Boston bomber says sorry, admits guilt
NOT everyone believed Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s apology or admission of guilt as a US judge formally sentenced him to death.
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Confederate flag ban at Alabama Capitol
THE Alabama governor has ordered the removal of Confederate flags from the state Capitol grounds.
Federal lawyers appointed for Dylann Roof
DYLANN Storm Roof, the man charged over a mass shooting at a historic black church in South Carolina, has had federal lawyers assigned to him.
Jindal enters 2016 presidential race
LOUISIANA Governor Bobby Jindal has confirmed he is entering the Republican race for president in 2016.
Hollande and Obama speak over spy claims
US President Barack Obama has spoken to his French counterpart over spying allegations, agreeing the tactics are “unacceptable between allies”.
At least ten killed in Somali car bombing
AT least ten people have died after a car packed with explosives hit the convoy of the ambassador for the United Arab Emirates in the Somali capital.
Shooter kills two in cafe attack in Canada
A GUNMAN has opened fire at a cafe north of Toronto, Canada, killing two people and leaving two others injured, police say.
Airstrikes kill 100 in Yemen
AT least 100 people have been killed in Saudi-led airstrikes that targeted Yemen’s Shi’ite rebels, security officials say.
Queen meets German Chancellor Merkel
QUEEN Elizabeth and Prince Philip have visited Germany where they have been greeted by President Joachim Gauck and his partner Daniela Schadt.
NATO to boost presence in eastern Europe
NATO is bolstering its presence in eastern Europe to reassure its allies over the Ukraine conflict and deter fresh challenges posed by Russia.
Aust tops gay weddings in UK consulates
AUSTRALIA was the most popular location for gay couples marrying in British consulates, the Foreign Office says.
Jurassic World sets box office record
THE latest instalment in the Jurassic Park saga, Jurassic World, has become the fastest film to crack $1US billion at the box office.
Wreck of WWII ship found off Norway
A GERMAN troopship that sank during World War II off southern Norway has been located by a team of amateurs.
Tsipras slams IMF in blow to crunch talks
GREECE’S Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is holding fresh talks with his country’s creditors as he tries to secure an urgent deal on Athens’ debt.
Pakistan heatwave death toll passes 800
THE death toll from a heatwave in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province has passed 800, officials say.
More than 200 still out after NZ floods
MORE than 200 people still can’t return to their flood-affected homes in the NZ city of Whanganui following record flooding over the weekend.
US retailers pull Confederate flag
RETAIL giants Walmart and Amazon have decided to stop selling Confederate flag merchandise in the wake of the Charleston church shootings.
UK doctors back dementia driving probe
BRITISH doctors have called for further research into the dangers posed by dementia sufferers who are still driving.
Queen may move out during Palace repairs
BUCKINGHAM Palace needs a total overhaul, and the Queen might need to vacate the famous landmark while the Stg150 million work is carried out.
Wearable tech firm launches crowdfunding
TECH start-up I Measure U has developed a sensor that measures human body movement through physiologically based mathematical models.
Music mogul Diddy accused of assault
HIP-HOP mogul Diddy has been released on bail after he allegedly assaulted someone with a kettlebell in the athletic facilities of his son’s university.
Striking sailors shut Channel Tunnel
THERE’S been chaos at the port of Calais, with a strike by French sailors shutting the Channel Tunnel which links the UK and France.
DNA linked to US escapees
DNA has been linked to two prison escapees who fled from a maximum-security prison in New York state.
More than 3 million displaced in Iraq
THE United Nations estimates more than 3 million people have been displaced in Iraq due to violence centred around the Islamic State militant group.
Earthquake strikes Japan
JAPAN has been rattled by a strong earthquake, but officials say there is no danger of a tsunami.
US to put tanks, weapons in Europe’s east
THE US is pumping up its military presence in eastern Europe to help with training and to allow NATO countries to better respond to any military crisis.
6.9 quake hits islands off Tokyo
A MAGNITUDE-6.9 earthquake has struck a chain of islands off Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency says.
UK man who beheaded woman found not guilty
A UK man who beheaded an elderly woman has been cleared of murder on the grounds of insanity.
Iran passes inspections bill
IRAN’S parliament has voted to ban inspections of the country’s military sites.
Tributes as Titanic composer Horner dies
OSCAR winning composer James Horner has died in a plane crash in southern California.
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