in suburban Washington.

US President Barack Obama has vowed that "extremists and rejectionists" would not derail the relaunch of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.Related StoriesHostage taken at Discovery HQ in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'Israeli PM promises concessions in talksUS east coast braced for Hurricane EarlHurricane Earl hits North Carolina coast

One hostage has been taken by a man with a handgun at the Discovery Channel headquarters building in suburban Washington say police.Related StoriesBratislava gunman leaves six deadStudents among Britons held in Ibiza drugs raidArchaeologists in Peru uncover ancient royalsObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'

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US Vice President Joe Biden has visited Iraq to mark the end of US combat operations.Related StoriesObama visits New Orleans on Katrina anniversaryUS ends combat missions in IraqObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'

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A Qantas jet headed for Australia returned safely to San Francisco Airport after sparks started coming the engine.Related StoriesAustralian markets hit after inconclusive electionGiant whale gives spectacular displayRare 'fire tornado' hits BrazilTax officials keep 'Crocodile Dundee' in AustraliaOil rig fire extinguished

President Barack Obama has declared an end to the seven-year US combat mission in Iraq.Related StoriesUS group tries to halt "Ground Zero mosque" angerIsraeli PM promises concessions in talksUS east coast braced for Hurricane EarlDrones to man US border with MexicoFuel tanker runs aground in Canada

President Barack Obama has declared the US combat mission in Iraq officially over in a move likely to be welcomed by Americans.Related StoriesBiden marks end of US combat role in IraqObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'US group tries to halt "Ground Zero mosque" angerUS east coast braced for Hurricane Earl

Protesters from Greenpeace have boarded a drilling rig operated by UK oil explorer Cairn Energy, halting its search for new reserves.Related StoriesDramatic rescue during flash floods in ColombiaDeadly mudslides affect China's Sichuan provinceObamas visit the Gulf of MexicoCarbon neutral round-the-world race underwayObama announces US troop withdrawal from Iraq

A video of a girl tossing puppies into a river has sparked outrage with Facebook pages calling for her to be tracked down and punished.Related StoriesPakistan's Indus river 'remains a threat'Pakistan seeks assistance from IMFFreshwater dolphins rescued from low level riverWater pumped from dangerous lake in French glacierIndian woman breastfeeds a calf

A Palestinian gunman has killed four Israelis on the eve of a new round of Middle East peace talks in Washington.Related StoriesTension after Iran nuclear breakthroughBombs kill scores in Iraq attacksObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'Israeli PM promises concessions in talks

Actress and UN ambassador Angelina Jolie has released a video asking for help on behalf of people affected by the floods in Pakistan.Related StoriesPakistan seeks assistance from IMFHard choices on flood spending for PakistanClegg praises Britain's generosity in PakistanPakistan seeks to save economy as more flee floodsPakistanis fear Taliban comeback after disaster

Rescuers have begun drilling an escape shaft to save 33 miners trapped after a cave-in at Chile's San Jose gold and copper mine.Related StoriesFresh trapped Chile miners footageDrilling to rescue Chilean miners to start soonChile looks to speed up rescue of trapped minersSuspected mass grave found in KosovoNew video from trapped Chilean miners

A number of students were among a group of 20 Britons arrested after police smashed a suspected drugs ring on Ibiza.Related StoriesMexican massacre prompts drugs cartel actionHilton arrested 'after cocaine fell from purse'Bratislava gunman leaves six deadHostage taken at Discovery HQ in USTruck full of dead bodies drags woman down street

Kosovo authorities say they have started digging next to a collapsed mine shaft searching for the bodies of more than 20 Serb civilians.Related StoriesChile miners rescue could take monthsFresh trapped Chile miners footageDrilling begins at Chilean mineObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqTruck full of dead bodies drags woman down street

The body of a man who fell to his death from a mountain more than two decades ago has been discovered in a well-preserved condition.Related StoriesWater pumped from dangerous lake in French glacier

BlackBerry's makers have been granted an extension of 60-days from the Indian Government to set up their servers in the country.Related StoriesBlackberry faces India banVideo of teacher in Thailand beating pupilsWhite tiger cub turns black in southern IndiaIndian woman breastfeeds a calf

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visited troops in Afghanistan's Helmand province.Related StoriesDead soldier namedClegg praises Britain's generosity in PakistanPakistanis fear Taliban comeback after disasterPutin shoots whale with crossbow for scienceObama announces US troop withdrawal from Iraq

A teacher is being investigated after mobile phone footage shows him beating pupils with a cane in Thailand.Related StoriesAmateur astronomer captures Jupiter flashMajor operation to move obese Bangkok womanTiger cub found in suitcaseHurricane Earl gains strengthBlackBerry given reprieve in India

A white tiger cub born in India's Tamil Nadu state seems to have changed its colour, with most of its body and legs now appearing black.Related StoriesTiger cub found in suitcaseBlackBerry given reprieve in IndiaIndian woman breastfeeds a calf

Dutch police detained two Yemeni men at Amsterdam airport on suspicion of terrorist conspiracy after a tip-off from the United States.

Police have arrested a major drug trafficker, nicknamed "La Barbie", in Mexico.Related StoriesMexico City, Mentos and Soda!Mexican massacre prompts drugs cartel actionBratislava gunman leaves six deadObama condemns violence as talks open in USObama warns: Don't let peace talks 'slip away'

Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and roof-ripping winds.Related StoriesRare 'fire tornado' hits BrazilMexican massacre prompts drugs cartel actionHurricane Earl gains strengthObama announces US troop withdrawal from IraqObama condemns violence as talks open in US

A hungry, orphaned calf feeds from an Indian villager, Couthi Bai's breasts.Related StoriesBlackberry faces India banWhite tiger cub turns black in southern IndiaBlackBerry given reprieve in IndiaSecond animal cruelty video sparks outrage

Hurricane Earl strengthened into a major storm on as it lashed the northeast Caribbean islands.Related StoriesMexican massacre prompts drugs cartel actionObama visits New Orleans on Katrina anniversaryHurricane Earl heads towards the USVideo of teacher in Thailand beating pupilsObama announces US troop withdrawal from Iraq

A gunman in the Slovak capital has gone on the rampage, killing six and wounding at least 14.Related StoriesPolice kill Manila hostage-takerBombs kill scores in Iraq attacksGunmen shoot dead four on Philippines busMexico drug kingpin caughtStudents among Britons held in Ibiza drugs raid

New South Wales police arrested a French man in Sydney after he climbed to the top of a skyscraper.Related StoriesWater pumped from dangerous lake in French glacier

Barack Obama has pledged to finish restoring the Gulf Coast area hit by Hurricane Katrina, five years after the storm ravaged the region.Related StoriesMiddle East peace talks welcomedRival rallies over Ground Zero mosqueFlood hit China braced for tropical stormHurricane Earl gains strengthObama announces US troop withdrawal from Iraq

Police say Paris Hilton dropped a packet of cocaine whilst in the presence of police officers, which led to her arrest in Las Vegas.Related StoriesMichael Douglas 'optimistic' about cancer battleCourt date set for Jackson manslaughter caseMexican massacre prompts drugs cartel actionStudents among Britons held in Ibiza drugs raid

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