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'Jihad Jane' Pleads Not Guilty Over Terrorism

An American woman who called herself "Jihad Jane" has pleaded not guilty to charges that she planned to recruit terrorists.

Tiger Woods Rocked By New Saucy Texts Claims

Tiger Woods has been dealt a fresh blow after an alleged mistress revealed scores of explicit phone texts.  

Suspected Drug Smuggler Held By Dutch

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives, suspected of being the organiser of a £45m international drugs smuggling ring, has been arrested in Amsterdam.

Al Qaeda 'On The Run' In Pakistan, Says CIA

The head of the CIA claims the spy agency has al Qaeda "on the run" and the terror group's leaders were "scrambling" to co-ordinate operations against the West.

Three Jailed Over Theft Of Auschwitz Sign

Three men convicted of stealing the notorious Arbeit Macht Frei sign from the Auschwitz concentration camp have been jailed by a Polish court.

Corey Haim Death: Arrest Made Over Drug Ring

An arrest has been made in the investigation into the illegal prescription drug ring linked to the death of 80s actor Corey Haim.

Israel: Man Killed Following Rocket Attack

A man has been killed in Israel following a rocket attack fired by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip.

Clinton Urges Russia To Delay Iran Nuke Deal

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Moscow to jump start a new deal on nuclear arms reduction.

Kidnapped British Boy Back Home At Last

The father of kidnap boy Sahil Saeed has landed in Pakistan to be reunited with his five-year-son.

Obama Denies US-Israeli Crisis Over Settlers

Barack Obama says there is no crisis in US-Israeli relations following the row over new homes for Jewish settlers.

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Ex-Drug Squad Cop Jailed Over Cocaine Plot

A former drug squad detective has been jailed for 23 years after he admitted playing a key role in a £200m cocaine-smuggling plot.

Murderer Found Guilty Using Dog's DNA

A 22-year-old man who stabbed a teenage boy to death is facing a life sentence after the first murder trial in which a dog's DNA was used as evidence.

Fraud Squad Questions Former Irish Banker

Fraud squad detectives have been questioning a prominent former Irish banker over alleged "financial irregularities".