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Syria opposition says Russia-US plan to end war must be like its own
The main body representing Syrian opposition groups has set out its plan to end the war under which President al-Assad would step down after six months of talks.The main body representing Syrian opposition groups has set out its plan to end the war under which President al-Assad would step down after six months of talks.
John Kirby vs Pokemon Go
State department spokesman John Kriby interrupts his presser statement as he realizes one of the reporters is playing Pokemon Go.State department spokesman John Kriby interrupts his presser statement as he realizes one of the reporters is playing Pokemon Go.
North Korea talks of nuclear restraint and better relations with other countries
North Korea’s leader has reportedly said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is infringed by others. According to stateNorth Korea’s leader has reportedly said the country will not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty is infringed by others. According to state
Washington DC chemical leak after freight train derails
Emergency teams in the U.S. capital have successfully sealed a leak on a freight train after it derailed on Sunday. Fourteen wagons on the CSX trainEmergency teams in the U.S. capital have successfully sealed a leak on a freight train after it derailed on Sunday. Fourteen wagons on the CSX train
North Korea videos imagine destruction of Seoul and Washington
The North Korean propaganda machine is at it again. And the least that can be said is that Steven Spielberg has nothing to worry about. Pyongyang’sThe North Korean propaganda machine is at it again. And the least that can be said is that Steven Spielberg has nothing to worry about. Pyongyang’s
Obama urges world leaders to secure nuclear facilities from terror threat
At the end of the nuclear summit in Washington, the US president called for world leaders to share intelligence and secure nuclear materialsAt the end of the nuclear summit in Washington, the US president called for world leaders to share intelligence and secure nuclear materials
Obama warns about nuclear terrorism risk
Hosting world leaders in Washington, US President Barack Obama has urged them to do more to safeguard their nuclear facilities amid fears that groupsHosting world leaders in Washington, US President Barack Obama has urged them to do more to safeguard their nuclear facilities amid fears that groups
World leaders look at ways to boost nuclear security during talks in Washington
At a nuclear security summit in the US, North Korea's nuclear ambitions were high on the agenda.At a nuclear security summit in the US, North Korea's nuclear ambitions were high on the agenda.
US Capitol shooting: suspected gunman and bystander injured
A suspected gunman – known to police – has been wounded in a shooting in the grounds of the US Capitol building in Washington. It happened in theA suspected gunman – known to police – has been wounded in a shooting in the grounds of the US Capitol building in Washington. It happened in the
Shooting reported at US Capitol
Reports of gunshots at the US Capitol complex have triggered a major security operation in Washington DC. The shooting is believed to have happened at the Capitol Visitor Center. Conflicting accountsReports of gunshots at the US Capitol complex have triggered a major security operation in Washington DC. The shooting is believed to have happened at the Capitol Visitor Center. Conflicting accounts
Shooting reported at US Capitol
Reports of gunshots at the US Capitol complex have triggered a major security operation in Washington DC. The shooting is believed to have happenedReports of gunshots at the US Capitol complex have triggered a major security operation in Washington DC. The shooting is believed to have happened
It's an Eaglet!
Eagles feed fish to a newly hatched eaglet, the first of two born to eagles dubbed “Mr. President” and “The First Lady” in Washington’s NationalEagles feed fish to a newly hatched eaglet, the first of two born to eagles dubbed “Mr. President” and “The First Lady” in Washington’s National
Washington DC subway reopens after day-long shutdown
Washington DC’s subway system is to reopen after a day-long shutdown for emergency safety checks. The aim was to give safety crews time to inspectWashington DC’s subway system is to reopen after a day-long shutdown for emergency safety checks. The aim was to give safety crews time to inspect
Tensions mount on Korean Peninsula, as Pyongyang fires two more missiles
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as tension with Seoul and Washington continues to mountNorth Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea as tension with Seoul and Washington continues to mount
US Cold War nuclear target list released
Document shows how US Air Force proposed to drop atomic weapons on densly populated areas and target civilians in big cities.Document shows how US Air Force proposed to drop atomic weapons on densly populated areas and target civilians in big cities.
