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Egyptian Protesters Torch Police Station in Port Said as Kerry Flies in for Talks
Opposition leaders shun incoming secretary of state after US opposes election boycott.
President Obama's 'Jedi Mind Meld' Angers Star Wars and Star Trek Fans
Barack Obama has infuriated nerds and sci-fi fans by confusing Star Wars and Star Trek during a news conference.
Barack Obama Signs Sequester Order on Steep Spending Cuts
A meeting between Obama and congressional leaders fails to avert $85bn spending cuts, which could harm US and global economy.
Barack Obama: I'm No Jedi Knight as Budget Talks Flounder
President blames Republicans for failure to tackle US's $16.6tn debt.
Barack Obama's Half-Brother Malik Runs for Kenyan Elections
Older half-brother will be independent candidate in Kenya's nationwide governor polls.
US Sequester Looms as Lawmakers Struggle to Reach Deal
Congress adjourns without final decision on $85bn (£56bn) spending cuts.
Gay Black Mayoral Candidate Marco McMillian Killed in Mississippi
Police investigating murder of Democrat candidate for Clarksdale after body found near Mississippi River levee
Who Cares About Climate Change? Concern for Environment ‘at 20-Year Low’
Fewer people consider environmental concerns “very serious” now than they did in 1992.
Rolling Stones Make Mark at NME Awards 2013; Wood Hints at Glastonbury Concert
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood hints at playing the Glastonbury Festival in the summer
Italy-German Relations Strained over the 'Clowns' Berlusconi and Grillo
The SPD's Peer Steinbrueck called Berlusconi "a clown with a testosterone boost".
Over Half of US Adults Link Videogames to Violence
Study shows 58 percent of American adults believe in link between videogames and violent behaviour.
Israel: Rocket Launched from Gaza Explodes in Ashkelon [VIDEO]
Hamas blamed for first attack after truce with Israel last November but no injuries reported.
US and Japan Vow 'Strong Action' over North Korea Nuclear Test
US President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe agree to impose further sanctions on North Korea.
Chinese Government Hacking Report used as Bait in new Cyber Attack
High-profile report into organised Chinese hackers linked to government used as bait in fresh cyber-crime attack.
It's Dangerously Cheap: US Customers Offered Discount on Pizza If Carrying Gun
Pizza parlour in Virginia offering 15% discount on takeaways if customers are openly carrying a gun or show concealed weapon license.
Apple Hacked by Cyber Criminals who Targeted Facebook
Apple has admitted it was attacked by the same hackers who hit Facebook but said no data was stolen.
Japan's Shinzo Abe to Decide on BoJ Chief After US Trip
Former top financial bureaucrat Toshiro Muto is the leading contender for BoJ head, suggests reports.
North Korea Marks Dead Leader's Birthday with Synchronised Swimming [VIDEO]
Well-wishers lay floral wreaths for Kim Jong-il as officials in Pyongyang tell China more tests are planned.
G20 Go Easy on Japan as Leaders Rule Out 'Currency War'
The G20 summit stops short of criticising Japanese monetary policy, reveals a leaked draft communique.
US Treasury Records Budget Surplus of $3bn for January, Targets Reduced Annual Deficit
US post $3bn budget surplus for January - the first since September 2012.
State of the Union: US and EU Agree to Historic Trade Talks
Transatlantic agreement could be worth trillions in annual trade as Europe and US fend off emerging markets challenge.
Obama Signs Cyber Security Order to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure
During his State of the Union address, Barack Obama introduced an executive order to strengthen cyber security measures
European Markets Edge Up Despite Mixed Corporate Earnings
European markets remain cautious as investors look for eurozone industrial output and US retail figures.
Obama Focuses on Domestic Issues at State of the Union Address
Obama vows to revive American economy and overhaul gun control legislation during his annual speech.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Trade Higher, Nikkei Falls on Profit-Taking
Japanese investors turn to profit-taking as yen strengthens against its major peers.
North Korea Threatens More Actions after Nuclear Missile Test
Pyongyang expert labels nuclear test a victory for Kim Jong-un and warns against US 'belligerence'.
North Korea Nuclear Test: US Leads Worldwide Condemnation
Barack Obama vows strong action while UN chief Ban Ki-moon and William Hague express grave concerns.
Jamie Foxx: 'Black People Most Talented' Comment Unleashes Conservative Backlash
Django star declared that black people are the 'most talented people in the world' at the at NAACP Awards.
European Markets Open Lower on Lack of Economic Drivers
Markets subdued on lack of major economic drivers and public holiday in much of Asia.
Federal Reserve Confirms Anonymous Hack
Anonymous hacked into the Federal Reserve over the weekend, but no critical information was stolen according to the US central bank.