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The vast storm photographed as it passed close to Oklahoma City Pic: Ks0stm

Monster tornado hits Oklahoma

Giant twister leaves trail of death and destruction in America’s ‘tornado alley’
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Fried grasshoppers are a tasty treat in Thailand

Good grub!


UN report says eating insects and caterpillars could help feed the world and combat global warming


Soldiers in Helmand join in the fun of a highland games Pic: Sgt Barry Pope RLC/MOD

The Helmand Games


Desert rocks and homemade kilts help troops in Afghanistan stage fun highland competition


Emergency workers bring out a survivor from the building Pic: Sharat Chowdhury

Bangladeshi workers return after deadly building collapse


Tragedy turns spotlight on working conditions in clothing factories


James at Dallas Primary with his winner's certificate

Schools Journalist of the Year competition 2013


Winner is announced


World Archive

Quick-thinking crew used low-tech communication method to get information to rescuers
Posted Thursday, 13 October 2011 in World

Message in bottle foils pirate attack

Crew of cargo ship rescued by Navy in Indian Ocean

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A British man is stable in hospital after being mauled by a great white shark in South Africa
Posted Friday, 30 September 2011 in World

Shark attack victim saved by onlookers

Swimmer’s leg bitten off after he ignored warnings

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Hi-tech 3D scans of St Kilda show remains of abandoned village and preserve historic island's past
Posted Tuesday, 27 September 2011 in World

Scottish wonders go digital

Hi-tech pictures give us new views of famous sites

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Ten years on the world remembers the victims of the 9/11 attacks
Posted Monday, 12 September 2011 in World

9/11 remembered

As the tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11 are commemorated all over the world we take a look back at what happened that day and what people are doing to remember it.

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As International Literacy Day approaches, poet says txting makes u more liter8
Posted Wednesday, 07 September 2011 in World

Wot r u doing 4 International Literacy Day?

Texting is good for you, says poet laureate

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More owners are refusing to be reunited with their pets. Pic: Martin Shields/Newsquest Media
Posted Tuesday, 06 September 2011 in World

‘Shocking’ rise in dogs being destroyed

Big increase in strays put to sleep in Scotland

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Discovery provides clues about Picts, who featured in this year’s hit film The Eagle
Posted Thursday, 01 September 2011 in World

Home of ancient warlord discovered

Remains of giant fortress found in Perthshire

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As rebels take over the capital city, nobody knows where the Libyan leader is hiding.
Posted Wednesday, 24 August 2011 in World

The end for Gaddafi?

Dictator’s HQ invaded by rebel fighters

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Most people think we should learn more about Gaelic and Scotland in schools
Posted Friday, 19 August 2011 in World

Learning to be Scottish

Huge support for more Gaelic lessons in schools

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Thousands of riot police were needed when violence and looting broke out in English cities. Pic: Tgeasland/Flickr
Posted Wednesday, 17 August 2011 in World

England's riots - reflections on five days and nights of chaos

'Schools should lead way in making sure riots don't happen again'

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