At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. The FBI said that this was a "potential terrorist
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
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WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .