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Chile Leader Sworn In As Aftershocks Strike

Chile's new president has urged people to rush to higher ground after 7.2 earthquake rattled the country as he was being sworn in.

Video: Cruise Control Helps Ship Beat The Gap

It's not an easy first day at work but the 'conveyance', as it's officially known, is a rite of passage for this ship.

Bosnia Demands UK Apology Over Ex-Leader

A former Bosnian president who was arrested at Heathrow over war crime allegations has been granted bail by the High Court.

Exorcist: 'Satan's Smoke' Fills The Vatican

Child sex abuse scandals rocking the Catholic Church are evidence of the Devil's presence in the Vatican, the Pope's chief exorcist has said.

US Restaurant Accused Of Serving Whale Sushi

A restaurant in Santa Monica, California is facing criminal charges after being accused of selling sushi made from whale meat, prosecutors have said.

Police And Protesters Clash In Greece Strikes

Greek police have clashed with demonstrators as more than 10,000 march in Athens as part of nationwide strikes that have crippled public transport, schools and hospitals.

British 'Spy' Reporter Released By Hamas

A British reporter accused of spying for Israel has been released by Hamas and expelled from Gaza.

Mystery Knitter Gives Trees Treat In US Town

A mystery knitter is spinning quite a yarn over one New Jersey shore town by putting jumpers over trees and lamp poles.

Mexican Billionaire Is World's Richest Man

A Mexican billionaire has been declared the richest person in the world, the first time the title has been held by a non-American for 16 years.

Video: Bruni: 'I Had To Marry Sarkozy In A Hurry'

French first lady Carla Bruni has told Sky News that she had to marry Nicolas Sarkozy quickly to appease public opinion in the country.

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Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze In London

More than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a restaurant and office in Shoreditch, east London.

Killed Soldiers Return Home As Another Buried

The bodies of five servicemen killed in Afghanistan have returned to the UK, on the day another was buried.

HSBC Data Theft Hits 15,000 Rich Customers

Banking giant HSBC has apologised after revealing that details of 15,000 wealthy customers who held accounts with its Swiss private bank were stolen by an employee.