Storms kill scores in southern USPeople walking through rubble in the town of Culman in Alabama

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Some 200 members of Syria's ruling Baath party reportedly resign in protest at the violent crackdown against six weeks of pro-democracy demonstrations.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton say they have been "incredibly moved" by the affection shown to them since their engagement.

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