A number of schools in the US were closed down on Wednesday after posted on a social networking site.

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A United Nations report, which is still to be released, has found that up to half the food aid in Somalia is diverted to corrupt contractors, local UN workers and Islamic militants.

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With official visits overlapping in Afghanistan, Iran's outspoken president and the US defence secretary have accused each other of interfering in local affairs.

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Two UK women who were repeatedly raped and violently abused by their father have received an apology from 28 different public agencies.

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Politicians and police authorities in Ukraine are investigating the airline industry after an incident on the main carrier.

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A young actor who became a teen idol during his time as a Hollywood star, has died of unknown causes.

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The BBC has reported that a man who has been subjected to claims he is the killer of James Bulger, has asked for the UK government to reveal who the real murderer is.

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The US Senate has adopted a draft bill to increase unemployment benefits.

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The main airport in Bangkok has been locked down by soldiers as the Thai capital prepares for anti-government demonstrations.

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Federal prosecutors in the US have charged the owner of a California restaurant over alleged sales of whale meat, which was labelled sushi.

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