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Efforts stepped up to remove US Confederate statues

A statue of a 19th century Supreme Court judge in Maryland is among several figures associated with slavery to be removed following the violence in Charlottesville.

18/08/2017

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US and Japan agree to cooperate on matter of North Korea

17/08/2017

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Half a day in Aspen

17/08/2017

USA

Vladimir Putin trusted more than Donald Trump, says poll

17/08/2017

Japan

USA-Japan begin massive military exercise in Hokkaido

Northern Viper, a live firing exercise, is the largest joint operation between the two countries

16/08/2017

USA

Nine key figures that define Elvis Presley's life

40 years since the king of rock's death, here are some key figures that outline his career and legacy.

16/08/2017

USA

Mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer: 'If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention.'

Heather Heyer's mother delivers emotive speech at Charlottesville memorial.

16/08/2017

North Korea

Kim Jong-un steps back from the brink

Despite relief at Pyongyang's pause, it is feared that upcoming US-South Korea military drills could revive tensions

15/08/2017

Economy

Trump gets tough with China and orders trade inquiry

Trump gets with tough with China and orders trade inquiry, focusing on intellectual property theft.

15/08/2017

USA

Taylor Swift to help sex assault victims after court victory

The pop star won a case against an ex-radio DJ she said groped her bare bottom at a photo shoot.

15/08/2017

USA

Trump met by protests as he returns to New York

Thousands turn out to protest as Donald Trump visits his New York for the first time since taking office.

15/08/2017

North Korea

North Korea delays decision to launch Guam attack

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has delayed a decision to fire missiles toward the US-held territory of Guam.

15/08/2017

USA

Suspect in Charlottesville car-ram case denied bail

James Alex Fields, who appeared via video link from jail, was denied bail by Judge Robert Downer and formally charged with murder, hit and run, and three counts of malicious wounding.

14/08/2017

USA

Everything you need to know about Guam

Why is North Korea threatening Guam?

14/08/2017

Colombia

Peace is possible in Venezuela says Pence

14/08/2017

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Carnage in Charlottesville

13/08/2017

USA

Trump condemnation of Virginia far-right violence 'not enough'

The US president has been criticised for failing to single out white supremacists after Saturday's fatal attack in Charlottesville.

13/08/2017

USA

The FBI opens a civil rights investigation into the Charlottesville violence

The FBI opens a civil rights investigation into the Charlottesville violence after a woman was killed and many injured when a car ploughed into a crowd of people protesting a far-right rally

13/08/2017

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Clashes in Charlottesville

12/08/2017

USA

Watch: Car plunges seven floors of parking garage

It's not the first time it's happened, either.

11/08/2017