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ELO Cellist Killed By Runaway Giant Hay Bale
ELO Cellist Killed By Runaway Giant Hay Bale

Mike Edwards was driving along the side of a steep a field when the 94 stone (600kg) bale careered down...

Two British Soldiers Die After Afghan Blasts
Two British Soldiers Die After Afghan Blasts

A British soldier has died in hospital in the UK while another has been killed in an explosion in southern...

Up To 100 Feared Dead In Guatemala Mudslide
Up To 100 Feared Dead In Guatemala Mudslide

Rescue services in Guatemala fear that as many as 100 people have died after a massive mudslide.

Rider Killed In Crash At San Marino GP
Rider Killed In Crash At San Marino GP

A Japanese rider has died after being thrown from his bike and colliding with two riders during the Moto2 GP...

Eta Vows Ceasefire In Fight For Homeland
Eta Vows Ceasefire In Fight For Homeland

Basque separatist group Eta have said it will end its armed struggle, suggesting the "democratic path" was the...

Hundreds Flee As Floods Swamp SE Australia
Hundreds Flee As Floods Swamp SE Australia

Hundreds of people have fled their homes after heavy rains caused the worst flooding in southeastern Australia...

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