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Protests spread across the US over rebel flag

Protests are spreading across the US for the withdrawal of the Confederate battle Flag. In South Carolina many want it removed from the state house

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American Civil War flag offends many as symbol of slavery

Held for nine murders in Charleston, South Carolina, Dylann Roof has also fired up passions in the United States over the flying of a southern battle

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Calls to "take it down" strengthen over Confederate flag in Charleston

South Carolina governor calls for lawmakers to remove rebel battle flag from State House following suspect in Charleston shooting embracing it as an emblem of white supremacy.

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South Carolina governor calls for Confederate flag removal

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Afghanistan

Six gunmen dead in co-ordinated Taliban attack on Afghanistan parliament in Kabul

An attack on the Afghanistan parliament in Kabul has come to an end. Officials say six gunmen were killed and nineteen people wounded. The

USA

Charleston demonstrates its unity following church massacre

The soul-searching continues in the USA following the Charleston church massacre, as does the public anger. People joined hands on Sunday across the

USA

US rocked by more shootings in wake of Charleston

Amid renewed debate over gun crime and weapon ownership in America, there have been two more shootings. In Detroit, one man was killed and nine other

USA

Charleston killings: Daughter of one of the victims forgives suspect

The suspect in the Charleston church killings has faced families of some of the nine victims during his first court appearance court on Friday

USA

UPDATE: Church Shooting Suspect appears in court for bond hearing

The suspect in the Charleston Church massacre is charged with nine counts of murder as America reckons with race and guns. Bond set at $1m. DOJ investigating as 'an act of domestic terrorism' as well

USA

Americans shocked by 'senseless' Charleston shootings

The Charleston church shootings have sent shockwaves through the local community. All of the victims were black, gunned down during Bible study. The

USA

Church shooting suspect returned to Charleston

After a 14 hour manhunt, the suspect in the Charleston church killings has been returned to the city where he allegedly carried out the attack

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Charleston church shooting suspect arrested after huge manhunt

The suspect in the Charleston church shooting, Dylann Roof, 21, has been arrested by police in Shelby, North Carolina after a roadside check. Roof

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US church killings suspect Dylann Roof 'caught by police'

Dylann Roof, suspected of killing nine people at an African-American church in South Carolina, has been caught by police, according to US media

USA

US: at least 9 killed in Charleston church massacre

The search for the killer of nine people at an African American church in Charleston, South Carolina, continues. The police described it as a hate

USA

Mass shooting at a church in South Carolinia

A gunman has opened fire at an African- American church in Charleston, South Carolina. First reports say they are multiple casualties. The suspect

USA

Dallas police HQ shooting: suspect killed during standoff

US authorities have carried out a controlled explosion on the van of a man who attacked the Dallas police headquarters. Video footage showed his

USA

Man suspected of attacking Dallas Police headquarters confirmed dead

A man suspected of attacking the headquarters of Dallas Police with gunfire and explosives has been confirmed dead. Authorities say the suspect was

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Gunmen attack police station in Dallas, Texas

Pakistan

Malala Yousafzai suspects acquitted not convicted as first reported

It has emerged that eight out of ten men reportedly jailed over the shooting of Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai were actually acquitted. In

Singapore

Man shot dead outside security summit in Singapore

A man has been shot dead by police in Singapore outside a hotel where a high-level regional security summit was taking place. The US Defence

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