A man in the US state of Texas has been arrested for allegedly trying to cash a cheque for $360bn (£182bn).
Charles Ray Fuller had said he wanted to start a record business, authorities in the state said.
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Mugabe 'prepared to face run-off'
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is ready to contest a second round of the presidential election, a spokesman for his ruling Zanu-PF party says.
Deputy Information Minister Bright Matonga said if results from Saturday's election showed a second round was necessary, Mr Mugabe would stand.
Russia backs Iran nuclear rights
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for historic talks focusing on Iran's nuclear programme.
Tehran is seeking Russian help in fending off UN sanctions and completing its first nuclear reactor at Bushehr.
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Tehran is seeking Russian help in fending off UN sanctions and completing its first nuclear reactor at Bushehr.
'Student' in Ohio school rampage
A 14-year-old student has shot himself dead after going on a shooting spree at his school in the US city of Cleveland, Ohio, the city's mayor has said.
Mayor Frank Jackson said five people were wounded when the teenager entered the SuccessTech Academy and walked down a corridor on the fourth floor firing.
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Mayor Frank Jackson said five people were wounded when the teenager entered the SuccessTech Academy and walked down a corridor on the fourth floor firing.
Global rallies to pressure Burma
Campaigners in 30 cities around the world have staged a series of rallies against the bloody crackdown on anti-government protests in Burma.
The marches began in New Zealand then moved to Asia and Europe, ahead of North America later.
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The marches began in New Zealand then moved to Asia and Europe, ahead of North America later.
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