Life in the New York area is returning to normal after Hurricane Irene left town and headed into Canada, leaving destruction in its wake.

DUBLIN is the most popular destination for passengers jetting off from London’s five main airports for a break, new figures show.

US airports and public transport systems are tightening security today following the terrorist incidents in Britain.

A thundering barrage of mortars shook Liberia’s capital today, hitting two US Embassy compounds and residential neighbourhoods and killing more than 90 people, as government and rebel forces fought over President Charles Taylor’s last stronghold.

Mortuaries were filled to overflowing in the Liberian capital Monrovia today as the battle for control of the city continued.