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UN In Emergency Meeting Over Syrian Massacre Icon: Arrow
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Syria, as international condemnation grows over a massacre in the town of Houla.

Pub Shooting: Killed Man Had 'A Big Heart' Icon: Arrow
The family of a young dad killed in a pub shooting has paid tribute to him, as police arrest four people over the attack.

Man Drowns Rescuing Two Children In Sea Icon: Arrow
A man has drowned after rescuing two children playing in the sea at West Wittering Beach in West Sussex.

Baroness' Income Error Puts PM Under Pressure Icon: Arrow
Conservative Party chairman Baroness Warsi has admitted she failed to declare thousands of pounds in rental income.

Afghan Family Of Eight 'Die In Nato Airstrike' Icon: Arrow
A Nato airstrike has killed a family of eight, including six children, in their home in Afghanistan's eastern province of Paktia, the country's officials have said.

Soak Up The Sun: Cooler Weather On The Way Icon: Arrow
Britons hoping the recent sunshine and soaring temperatures signalled the start of an unbroken run of glorious summer weather look set to be disappointed.

Flour Power: Protest Against GM Wheat Crop Icon: Arrow
About 200 anti-GM activists have protested outside an agricultural research centre where a genetically modified wheat crop is being grown.

Briton Badly Hurt In Hotel Balcony Plunge Icon: Arrow
A UK holidaymaker is in a critical condition after falling from the balcony of her hotel room on the Spanish island of Majorca - where three Britons have died in similar incidents in recent weeks.

Threats See Lady Gaga Cancel Biggest Asia Gig Icon: Arrow
Lady Gaga has cancelled what was set to be the largest gig on her tour of Asia because of security fears following threats from Islamic hardliners.

Sweden Wins Eurovision As UK Entry Falls Flat Icon: Arrow
The rest of Europe failed to warm to the UK's Eurovision entry, sung by Engelbert Humperdinck - with the veteran pop singer coming second from last.

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