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Brutal London killing sparks security alert

A man has died in a suspected terror attack in London sparking a national security alert. The victim was hacked to death by two assailants who were then shot by police. British Prime Minister David Cameron immediately cut short a visit to Paris and called a meeting of the…

Man questioned over Boston bombings killed by FBI agent

The FBI says one of its agents has shot and killed a man, who turned violent while being questioned…

Tempers flare in Kiev council election row

A fight broke out inside the Kiev City Council building when Ukrainian opposition MPs tried to…

Pussy Riot member goes on hunger strike in Russia

A jailed member of Russia's Pussy Riot punk band is said to have gone on hunger strike. Maria Alyokhina is protesting over not being allowed to be in court for a parole hearing. She was jailed…

Freed hostages prompt security issues in Sinai

The release of seven security men by their kidnappers in Sinai has prompted Egypt's president to call on all militants to hand in their weapons. Mohamed Mursi also vowed to pursue a crackdown…