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One suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings was killed early Friday morning, following an attack on police officers in Watertown that involved explosives and gunfire, local media reported.

The Middlesex District Attorney’s office said that the first suspect died in hospital after being taken into custody. Middlesex Co. DA confirmed the death of Watertown suspect.

The second...

Update 16 April: Three people have been killed, including an eight-year-old boy and more than 140 others hurt after two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon. Officials say that at least 17 people are critically wounded and the injuries include several amputations.

The attached video captures an explosion. The uploader said: "This is a video my mom recorded of the explosion. We are...

The National Secretary of India's main opposition party says she was attacked by five drunk men on a "fully jammed road in New Delhi in the night" in the country's capital.

Vani Tripathi, an actress and politician for the BJP said her attackers fled before police reached spot. Tweeting about the incident she said "Horrifying accident just got saved car smashed and on top of it five men...

David Cameron has welcomed the election Jorge Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, as the new Pope, saying it is a "momentous day" for Catholics around the world.

Cardinal Bergoglio, who will be known as Pope Francis I, was elected pontiff on the fifth ballot today (Wednesday 13 March) following the papal conclave in Rome.

Addressing the crowds, the first non-European...