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Dozens killed by 200mph Tornado

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:01 +0100

A massive tornado up to a mile wide roared through Oklahoma City’s suburbs, killing at least 37, flattening neighbourhoods with winds up to 200mph and landing a direct hit on at least one school.

Tornado tears through Oklahoma

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:22 +0100

Television footage shows flattened buildings and fires after a mile (1.6 kilometre)-wide tornado moved through the Oklahoma City area.

Google warns users: Don't wear video glasses in the bathroom

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:24:19 +0100

It is set to be the next big thing for gadget lovers everywhere. But users of Google Glass, a high-tech pair of spectacles with in-built hands-free video camera and internet access, are being given some basic advice – take them off when visiting public conveniences.

Tourists die after hot-air balloons collide

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:11:44 +0100

Two tourists died and 23 others were injured when two hot air balloons collided in mid-air during a sightseeing tour in Turkey, causing one to crash.

Death sentence for China bank fraud woman

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:36 +0100

A woman running a private banking operation in China has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of defrauding investors.

Sterling assault charge dropped

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:55:11 +0100

Liverpool and England footballer Raheem Sterling had a charge of common assault dropped today after a witness failed to turn up to court.

Neville Neville facing sex assault charge

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:31 +0100

The father of former Premier League and England footballers Gary and Phil Neville will be charged with sexual assault.

Five killed in China plant blast

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:03:16 +0100

A massive blast ripped through an explosives factory in eastern China today, killing five people and leaving another 20 missing, according to state media.

Sixteen killed in Baghdad bomb blasts

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:06:52 +0100

Iraqi officials say five car bombs have gone off in Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad, killing 16 people and wounding 75.

Tornadoes cause havoc in Oklahoma

BreakingNews.ie — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:45:12 +0100

Tornadoes caused havoc in the US state of Oklahoma yesterday, turning homes in a trailer park into splinters and rubble and sending frightened residents scurrying for shelter.