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USA

NATO: Sweden and Finland very close to joining alliance, Blinken says

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he’s confident that both NATO candidates Sweden and Finland will become members very soon. But Turkey argues that NATO hopefuls have been too lax in ignoring threats to Turkey from Kurdish militants and other groups that it considers terrorist.

09/12/2022

Tech News

US seeks to block Microsoft's takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker

Regulators say the €65 billion deal, which is also under scrutiny in Europe, could hurt competition in the gaming industry.

09/12/2022

USA

American basktball player Griner lands in US after prisoners swap

After a prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi, US basketball player Brittney Griner is now back in home soil after being exchanged with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner was arrested in February on charges of attempting to smuggle drugs into Russia.

09/12/2022

USA

US lawmakers pass bill protecting same-sex marriage

The US House of Representatives passed legislation protecting same-sex marriage in case the Supreme Court ever overturned its 2015 decision that initially legalised them.

08/12/2022

Culture news

New York Times goes on major strike for first time since 1978

As more and more sectors rise up against poor working conditions, this is one of the most significant actions from the cultural sector.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Unseen photos of the last Moon walk, 50 years ago

In 1972, Apollo 17 was the final mission to put a human on the Moon. Newly remastered images bring that trip to life.

07/12/2022

USA

Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud

Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.

07/12/2022

Culture news

Writer heartbroken over failed book signing receives swell of support

Chelsea Banning spoke out after only two people attended the signing in a bookstore in Ohio.

07/12/2022

USA

US politics: Democrats seal absolute Senate majority with Georgia win

In the runoff vote, incumbent Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker

07/12/2022

Tech News

Apple sued by women over 'dangerous' AirTag stalking

The plaintiffs called AirTag tracking devices "the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers".

06/12/2022

USA

Georgia’s electors head to the polls in last day of US senate vote

Georgia voters are set to decide the final US Senate contest of the midterm elections, choosing between the incumbent, Democrat Raphael Warnock and a Republican football legend, Herschel Walker.

06/12/2022

Culture news

French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

The two-time Emmy winner was recently diagnosed with cancer according to her family.

06/12/2022

USA

US and EU try to find common ground on trade and technology

The US administration and a delegation from the European Commission met near Washington DC on Monday to try to bring the world's two largest economies closer together on issues of trade and new technologies, but little concrete progress is expected.

05/12/2022

Soul Of The South

Why is Alabama the home of the Civil Rights Movement?

In partnership with GoUSA TV

Alabama is the home of Rosa Parks and its cities Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham saw some of the most important events, not just in the Civil Rights Movement, but the world. Here’s why you should visit.

05/12/2022

USA

US Air Force unveils new stealth bomber amid arms race with China

The B-21 Raider -- which is not set to fly until 2023 -- is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years.

03/12/2022

No Comment

Macron tours New Orlean's French Quarter and greeted by locals

To the sound of the trombone, the French president swayed and clapped to the sound of the welcoming jazz band, alongside his wife Brigitte Macron

03/12/2022

No Comment

Hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers on display at Miami's art week

For a limited time, visitors will be able to see hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers at Miami's art week.

02/12/2022

No Comment

Native Hawaiians honor traditions at volcano

WATCH: Native Hawaiians honor traditions at volcano

02/12/2022

USA

Biden 'prepared to sit down with Putin' if he is willing to end war

"I'm prepared to speak with Putin if in fact there is an interest in him deciding he's looking for a way to end the war" said Biden.

02/12/2022

USA

Kanye 'Ye' West suspended from Twitter after antisemitic remarks

The Chicago-born rapper posted an image of a swastika blended with the Jewish symbol, the star of David.

02/12/2022

Culture news

Kanye West suspended from Twitter after incendiary Hitler comments

"Every human being has brought something of value, especially Hitler," said the US rapper. "I love Hitler."

02/12/2022

USA

Joe Biden hosts Emmanuel Macron with state dinner at the White House

The US president spoke about the 'historic alliance' between the two nations. Biden also emphasized the democratic values and respect for human rights that unite the two allies, in contrast to the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

01/12/2022

USA

Biden 'prepared to sit down with Putin' if he wants to end Ukraine war

"I'm prepared to speak with Putin if in fact there is an interest in him deciding he's looking for a way to end the war," said Biden.

01/12/2022

Mobility

This briefcase-sized satellite will look for ice on the Moon

If the Lunar Flashflight detects the presence of water ice on the Moon, NASA says it could prove a valuable resource for future Artemis missions.

01/12/2022

USA

Bleak picture of world as UN asks for more aid money than ever

The United Nations has asked for a record amount of money to cope with looming climate-change-induced famines in Africa and the devastating Ukraine war.

01/12/2022