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Banks failing to stop money laundering on vast scale, says report

Massive sums of allegedly dirty money have flowed for years through some of the world's largest banking institutions, an international journalism investigation says.

21/09/2020

USA

Schitt’s Creek, Succession and Watchmen steal show at the ‘Pandemmys'

The TV shows Schitt’s Creek, Succession and Watchmen were the big winners at the Emmy Awards on Sunday - this year dubbed ‘The Pandemmys’ due to the ceremony being held virtually amid the coronavirus outbreak.

21/09/2020

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WeChat: Judge delays US restrictions on Chinese app

The US government restrictions against WeChat follow the Trump administration’s attempts to ban TikTok, another Chinese-owned app.

21/09/2020

USA

Donald Trump approves deal to keep TikTok app available in US

The deal, which will keep the video-sharing app TikTok available in the US, was approved by the Trump administration after it threatened to ban it over security concerns.

20/09/2020

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Trump administration declares UN sanctions on Iran 'restored'

Mike Pompeo has said that UN sanctions on Iran are restored in a move that most other countries consider illegal.

20/09/2020

USA

Joe Biden slams Trump plan to replace Ginsburg as an 'abuse of power'

The US president's supporters chanted "fill that seat" at a rally in North Carolina one day after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

20/09/2020

USA

Letter addressed to Donald Trump 'contained ricin' - officials

The letter was intercepted during routine screening before it could reach the White House.

19/09/2020

USA

How the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg could impact the US election

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death has set off a debate over whether the President should nominate a Supreme Court justice just six weeks before the US presidential election.

19/09/2020

USA

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist icon, dies

Ginsburg's death has set off debate in the United States over whether her replacement should be named before or after the presidential election.

19/09/2020

USA

US set to ban WeChat and TikTok from app stores

The move could effectively wreck the operation of both Chinese services for US users.

18/09/2020

USA

Biden blasts Trump's 'criminal' virus response at drive-in town hall

US Democratic candidate Joe Biden called President Donald Trump's downplaying of COVID-19 "close to criminal".

18/09/2020

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One of the largest T-rex skeletons set to go up for auction

It could fetch up to €6.7 million.

17/09/2020

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Hurricane Sally hits US south coast bringing damage and flooding

Hundreds of people have been rescued as the hurricane pushed inland for what could be a slow and disastrous drenching across the Deep South.

17/09/2020

USA

Trump sees mass COVID-19 vaccinations 'soon', contradicting experts

The US President's claims fly in the face of evidence from health experts who say it could be months or longer before a vaccine is ready for mass distribution.

17/09/2020

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Patagonia gets political with labels saying ‘vote the a**holes out’

The outdoor brand is taking a stand against leaders who "disregard the climate crises and ignore science."

16/09/2020

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Kardashian West and DiCaprio among celebrities in Instagram boycott

Dozens of celebrities join 24-hour social media 'freeze' as #StopHateForProfit campaign bids to highlight hate speech on Facebook's platforms

16/09/2020

USA

Breonna Taylor: Louisville payout to family of police shooting victim

The Kentucky city has agreed to pay the black woman's family $12 million and reform police practices as part of a settlement.

16/09/2020

USA

A new Mideast? Israel signs pacts with Arab states Bahrain and UAE

US President Donald Trump hailed the 'dawn of a new Middle East' as the historic diplomatic pacts were signed a White House ceremony.

16/09/2020

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US wildfires: Antifa misinformation continues to spread online

Facebook says they are removing "false claims" that fires in Oregon were started by certain groups, but Euronews has found examples of misinformation still circulating.

15/09/2020

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Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition agreements

The deals between Israel and Bahrain and the UAE could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics, but they have been criticised for ignoring the Palestinians.

15/09/2020

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US wildfires: Trump dismisses science and predicts cooler temperatures

Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden branded Trump a 'climate arsonist' after the US President said 'don't think science knows' about the causes of west coast wildfires.

15/09/2020

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What was the Mayflower and why is it celebrated 400 years on?

The pilgrims built a new life in Plymouth, Massachusets, in 1620. The area's original inhabitants paid a heavy price.

15/09/2020

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US wildfires spark political debate over climate change

Democratic governors blame climate change for record-breaking wildfires that have enveloped the West coast in smoke. Members of the Trump administration are blaming forest mismanagement.

14/09/2020

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US Open tennis: Dominic Thiem fightback earns first Grand Slam title

The Austrian takes his first Grand Slam title, beating Alexander Zverev. to become the first man in 71 years to win the US Open final after dropping the opening two sets.

14/09/2020

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Naomi Osaka comes back, beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title

Osaka pulled away to a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory for her second U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam title overall.

13/09/2020

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US wildfires death toll keeps climbing as smoke chokes West Coast

At least 31 people are known to have died in the western states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

13/09/2020