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Tornadoes kill at least five people in Texas

At least five people have been killed by tornadoes in Texas as heavy storms move across parts of the US.

Sport

Anthony Joshua beats Wladimir Klitschko

The unbeaten Briton defeated the Ukranian in a thrilling contest

USA

Comedian pokes fun at Trump at correspondents' dinner he snubbed

It was the first time in 36 years that a US President had snubbed the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner, but Trump remained a big talking point.

USA

Trump blasts 'failing media' at 100-day rally in Pennsylvania

The US President chose to celebrate his first 100 days in office surrounded by cheering supporters and skipping the traditional press dinner.

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'We won't go away, welcome to your hundredth day', climate marchers hold rallies in the US

As President Trump marks 100 days in office, tens of thousands of people marched on Washington to demand he rethinks his climate change policies.

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Museum of Ice Cream serves up sweet art

A mouth-watering exhibition in Los Angeles celebrates all things ice cream.

North Korea

New test-firing of ballistic missile by North Korea

Defying warnings from the US and China, North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile.

USA

We're opening it up', says Trump of executive order

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to extend offshore oil and gas drilling to areas previously off limits.

USA

US rules out regime change in Pyongyang but urges action

The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's atomic programme could have "catastrophic consequences"

USA

'Terminator' Schwarzenegger signs green pact with Paris mayor

Former movie star, turned California governor, turned climate action campaigner, Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a green pact with Paris mayor Anne Hidaglo.

Economy

No Trump bump for US economy

Weak consumer spending caused the US economy to grow at a just 0.7 percent annual rate between January and March - its weakest pace in three years.

USA

US warns failure to act on N. Korea could be catastrophic

The U.S. Secretary of State says Washington is not pushing for regime change in Pyongyang

USA

Trump vowed wonders in 100 days, now says milestone not important

In a Washington park, a baby named Oscar is getting ready to mark his 100 days on the planet, born just hours before Donald Trump was sworn in as president.

USA

Trump warns of 'major conflict' with North Korea

US President Donald Trump is warning there could be a “major conflict” on the cards with North Korea.

USA

Fourth man dies in controversial flurry of Arkansas executions

A fourth inmate has been executed in just a week in the US State of Arkansas after weeks of controversy about plans for a high number of executions in a short space of…

USA

Pentagon probes ex-Trump adviser Flynn over payments from foreign groups

Flynn faces scrutiny over payments of hundreds of thousands of dollar's from state-run Russia Today TV network after retiring from the army in 2014.

USA

United Airlines and ejected passenger reach a settlement

United Airlines and the passenger violently dragged off a plane reach a settlement for an undisclosed sum, as the company seeks to contain the fallout from the incident.

Russia

'Talk instead of yelling at North Korea' - Russian diplomat

The US said on Thursday that its policy was to exert maximum pressure on North Korea through sanctions and diplomatic activity, echoing comments made by the Trump administration the previous…

Economy

US travel and laptop bans spark concern among Gulf airlines

The US government's travel and laptop bans have been a major talking point at this year's Arabian Travel Market.

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'The US has long supported international justice, now it should be subjected to it'

They call him the “dictator hunter”.

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