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'All hell has broken loose': Millions from Maine to Mayland went without electricity this weekend as snow fell accross the north east - causing chaos in some quarters and lending an unusual touch to Halloween celebrations.

Smurf makeover divides village: Juzcar in Spain has become an unexpected hit after its buildings were painted blue for the launch of the movie The Smurfs. But locals are wondering whether the change should be permanent.

Chasing America's deadliest storms: Each year Sam Hall, who has a rare genetic condition, drives with her brother Keith across the US to experience tornadoes first-hand.

Palestinians win seat at Unesco: The UN cultural body Unesco votes to grant the Palestinians full membership - a move jeopardising US funding, which supplies more than 20% of its budget.

Ferdinand makes race-row comment: QPR defender Anton Ferdinand gives a statement to the Football Association ahead of the inquiry into allegations of racist abuse by John Terry.

The world’s best cemeteries: From the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles to the Poets' Mausoleum in Tabriz, here are some of our favourite resting places.

'Seven billionth' baby is born: A small group of newborns around the world have been symbolically named "baby seven billion", on a day the UN has chosen to highlight the world's soaring population.

Margin of error: The United Nations' prediction that the world's population will reach seven billion today has been much hyped and publicised. But how accurate is it?

'All hell has broken loose': Millions from Maine to Mayland went without electricity this weekend as snow fell accross the north east - causing chaos in some quarters and lending an unusual touch to Halloween celebrations.

Smurf makeover divides village: Juzcar in Spain has become an unexpected hit after its buildings were painted blue for the launch of the movie The Smurfs. But locals are wondering whether the change should be permanent.

Chasing America's deadliest storms: Each year Sam Hall, who has a rare genetic condition, drives with her brother Keith across the US to experience tornadoes first-hand.

Palestinians win seat at Unesco: The UN cultural body Unesco votes to grant the Palestinians full membership - a move jeopardising US funding, which supplies more than 20% of its budget.

Ferdinand makes race-row comment: QPR defender Anton Ferdinand gives a statement to the Football Association ahead of the inquiry into allegations of racist abuse by John Terry.

The world’s best cemeteries: From the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles to the Poets' Mausoleum in Tabriz, here are some of our favourite resting places.

'Seven billionth' baby is born: A small group of newborns around the world have been symbolically named "baby seven billion", on a day the UN has chosen to highlight the world's soaring population.

Margin of error: The United Nations' prediction that the world's population will reach seven billion today has been much hyped and publicised. But how accurate is it?

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Herman Cain speaks about his 9-9-9 plan at the American Enterprise Institute on 31 October 2011

Cain: Sexual harassment claims 'false'

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is thrown on the defensive by claims that he was accused of sexual harassment in the 1990s.

Sean Curran of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, shovels snow and ice outside his home after snow storm

Millions without power after storm

More than two million homes still have no power and Halloween trick-or-treating is on hold after the weekend's US East Coast snowstorm.

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Market Data Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:00 GMT

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(min delay 15 mins) Marketwatch Ticker

Market Name	Current Value	Movement	Change	Percentage Change
Dow Jones	12048.18	-	-182.93	-1.50%
Nasdaq	2700.20	-	-36.95	-1.35%
FTSE 100	5544.22	-	-158.02	-2.77%
Dax	6141.34	-	-204.85	-3.23%
Cac 40	3242.84	-	-105.79	-3.16%

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Puss in Boots tops US film chart

Animated Shrek spin-off movie Puss in Boots tops the North American box office chart, according to early figures.

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'Fatty apron' fuels ovary cancer

A "fatty apron" in the abdomen helps fuel the spread of ovarian cancer, research suggests.

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BT hopes to offer two thirds of UK premises access to "super-fast" speeds by the end of 2014

BT speeds up UK broadband rollout

BT aims to offer two-thirds of UK premises "super-fast" speeds by the end of 2014, a year ahead of its original target.

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GM mosquitoes show fever promise

A field study of genetically modified mosquitoes suggests they could be deployed against dengue fever and other tropical diseases.

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Halloween’s past and present: The night’s ties with the supernatural, mischief and fright hold strong, in celebrations all over the world.

Relax among the Yucatan’s flamingos: The Celestun Biosphereis an undiscovered luxury wildlife retreat, with fantastic bird watching opportunities and environmentally focused luxury lodging.

Where monsters come from: Scary creatures come to life with costumes and haunted tales every Halloween, but these tales had to start somewhere. Take a look into the origins of these scary monsters.

China’s Tea-Horse Road: From the lowlands of Xishuangbanna to the highlands of the Tibetan plateau, China’s Yunnan province has been connecting tea growers and drinkers for more than 1,200 years.

Tokyo on a budget: Free activities abound in the capital of Japan, a country battling a radioactive and expensive reputation.

Craft beer in America’s northeast: With more than 1,700 craft breweries and with a stronghold on eight of the top 10 beers in the world, America is shedding its reputation for producing flavourless, watered-down swill.

Mini guide to Hamburg, Germany: This spirited port city offers neo-Gothic architecture and cross-cultural dining.

Halloween’s past and present: The night’s ties with the supernatural, mischief and fright hold strong, in celebrations all over the world.

Relax among the Yucatan’s flamingos: The Celestun Biosphereis an undiscovered luxury wildlife retreat, with fantastic bird watching opportunities and environmentally focused luxury lodging.

Where monsters come from: Scary creatures come to life with costumes and haunted tales every Halloween, but these tales had to start somewhere. Take a look into the origins of these scary monsters.

China’s Tea-Horse Road: From the lowlands of Xishuangbanna to the highlands of the Tibetan plateau, China’s Yunnan province has been connecting tea growers and drinkers for more than 1,200 years.

Tokyo on a budget: Free activities abound in the capital of Japan, a country battling a radioactive and expensive reputation.

Craft beer in America’s northeast: With more than 1,700 craft breweries and with a stronghold on eight of the top 10 beers in the world, America is shedding its reputation for producing flavourless, watered-down swill.