DC zoo's newest giant panda cub makes media debut
Bei Bei the giant panda cub makes his much-anticipated media debut at Washington D.C.‘s National Zoo.Bei Bei the giant panda cub makes his much-anticipated media debut at Washington D.C.‘s National Zoo.
Iran slams Turkey's role in anti-ISIL alliance as hypocrisy
The Saudi’s diplomatic recipe for an Islamic response to ISIL has been welcomed by some and condemned by some. The US says the 34-nation militaryThe Saudi’s diplomatic recipe for an Islamic response to ISIL has been welcomed by some and condemned by some. The US says the 34-nation military
Drone business takes off in Washington
What has created an enormous “buzz” in Washington but has nothing to do with the White House? The answer you’re no doubt scratching your head over isWhat has created an enormous “buzz” in Washington but has nothing to do with the White House? The answer you’re no doubt scratching your head over is
More shoppers go online for Black Friday bargains
Euphoric and excited amid the frenzy to secure the best bargains, they poured into New York stores as soon as the doors opened. Black Friday actuallyEuphoric and excited amid the frenzy to secure the best bargains, they poured into New York stores as soon as the doors opened. Black Friday actually
Two Air France flights diverted due to security threats land safely in US
Two Air France flights en route to Paris from the USA which were diverted because of a bomb threat and a security incident have both landed safelyTwo Air France flights en route to Paris from the USA which were diverted because of a bomb threat and a security incident have both landed safely
Paul Ryan becomes new US House speaker
He calls on the Republican-controlled chamber to sweep away divisionsHe calls on the Republican-controlled chamber to sweep away divisions
Boko Haram: US sends troops to Cameroon
The US is to send 300 of its troops to Cameroon to help counter militant Islamists Boko Haram. The troops are to provide intelligence to the multiThe US is to send 300 of its troops to Cameroon to help counter militant Islamists Boko Haram. The troops are to provide intelligence to the multi
Volkswagen boss apologises to US Congress for diesel emissions scandal
German public prosecutors have raided the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg and other places as part of their investigation into the falsifying ofGerman public prosecutors have raided the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg and other places as part of their investigation into the falsifying of
Live: the head of Volkswagen USA addresses Congress panel
Michael Horn, the head of Volkswagen USA, is expected to apologise before members of a US Congress committee in Washington over the scandal of theMichael Horn, the head of Volkswagen USA, is expected to apologise before members of a US Congress committee in Washington over the scandal of the
Pope Francis salutes crowds outside US Congress
Following his historic address to the US Congress, Pope Francis appeared on its balcony to salute the thousands who had come out to seeFollowing his historic address to the US Congress, Pope Francis appeared on its balcony to salute the thousands who had come out to see
Pope Francis begins visit to USA with call for environmental action
Pope Francis has been quick to set the tone for his first-ever visit as pontiff to the United States. Greeted at the White House by the Obamas and aPope Francis has been quick to set the tone for his first-ever visit as pontiff to the United States. Greeted at the White House by the Obamas and a
Congress could pass law reducing gun violence, says White House
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Congress could pass legislation that would have a tangible impact of reducing gun violence in the UnitedWhite House spokesman Josh Earnest said Congress could pass legislation that would have a tangible impact of reducing gun violence in the United
Kerry insists Iran will be under "enormous constraints" under nuclear deal
The US Secretary of State has answered questions before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs CommitteeThe US Secretary of State has answered questions before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee
A day at the beach in Washington's National Building Museum
Locked in the capital of the US and miles from the coast is Washington’s downtown beach where crowds of revelers dive into an ‘ocean’ made up ofLocked in the capital of the US and miles from the coast is Washington’s downtown beach where crowds of revelers dive into an ‘ocean’ made up of
Gallery: Photos emerge of Cheney and Bush at White House on 9/11
Never-seen-before photos have been released of former president George W Bush and his deputy Dick Cheney on September 11 at the White House. TheNever-seen-before photos have been released of former president George W Bush and his deputy Dick Cheney on September 11 at the White House. The