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Bomb blast troops 'died in vain'

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Former MP George Galloway claims six soldiers killed together in Afghanistan, including five from Yorkshire, "died in vain".
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Previously undisclosed Lockerbie files published

AP - World News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
LONDON (AP) -- A Scottish newspaper on Sunday published previously undisclosed files on the 1988 Pan Am bombing that killed hundreds over Lockerbie, arguing it is in the public interest to ignore data protection laws that have kept the documents from the public....

Romney looks to pad delegate lead in 2 primaries

AP - Politics - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mitt Romney was inching closer to officially claiming the Republican presidential nomination as Arkansas and Kentucky voted in primaries Tuesday....

With win in hand from La., Santorum eyes Wis.

AP - Politics - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Another victory in hand but still badly trailing rival Mitt Romney, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum vowed to continue his campaign despite an increasingly steep climb to the nomination....

With win in hand from La., Santorum eyes Wis.

AP - Politics - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Another victory in hand but still badly trailing rival Mitt Romney, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum vowed to continue his campaign despite an increasingly steep climb to the nomination....

Hit-and-run crash cyclist dies

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
A teenage cyclist has died after being struck by a car that failed to stop in south-east London, police say.
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Sick Suu Kyi cancels campaigning

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi suspends her campaign because of ill-health a week before she is due to stand for a seat in parliament.
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Queen stuns couple, attends wedding

CNN - Top Stories - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
John and Frances Canning didn't really expect Queen Elizabeth to come to their wedding, but when they learned she was going to be in Manchester, England, on the day of their nuptials, they sent an invitation on a whim.
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Rangers 3-2 Celtic

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Reigning champions Rangers prevent the Scottish title being won at Ibrox despite a dramatic late rally from nine-man Celtic.
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Annan is 'last chance' for Syria

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gives envoy Kofi Annan's mission full backing, saying it may be the "last chance" to avoid a long civil war.
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VIDEO: Button's race ruined after crash

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Jenson Button tries and fails to get past HRT's Narain Karthikeyan losing part of his front wing in the process thus ending his hopes of winning the Malaysian Grand Prix. (UK users only)
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Talks 'soon' on political funding

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Cross-party talks on reforming the rules on political party funding are to start soon, Liberal Democrat Danny Alexander says.
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WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Press kept out in S. Korea

AP - U.S. News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- This is South Korea, right? The democracy with a free press and a close alliance with the United States?...
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U.S. gives $860,000 to Afghan families

CNN - Top Stories - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
The money goes to the families of 16 people killed and six people injured, provincial council members say. The shooting rampage is blamed on a U.S. soldier.
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Previously undisclosed Lockerbie files published

AP - World News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
LONDON (AP) -- A Scottish newspaper has published what it says are previously undisclosed files on the 1988 Pan Am bombing that the only suspect convicted in the case has claimed cast doubt on his involvement....

Syria is top item as US, Turkish leaders confer

AP - U.S. News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- President Barack Obama said he and Turkey's prime minister are looking for ways to bring about needed change in Syria as that nation's leadership continues a bloody crackdown on civilians....
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Italian hostage released in India

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Claudio Colangelo, one of two Italians taken hostage by Maoist rebels in India almost two weeks ago, is released.
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VIDEO: Grant's new role as cartoon captain

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Hugh Grant is taking a break from his usual romantic comedy roles to play a pirate captain in a new animated movie from the makers of Wallace and Grommit.
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VIDEO: Sport Relief runs across the UK

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
Thousands of people across the UK have been participating in running events raising money for Sport Relief.
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West Sussex plans drought summit

BBC - News - Tue, 2026-05-05 17:50
A drought summit is to be held in West Sussex to prepare for a hosepipe ban.
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