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Mourinho & Ronaldo off as Real lose

Fri, 2013-05-17 14:36
Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo are sent off as Real Madrid lose bad-tempered Copa del Rey final 2-1 to Atletico Madrid.

Deadly blasts target Iraqi Sunnis

Fri, 2013-05-17 14:26
More than 60 people have died in attacks in and around Baghdad, apparently targeting Sunnis, in the worst day of violence in Iraq for months.

VIDEO: Sunnis targeted in deadly Iraq blasts

Fri, 2013-05-17 14:15
More than 60 people have been killed and dozens hurt in several bomb attacks apparently targeting Sunnis, in Iraq's worst day of violence for months.

'Bomb' removed from gun attack scene

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:51
Police find what they believe is a bomb in the Foxes Glen area of west Belfast - the scene of a gun attack on officers on Thursday afternoon.

VIDEO: Ferguson on retiring and Beckham

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:36
Ahead of his final match in charge of Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks back on his decision to retire - and reveals what he will miss most about the club.

VIDEO: Queen puts foot in it on Cornwall trip

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:36
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh placed their feet in casts on Friday as they visited Cornwall

VIDEO: Clashes at gay rally in Georgia

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:26
Conservative protesters have broken up a gay rally in the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

Leinster 34-13 Stade Francais

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:16
Leinster produce a display of clinical finishing as they beat Stade Francais in Friday's Amlin Challenge Cup final.

'More than 1.5m' Syrian refugees

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:10
The UN's refugee agency says that more than 1.5m people have fled the conflict in Syria, and warns the total is likely to be far higher.

Toronto mayor denies drug film claim

Fri, 2013-05-17 13:08
The mayor of the Canadian city of Toronto, Rob Ford, denies allegations that he has been caught on video smoking crack cocaine.

Stoke investigate pig's head reports

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:58
Stoke City are to investigate after reports that a pig's head was left in striker Kenwyne Jones's locker.

VIDEO: Man lists 12,000 call menu options

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:46
Retired IT manager Nigel Clarke, from Kent in the UK, has launched a website listing the call centre menu sequences for accessing thousands of services.

Anderson takes 300th Test wicket

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:32
James Anderson becomes only the fourth England player to take 300 Test wickets during the first Test against New Zealand.

Litvinenko inquest future in doubt

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:23
The inquest into the death of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko could be replaced by a form of public inquiry to allow evidence about Russia's alleged role in the killing to be heard in secret.

Tax agency mistakes 'not political'

Fri, 2013-05-17 12:14
Senior US tax officials deny the extra scrutiny given to conservative political groups ahead of the 2012 election was motivated by partisan bias.

Nigeria air raids on militant camps

Fri, 2013-05-17 11:58
Air raids target a militant training camp in north-east Nigeria as a military plane is hit by anti-aircraft fire, officials say.

Poulter disgusted by Match Play loss

Fri, 2013-05-17 11:54
Ian Poulter describes his performance as "disgusting" after being eliminated from the World Match Play Championship.

UK's most streamed song revealed

Fri, 2013-05-17 11:51
The Official Charts Company has revealed the most streamed song of the last twelve months

Lightning hits house in thunderstorm

Fri, 2013-05-17 11:46
Lightning strikes a house as a thunderstorm brings torrential rain to south west Wales.

VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark

Fri, 2013-05-17 11:38
After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife.
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