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Aftermath of reported explosion in east Harlem
Local people have been posting pictures from the aftermath of a reported explosion in east Harlem in New York.
Explosion in East Harlem. Building collapse on 116th and park #Spanish Harlem #NYC http://t.co/7mBRQGQQtJ
Damn! Huge explosion at East Harlem, New York. A building just completely exploded and collapsed. More reports coming http://t.co/E1gN1uWOPj
Report: Four injured following NY building collapse
Four people have been injured following a reported explosion in east Harlem, according to NBC News.
The New York Office of Emergency Management told the US network the injuries were caused by a building collapse, near Metro train tracks.
Witness Marisa Aquino told NBC: "I thought a train had exploded. There are a ton of firefighters and a lot of smoke. Cops and first responders are everywhere."
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Firefighters tackle blaze following blast in New York
Firefighters are tackling a blaze following a reported explosion at a building in east Harlem, New York. There is said to have been a partial collapse of the building.
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Fire fighters attend large building collapse and fire
The New York Fire Department has tweeted they are attending a building collapse and fire in 114 Street, east Harlem.
MAN 3-ALARM E 114 114 STREET, BUILDING COLLAPSE WITH FIRE,
Victor Blank: EU uncertainty 'disastrous' for business
Businessman Sir Victor Blank has welcomed Ed Miliband's "sensible" pledge to offer voters an EU referendum if there is a proposed transfer of powers from Westminster to Brussels.
The former Lloyds TSB chairman expressed strong support for British membership of the EU, saying the prospect of an exit was "horrific".
Read: Miliband: EU referendum 'unlikely' if Labour wins election
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Reports of large blast in east Harlem, New York
There are reports of a large explosion in east Harlem, New York. Twitter users have been posting photographs of the aftermath online.
On my way to work and then BOOM! Building explosion collapse on 116th. NYC #explosion116 http://t.co/4ZIrnoyiET
Blast stopped the METRONORTH. Cars with people on them covered by bricks and glass! #explosion116
Brooks text Blair she was 'terrified' ahead of police quiz
Rebekah Brooks texted former prime minister Tony Blair that she was "feeling properly terrified" the day before a police interview, the Old Bailey heard.
The former News International chief engaged in a series of texts with Mr Blair in the days leading up to her arrest on July 17 2011.
At 7.34am on July 16, Brooks told the former prime minister she had an interview with police the next day.
She texted: "Feeling properly terrified! The police are behaving so badly."
Mr Blair replied: "Everyone panics in these situations" and later: "I'm no use on police stuff but call me after that because I may be some help on Commons."
Cameron: My belief in Israel is unbreakable
ITV News' Political Editor Tom Bradby is with David Cameron as he addresses Israeli MPs in the Knesset:
'With me, you have a PM whose belief in Israel is unbreakable,' Cameron says.
'Delegitimising the State of Israel is wrong. It is abhorrent,' he says. 'And together we will defeat it.'
Cameron is being pretty trenchant here in his support for Israel.
Labour donor: Miliband move 'a step in right direction'
One of Labour's biggest donors, John Mills, has said Ed Miliband's pledge to hold an EU referendum if there is a transfer of powers from Westminster to Brussels is "a step in the right direction".
However, Mr Mills has been clear that he would like Labour to promise an in/out referendum.
He said this morning: "I think we should recognise that the growth of the EU's influence over Britain in the past 40 years warrants a referendum regardless of future events."
