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Obama to set out US drone policy
President Obama is expected to defend US drone strikes and promise more transparency over the attacks, in a major counter-terrorism speech.
UK names soldier killed in London
The soldier killed on a London street is named as Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, as two more people are arrested.
Foul weather hits US tornado cleanup
Recovery efforts in an Oklahoma city hit by a huge tornado are hampered by thunderstorms, as the first victim's funeral is held.
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