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Cuba policy changes won't happen overnight, says Obama

US President Barack Obama said he does not expect a quick end to US sanctions on Cuba. Two days after reinstating diplomatic relations with Havana

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Obama says Sony made a "mistake" in cancelling movie over cyber threats

The cyber threats against Sony Pictures have been a top subject in President Obama's end-of-year speech

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Obama says Sony made a "mistake" in cancelling movie over cyber threats

The hacking and cyber threats against Sony Pictures have been a top subject in President Obama’s end-of-year speech. He made it clear he disagreed

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Changing US-Cuba relations divide Cuban Americans

US President Barack Obama’s surprise diplomatic move to normalise US relations with Cuba has divided Cuban Americans, mostly along generational

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New era for US-Cuba relations after 18 months of secret talks

The US and Cuba announce talks aimed at restoring full diplomatic relations after five decades of hostility

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A brief history of US-Cuba relations

The US and Cuba have had no diplomatic relations since 1961, but the breakdown of relations came steadily after the revolution in 1959 which brought

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US Senate passes spending bill ending fears of government shutdown

The US Senate has voted to pass a 1.1 trillion dollar spending bill , lifting the threat of a government shutdown. It was passed by 56 votes to 40 in

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US Justice Department releases revised guidelines banning racial profiling

Racially charged protests continue is New York as US justice department issues revised guidelines on banning profiling.

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President Obama takes up the Ebola challenge and urges Congress for emergency funds

President Obama calls on Congress for $6bn of emergency aid to help fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa as medical charities criticise international response

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Obama pledges to restore trust in the wake of Ferguson

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Nasty US weather ruins Thanksgiving travel plans for millions

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Thanksgiving turkey pardoned by president

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Violence erupts in Ferguson after grand jury shooting decision

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Hagel resignation viewed as inevitable by some

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Obama accepts Chuck Hagel's resignation from defence post

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US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel steps down

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Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel resigns

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US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigns

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Obama urges calm in Ferguson ahead of Michael Brown verdict

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Obama's 'risky' immigration gamble