USA

USA

G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90

Liddy, a former FBI agent and Army veteran, was convicted of conspiracy, burglary and illegal wiretapping for his role in the Watergate burglary.

31/03/2021

USA

Witnesses say they saw George Floyd 'slowly fade away'

A witness said he saw George Floyd struggle for air and "slowly fade away...like a fish in a bag" as police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on the man's neck during his arrest.

30/03/2021

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Protesters march at 'Stop Asian Hate' rally in Portland

It comes after a recent mass shooting spree at Asian-owned spas in the state of Georgia.

29/03/2021

USA

Derek Chauvin: George Floyd murder trial hears from witnesses

George Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked protest across the US and a global reckoning on race.

29/03/2021

USA

President Joe Biden invites Putin and Xi to climate talks

The session will test Biden’s pledge to make climate change a priority.

26/03/2021

World

NATO, China, Russia, Nord Stream 2, US Secretary of State gives the lowdown

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, recently visited NATO headquarters in Brussels to renew America's ties with the alliance. He tells us about his reasons for visiting Europe and what relations will look like under the Biden administration.

26/03/2021

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Deadly tornadoes roar through Alabama

Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama

26/03/2021

USA

President Joe Biden, 78, plans to run for a second term in 2024

Biden told reporters that he expected to run for the White House in the next election.

25/03/2021

USA

Big Tech CEOs face questions in U.S. Congress over misinformation

Facebook, Twitter, and Google were questioned by lawmakers on their efforts to combat misinformation following the storming of the Capitol building.

25/03/2021

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US authorities publish footage from migrant processing centre

US authorities publish footage from migrant processing centre

24/03/2021

Experiences

Why are alcohol-free bars growing in popularity in the United States?

Alcohol-free bars are opening across the United States as more and more people try out staying sober.

24/03/2021

USA

Colorado shooting victims included store workers and police officer

Ten people lost their lives in a mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store.

23/03/2021

Europe News

Biden invited to EU summit as Brussels bids to rebuild US links

The move comes as Chinese and Russian officials met in a show of unity against western sanctions.

23/03/2021

USA

10 people killed in Colorado supermarket shooting

Police arrested a lone suspect after an hours-long standoff at a Boulder supermarket.

23/03/2021

USA

AstraZeneca jab 'effective' and 'doesn't increase risk of blood clots'

The early findings from the US study are just one set of information AstraZeneca must submit to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to get its vaccine approved for use in the country.

22/03/2021

USA

Miami imposes coronavirus curfew amid spring break chaos

Hard-partying spring break crowds gathered by the thousands without masks or social distancing.

22/03/2021

USA

'Speak out': Biden and Harris decry racism days after Georgia attacks

The US President and Vice-President denounced racism hidden 'in plain sight' as they visited Atlanta, days after a white gunman killed eight people, mostly Asian American women.

20/03/2021

Experiences

These communities in America are paying digital nomads to move there

Discover the communities in America that are paying digital nomads to make the move - and find out why.

19/03/2021

USA

US and China clash in first face-to-face meeting under President Biden

The meetings in Alaska are a new test in increasingly troubled relations between the two countries, at odds over human rights, Chinese assertiveness and the coronavirus pandemic.

19/03/2021

USA

Biden plans to send four million COVID jabs to Mexico, Canada

The US will send four million AstraZeneca doses to Mexico and Canada, the White House said on Thursday.

18/03/2021

Europe Decoded

Most misinformation spread online is accidental, study finds

Half of the misinformation that spreads online is shared because users are not paying attention, a study has found.

18/03/2021

USA

Man charged with killing 8 people at Georgia massage parlours

A white gunman was charged Wednesday with killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlours in an attack that sent terror through the Asian American community that’s increasingly been targeted during the coronavirus pandemic.

17/03/2021

USA

Russia recalls US ambassador after Biden says Putin is a 'killer'

Biden said the Russian president would 'pay a price' for meddling in US elections.

17/03/2021

USA

Man arrested after eight people killed in shootings at Atlanta spas

Authorities said many of the victims of the shootings at three massage parlours are women of Asian descent.

17/03/2021

Destinations

Hawaii is home to the best rainbows in the world, according to science

It is known as the rainbow state - but how did it earn the title? We take a look at the fascinating meteorology and mythology behind the phenomenon.

15/03/2021

USA

Oscars: 'Mank' leads nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards

Nominations have been announced for #TheOscars following a year which has heavily impacted the movie industry,

15/03/2021