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On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.
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Bolivia law backs Morales third term
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
Dozens dead in Oklahoma tornado
At least 51 people are killed after a gigantic tornado ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City, flattening whole neighbourhoods.
Bahrain digs unveil one of oldest civilisations
Digs shed light on one of world's oldest civilisations
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Obama aides 'knew of IRS inquiry'
Senior White House aides were informed last month of an inquiry into the US tax agency's targeting of conservative political groups, an official says.
Echoes of Egypt's revolution far from Cairo
How the shake-up in Egypt is being felt far from Cairo
Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.
NHS urged to improve use of drips
The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn.
UK governments 'hold back Scotland'
The policies of past and present Westminster governments have held back Scotland, Holyrood's SNP administration claims in an economic document on independence.
EU parliament to debate tax evasion
The European Parliament is to meet to debate ways to tackle tax evasion, as the EU aims to stem the huge flow of funds lost to member states.
In pictures: India's fading trams
Trams battle against the odds in Calcutta
Cannes Film Festival 2013
Our reporter's updates from the 2013 film festival
Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, dies aged 74 in Germany after a long battle with cancer.
Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders'
Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee, who says the company avoided paying billions of dollars in US taxes.
Ferguson is named Manager of Year
Sir Alex Ferguson is named LMA Manager of the Year after guiding Manchester United to a 20th Premier League title.
VIDEO: Huge tornado rips through Oklahoma
A gigantic tornado has ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City, on the second day in a row the Midwestern state of Oklahoma has been slammed by twisters.
Obama hails Burma leader on US visit
President Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.
Gay marriage plans set to proceed
The government reaches agreement with Labour which will allow its bill to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales to proceed in Parliament.
Wilkinson ready for Lions call-up
Jonny Wilkinson says he will do everything possible to be fit enough to answer a Lions injury call if he is needed.
Obama plans Africa tour in June
US President Barack Obama will visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in his first extended tour of sub-Saharan Africa, the White House says.