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Search continues at Oklahoma school after tornado wreaks havoc

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:57:25 GMT

As night descended on the scenes of destruction in Oklahoma City, rescue workers continued to search for survivors of a massive tornado responsible for more then 50 deaths.

Dynasties tighten grip on Philippines

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:55:07 GMT

The Ampatuan clan was never going to be thrown out of power, despite being accused of killing 58 people, including 32 members of the media in one of the worst massacres in modern Philippine history.

How tornadoes are ranked in severity

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:32:40 GMT

The tornado that slammed into the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing more than 50 people with winds up to 320 kilometres per hour, was given a preliminary ranking of EF4, the second most powerful category on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

New Storm owners aim to break even by 2017

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:25:11 GMT

New Zealand businessman Bart Campbell leads a group of Australasian businessmen who have taken over NRL club the Melbourne Storm.

Deadliest US tornadoes since 1900

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:11:53 GMT

The 10 Deadliest Tornadoes In The United States Since 1900:

Aussie describes Oklahoma tornado terror

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:31:11 GMT

Australian celebrity chef Kerry Vincent, a resident of Oklahoma for 30 years, says the monster tornado that hit Oklahoma City was unprecedented.

51 dead after Oklahoma City tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27:31 GMT

Rescue workers have brought in flood lights to continue rescue efforts at the Plaza Towers Elementary in Moore, Oklahoma as night descended on the tornado's destruction.

Scores dead after Oklahoma City tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27:31 GMT

Fears have mounted that as many as two dozen school children may have been killed in the massive tornado that struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City.

Live blog: Massive tornado strikes Oklahoma City

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:19:54 GMT

A huge tornado up to three kilometres wide has flattened entire neighbourhoods, set buildings on fire and landed a direct blow on a primary school in Oklahoma City. At least 51 people are dead.

North Korea fires sixth missile in three days

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:01:06 GMT

North Korea fired its sixth missile in three days on Monday, demonstrating its military capabilities in defiance of global sanctions and diplomatic efforts to convince the totalitarian state to return to talks.

Oklahoma tornado toll rises above 50

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:24:11 GMT

A monstrous tornado of rare power that roared through an Oklahoma City suburb, has killed at least 51 people, authorities say.

Chinese hackers got sensitive data from Google: US officials

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:49 GMT

Chinese hackers who breached Google several years ago gained access to a sensitive data, officials say.

Chinese hackers' Google breach uncovered sensitive data: US officials

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:15:49 GMT

Chinese hackers who breached Google several years ago gained access to a sensitive data, officials say.

Oklahoma tornado death toll rises to 37

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:58:11 GMT

At least 37 people have been killed by a powerful tornado that has struck an Oklahoma City suburb.

Fighting breaks out in DR Congo before UN visit

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:54:24 GMT

Goma: Rebels from the M23 movement and soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo army are fighting north of Goma, just days before United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon is due to visit the troubled eastern part of the country.

Dozens dead after Oklahoma City tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:34:52 GMT

Fears have mounted that as many as two dozen school children may have been killed in the massive tornado that struck the suburbs of Oklahoma City.

10 dead, 24 missing in US tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:25:11 GMT

NBC News reports there have been 10 deaths in Monday's Oklahoma City monster tornado.

Up to 24 children feared dead after Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:17:35 GMT

Neighbourhoods are flattened and buildings are on fire after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area of the United States.

Queen basks by the billabong at flower show

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:53:37 GMT

Not one, but two queens have given the thumbs up to Australia's entry in the Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Frantic search for children in rubble after Oklahoma tornado

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:51:21 GMT

Neighbourhoods are flattened and buildings are on fire after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area of the United States.

Six dead in Oklahoma tornado: report

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:11 GMT

At least six people are dead after the monster Oklahoma City tornado, CNN reports.

Gay marriage bill limps on after Tory deal with Labour

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:42:29 GMT

Britain's coalition government must do a deal with Labour as it fights off attempts by Tory backbenchers to derail its controversial move to legalise gay marriage.

Labour deal saves UK gay marriage bill

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:26:11 GMT

Tempers have flared during a six-hour debate in Britain's parliament where Tory backbenchers tried to scupper a bill allowing gay marriage.

Live blog: Massive tornado strikes Oklahoma City

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:20:07 GMT

A huge tornado up to three kilometres wide has flattened entire neighbourhoods, set buildings on fire and landed a direct blow on a primary school in Oklahoma City. We'll have the latest developments as they come to hand.

Frantic search for children in Oklahoma tornado rubble

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:18:45 GMT

Neighbourhoods are flattened and buildings are on fire after a mile-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area of the United States.