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A magnitude-6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least six people, causing "significant damage" to the region's cultural heritage.

Thousands of Chelsea fans are cheering on the squad during a parade to celebrate the Champions League victory.

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck says Roberto Di Matteo is "under serious consideration" for the manager's job.

Crowded House drummer Peter Jones dies at the age of 45.

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US baby boomers are advised to get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, in a move health officials say could save 120,000 lives.

Facebook shares end a volatile first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing, having initially jumped more than 10%.

The US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon ship to the International Space Station.

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The fiery Mediterranean coast: Italy’s western seaboard is lined with some of Europe’s most active volcanoes, whose explosions have lead to the destroyed towns and idyllic islands that attract travellers today.

Bhutan, the kingdom of the clouds: The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is a place where Buddhist traditions mix with modernity, and reverence is shown to tigers and the flaming thunderbolt of wisdom.

Hong Kong’s international art fair: Starting 17 May is ART HK 12, an international art fair that this year will play host to 266 galleries from 39 countries.

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