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Obama commutes Chelsea Manning sentence

President Barrack Obama has shortened the prison sentence of former US military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning.

17/01/2017

USA

Iran to Trump: nuclear deal is not bilateral and it's not up to you

The nuclear deal with Iran is one of the thorny topics to watch after Trump's inauguration on Friday

17/01/2017

World News

Opinion: America’s Russian Hypocrisy

17/01/2017

USA

Donald Trump's family – his nearest and dearest (and closest advisors)

Donald Trump became a family man in 1977 when he married his first wife, Ivana, a former Olympic skier from what used to be Czechoslovakia.

17/01/2017

Business Series

British American Tobacco to merge with Reynolds

British American Tobacco takeover of US firm Reynolds will create the world's biggest listed tobacco company, overtaking Philip Morris International.

17/01/2017

Cinema

'Strike a Pose' - the story of male dancers on Madonna's 1990 'Blond Ambition Tour'

In 1990 Madonna chose seven male dancers to join her on her controversial ‘Blond Ambition Tour’ in support of her fourth studio album, “Like a Prayer.

17/01/2017

Cinema

The origins of McDonald's told in the movie 'The Founder'

‘The Founder’ charts salesman Roy Croc’s story as he helps turn two brother’s fast food eatery into to what we know today – McDonald’s one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the…

17/01/2017

USA

Panic at a MLK memorial march after shots are fired

A Martin Luther King memorial march in Miami was disrupted as thousands ran for cover after gun fire rang out.

17/01/2017

USA

Tensions grow between Trump and black leaders

January 16 in the United States is Martin Luther King Day in honour of the civil rights hero.

17/01/2017

USA

Last man on the moon Gene Cernan dies at 82

Gene Cernan last man on the moon dies at 82

16/01/2017

USA

Curious about Trump's NYC office? Here's what's inside

Donald Trump's New York City office in Trump Tower offers a rare glimpse into who Trump really is and what he holds dear

16/01/2017

Economy

IMF boosts US growth forecasts, keeps global growth prediction unchanged

International Monetary Fund keeps global growth forecasts unchanged in its latest economic outlook, raises US forecast on Trump spending and tax plans

16/01/2017

World News

Trump blasts, Europe bites back

The US President-elect's comments about NATO, Ukraine and the EU among others are ruffling feathers on the continent as leaders and diplomats respond.

16/01/2017

Sport

Green Bay hold off Dallas late surge

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the MVP of Green Bay’s Super Bowl triumph six years ago, produced yet another flawless display to hand his team a nail-biting 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in a

16/01/2017

World News

Trump on Trump - A glimpse at the President-elect's plans

In his first interview with the European press, and just days before his inauguration, Donald Trump has outlined his goals for the first months of his term.

16/01/2017

World News

Sanctions against Russia must stay - Biden

The outgoing US Vice President has urged the world to stand up to what he has described as "coercion and aggression" from Moscow over Ukraine

16/01/2017

USA

Donald Trump, day one: US Women's March set to go global

Organisers of the January 21 event are expecting around one million people to march in at least 300 sister events globally.

16/01/2017

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Dog rescues itself from snowy Utah cliff ledge

Search and rescue teams struggled to save a dog stuck on a narrow cliff ledge in snowy Utah.

16/01/2017

USA

The end of an era for "The greatest show on earth"

The Ringling Bros.

15/01/2017

USA

Taiwan leader visits US as Trump again queries 'One China' policy

Taiwan’s president passed through San Francisco on Saturday – her second US visit this month, not unnoticed by a crowd of well-wishers.

15/01/2017