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US benchmark crude oil prices hit $110 a barrel on Syrian supply fears while traders remain on headline watch.

The Scottish four are the first British athletes confirmed for Sochi

US airstrikes in Syria could begin within days after hawkish words from leaders.

US defence secretary Chuck Hagel tells BBC US military ready to go as markets rush to sell off stocks.

Drake's Nothing Was The Same is set for release on 24 September.

Markets boosted by hopes of US continuing bond buying programme following downward trend in home sales.

Producer Steven Moffat says Jackson will direct in exchange for a Dalek.

The Smith and Wesson revolver carried by Wild Bill Hickok when he was shot dead at a poker table in Deadwood could fetch $500,000.

Gold prices continue upward trend as precious metal remains safe investment hedge.

The rapper has seen off rivals to pick up nominations in several categories.

West Ham United have rejected a bid from St Etienne for striker Modibo Maiga, French reports suggest.

Expat Cath Everett escapes Cape's miserable 'eight-day rain' phenomenon for whale-watching trip.

Barrick Gold makes sale of western Australia mining assets as industry mired in commodity price crisis

Police provide lift in Shoreham after Man threatens to complain.

Upbeat Chinese manufatcuring PMI data helps markets trim losses from US QE fears

West Ham United co-owner David Gold insists the club will do everything in its power to retain the services of Mohamed Diame.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered a fourteenth century bronze ring that might have been used for killing.

Apple iPhone 5S and budget iPhone 5C are expected to release on 20 September in Japan and Greece.

Young was found dead by his landlord at his North Hollywood home when he failed to report for the shooting of Rizzoli & Isles.

Artefacts found in 5000-year-old Egyptian cemetery in 1911 are actually extraterrestrial in nature.

Mining giant's core profit drops 9% in the first half of 2013 but says post-merger acquisition 'moving ahead of expectations'.