article 21 May 2013 World, United States
Oklahoma City tornado kills at least 91
Tornado sweeps through suburb of Oklahoma

At least 91 people, including 20 children, are feared dead after a two mile-wide tornado tore through Oklahoma City, trapping victims beneath rubble and flattening a school.

video 21 May 2013 World, United States
Tornado batters Oklahoma and destroys buildings - video

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President Barack Obama declares a major disaster in Oklahoma after a powerful tornado wrecks schools and other buildings.

video 21 May 2013 World, United States
Tornado sweeps through Oklahoma town - video

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A two-mile tornado rips through Moore, Oklahoma, overturning cars, flattening buildings and destroying neighbourhoods.

article 21 May 2013 Business
Crisis at M&S as profits plunge to worst in four years
Marks and Spencer store (getty)
by Felicity Spector

As Marks & Spencer posts its worst annual profits in four years, we ask: can Chief Executive Marc Bolland's new team turn the company's fortunes around?

article 21 May 2013 World, South Africa
Tutu receives Templeton award for 'spiritual principles'
On Tuesday Archbishop Desmond Tutu receives the Templeton prize for his work in

On Tuesday Archbishop Desmond Tutu receives the Templeton prize for his work in "affirming life's spiritual dimension". But the civil rights activist has not said what he will do with the £1.1m award.

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article 21 May 2013 World, United States
Tornadoes - the science (Reuters)
by Jennifer Rigby What causes tornadoes?

As another major tornado hits the United States - this time killing dozens and flattening buildings and neighbourhoods in Oklahoma City - Channel 4 News looks at the science behind the super storms.

article 21 May 2013 World, China
The city of Dandong, on China's north eastern border, offers a glimpse of how the black economy may be transforming North Korea - and it's not only the humans who want to sample Chinese life.
It's a dog's life for North Korea's canine defector

The city of Dandong, on China's north eastern border, offers a glimpse of how the black economy may be transforming North Korea - and it's not only the humans who want to sample Chinese life.

article 21 May 2013 World, Hungary
Hungary Jobbik far right militias Jewish Congress
by Brian Whelan On the streets with Hungary's far-right

In Hungary an extremist nationalist party linked to paramilitary-style militias is making huge gains. Brian Whelan reports on his encounters with Jobbik.

post 20 May 2013
Hundreds of new homes from Help to Buy: at what cost?

It's the centrepiece of the government's plans to get the economy going after three years of meagre growth. Help to Buy uses taxpayer guarantees to help people with small deposits buy a new-build hom

post 20 May 2013
News Read more on Gary Gibbon's blog 'Swivel-eyed loons' Tory escapes investigation

After a quick debate, MPs vote not to investigate allegations about what Lord Feldman did or did not say - and his constituents appear to be more suspicious of those behind the stories.

article 20 May 2013 UK
Cameron's MPs are divided
Conservative MPs debate same-sex marriage

Two Conservative MPs with opposing views on gay marriage - Margot James, and David Burrowes, discuss the issue.

article 20 May 2013 Business, China
Chen Guangcheng
Blind Chinise lawyer tells of family's persecution

Blind Chinese lawyer Chen Guangcheng tells Channel 4 News how his family are being persecuted after he campaigned against forced abortion.

post 20 May 2013
Matthew Cain is Channel 4 News culture editor. Read more from Matthew Cain on his blog: Cain on Culture Dan Brown: 'I'm trying to write something exciting'

Dan Brown defends his new book Inferno against its slating from critics. But wouldn't life be easier if he finally gave in to the label of fiction, rather than fact?

post 20 May 2013
News Read more on FactCheck with Cathy Newman FactCheck: the cost of heterosexual civil partnerships

Extending the right to a civil partnership could to straight couples could cost the state up to £4bn, according to countless headlines. FactCheck isn't convinced.

article 20 May 2013 Politics
Why straight couples want a civil partnership over marriage (G)
by Meabh Ritchie Why straight couples want a civil partnership over marriage

As some MPs propose the same-sex marriage bill is amended to allow civil partnerships for heterosexuals, Channel 4 News hears why some would say "I don't" to marriage - but "I do" to a civil partner.

article 20 May 2013 UK
David Cameron is to tackle business leaders, including Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, over tax evasions (picture: Getty)
Google chief Schmidt at No 10, but not challenged on tax

David Cameron hosts a summit of his business advisory group in Downing Street, but does not raise the issue of tax avoidance with Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt.

article 20 May 2013 Politics
Nigel Evans MP (reuters)
Police search offices of Tory MP Nigel Evans

Police search the parliamentary offices of the Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans, in connection with allegations of rape and sexual assault.

article 20 May 2013
Robert Reich - tax commentator
Robert Reich: companies holding countries to ransom

Economist Robert Reich says major corporations like Google are holding countries to ransom, which is why it is important they stick together and Britain remains in the EU.

article 20 May 2013 UK
Lawyers face serious criticism after a CPS inquiry into the aborted trials of 12 police officers involved in the investigation of murdered prostitute Lynette White, Channel 4 News has learned.
Simon Israel by Simon Israel Cardiff Five report 'critical of lawyers'

Lawyers face serious criticism after a CPS inquiry into the aborted trials of 12 police officers involved in the investigation of murdered prostitute Lynette White, Channel 4 News has learned.

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