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USA

Homeless man returns found $10K cheque - and gets big surprise

Now that's good karma

26/11/2017

Russia

Russian deputy suggests McDonald's should be labeled 'foreign agent'

President Putin has signed a law allowing foreign media outlets to be classified as “foreign agents” in Russia. A parliamentarian believes US fast-food chains should have the same label.

26/11/2017

World News

Turkey claims Trump agreed to halt YPG funding

The Turkish foreign minister says Donald Trump agreed to halt funding to Syrian Kurdish fighters but the claim is denied by US officials

25/11/2017

World News

Black Friday bargains galore around the globe

It was traditionally an all-American affair but retailers worldwide have now embraced the annual Black Friday promotional bonanza

24/11/2017

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A South Korean Thanksgiving

US troops celebrate the annual holiday thousands of miles away from home.

23/11/2017

World News

North Korea and Cuba reject 'US demands'

North Korea and Cuba reject 'unilateral and arbitrary' demands by United States over Pyongyang's nuclear programme.

23/11/2017

Sport

Former US Olympics doctor admits abusing gymnasts

A former US Olympics team doctor has pleaded guilty to molesting seven girls whilst he worked at Michigan State University.

22/11/2017

World News

USA calls Myanmar action against Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'

Human rights groups say army forces in mainly Buddhist Myanmar are persecuting the Muslim ethnic minority, burning down entire villages and forcing civilians to flee or face mass rape and executions.

22/11/2017

Russia

Russia's Uper House 'approves foreign agent bill'

The bill, if passed into law, would force non-Russian media outlets operating on Russian soil to register as 'foreign agents'.

22/11/2017

USA

New York truck attacker indicted

Sayfullo Saipov appeared in charge on an indictment sheet that numbered 22 counts

22/11/2017

USA

David Cassidy, 70s teen idol, dies

David Cassidy, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in 70s sitcom The Partridge Family, has died at the age of 67.

22/11/2017

World News

Which country spent the most on its military last year?

US military spending in 2016 topped that of China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, France, UK, Japan, Germany and South Korea combined

21/11/2017

Travel News

Half a day in Southampton

21/11/2017

No Comment

Talk about bad timing! Bus thwarts TV channel's attempt to film Georgia Dome demolition

It was a case of wrong place, wrong time for one American TV producer who set up his camera to film the demolition of the Georgia Dome.

21/11/2017

USA

US tells Haitian immigrants: legalise or leave

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke has withdrawn the special immigration status that has applied to Haitian immigrants since an earthquake devastated their country in 2010.

21/11/2017

Cult

Cool alert! Tattoos you can listen to

Tattoos are being linked up to people's smartphones so audio can be played with an app

20/11/2017

Cult

Bruno Mars dominates the 2017 American Music Awards

Fans also vote to honour Keith Urban, Diana Ross, and Lady Gaga at the 43rd American Music Awards.

20/11/2017

USA

Murderous cult leader Charles Manson dies at 83

Convicted murderer and cult leader Charles Manson has died of natural causes at the age of 83.

20/11/2017

Green News

Extreme Skateboarding

It is said to ride like a surfboard and snowboard.

19/11/2017

Germany

Mixed verdict on COP23 climate summit

The UN talks in Berlin made progress on climate goals but critics say a sense of urgency was lacking

17/11/2017