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Balcony kisses seal royal wedding
Prince William and his newly titled bride the Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, as more than a million people descend on central London for the occasion.
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'Scores die' in Syrian protests
More than 60 people have died across Syria as thousands of anti-government demonstrators rallied in several cities, activists say.
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Obama shocked by tornado damage
President Barack Obama says he has "never seen devastation like this", after visiting a city in Alabama which has been ravaged by tornadoes, which have left over 300 dead.
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Title race still alive - Ferguson
With second-placed Chelsea hosting Tottenham and his side facing Arsenal over a busy weekend, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the Premier League title race is not over despite United enjoying a six-point advantage with four games left.
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Blatter puts reform on his agenda
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Mayweather hearing delayed again
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Trump and Ding all square in semi
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Williams maintains two-frame lead
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