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21 May 2013 Last updated at 11:01 ET

Search for US tornado survivors

The search for victims of the gigantic tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb continues into a second day, with 24 people confirmed dead.

Oklahoma tornado disaster Live

Live coverage of the aftermath of a tornado in Oklahoma which has left at least 24 people dead.

Syria and Israel in exchange of fire

Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.

Suicide inside Notre Dame de Paris

A man has shot himself dead in front of an altar inside the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, police say, forcing its evacuation.
Apple's Tim Cook to defend tax claim

Apple chief executive Tim Cook is expected to defend the tech giant's tax strategy during a Senate grilling.
Fresh bombings in Iraq 'kill 13'
Muslims jailed over Burma clashes
North Koreans free Chinese crew
Oscar Pistorius' brother acquitted
Barroso urges full tax data exchange
Deadly virus kills Tunisian man
Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies

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