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Former US Olympics doctor admits abusing gymnasts

A former US Olympics team doctor has pleaded guilty to molesting seven girls whilst he worked at Michigan State University.

World News

USA calls Myanmar action against Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'

Human rights groups say army forces in mainly Buddhist Myanmar are persecuting the Muslim ethnic minority, burning down entire villages and forcing civilians to flee or face mass rape and executions.

Russia

Russia's Uper House 'approves foreign agent bill'

The bill, if passed into law, would force non-Russian media outlets operating on Russian soil to register as 'foreign agents'.

USA

New York truck attacker indicted

Sayfullo Saipov appeared in charge on an indictment sheet that numbered 22 counts

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USA

David Cassidy, 70s teen idol, dies

David Cassidy, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in 70s sitcom The Partridge Family, has died at the age of 67.

World News

Which country spent the most on its military last year?

US military spending in 2016 topped that of China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, France, UK, Japan, Germany and South Korea combined

Travel News

Half a day in Southampton

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Talk about bad timing! Bus thwarts TV channel's attempt to film Georgia Dome demolition

It was a case of wrong place, wrong time for one American TV producer who set up his camera to film the demolition of the Georgia Dome.

USA

US tells Haitian immigrants: legalise or leave

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke has withdrawn the special immigration status that has applied to Haitian immigrants since an earthquake devastated their country in 2010.

Cult

Cool alert! Tattoos you can listen to

Tattoos are being linked up to people's smartphones so audio can be played with an app

Cult

Bruno Mars dominates the 2017 American Music Awards

Fans also vote to honour Keith Urban, Diana Ross, and Lady Gaga at the 43rd American Music Awards.

USA

Murderous cult leader Charles Manson dies at 83

Convicted murderer and cult leader Charles Manson has died of natural causes at the age of 83.

Green News

Extreme Skateboarding

It is said to ride like a surfboard and snowboard.

Germany

Mixed verdict on COP23 climate summit

The UN talks in Berlin made progress on climate goals but critics say a sense of urgency was lacking

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Huge fire at senior residents' community in Pennsylvania

More than 20 people have been injured after a huge fire spread to multiple buildings in Pennsylvania.

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Man moonwalks to jail

A man has been arrested after a police chase in the USA ended with him getting out of his car and dancing.

Serbia

Serbian and U.S. army paratroopers jump together to strenghten ties

A joint military exercise between Serbian and US troops is part of an effort to boost relations between the Balkan country and NATO

USA

Watch: Woman climbs drive-thru to steal food and Happy Meal toys

The 'hamburglar' was finally arrested on Thursday morning.

USA

Trump effect as US brand tumbles in global rankings

People’s perception of the country has worsened since Trump was elected, a new study has revealed.

USA

Radio host on U.S Senator: 'He stuck his tongue in my mouth so fast'

A Los Angeles radio host has been talking about her sexual misconduct accusations against US Senator Al Franken

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