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Trump expected to end "DACA" program to curb illegal immigration

The US president promised to scrap the protection scheme but has run into stiff opposition

04/09/2017

USA

People treated for putting sun cream on eyeballs to watch eclipse

Unsurprisingly, sun cream was not recommended as eye protection to watch the solar eclipse.

04/09/2017

Kazakhstan

Record-breaking Peggy Whitson returns from the ISS

With several space records in her pocket, American astronaut Peggy Whitson returns from the ISS.

03/09/2017

USA

Moscow complains about US search of consulate

US searches of Russian diplomatic buildings have provoked the anger of Moscow.

03/09/2017

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Houston rescuers faced with fire and water

Fighting fires when they are surrounded by water is proving a new challenge for Houston's stretched rescue workers.

02/09/2017

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Harvey rescue efforts continue as Texas evaluates cost of storm damage

As rescue efforts continue in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the costs mount.

02/09/2017

USA

Serena Williams gives birth to baby girl

Former world number one tennis player Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday.

02/09/2017

USA

Search continues for Hurricane Harvey survivors

Rescuers are searching painstakingly through flooded neighbourhoods across southeastern Texas for people stranded by Hurricane Harvey.

02/09/2017

USA

Trump under pressure to not to scrap the 'Dreamers' program

02/09/2017

Russia

United States orders closure of Russian consulate

The US has ordered Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and buildings in Washington and New York that house trade missions.

01/09/2017

USA

100,000 homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey

01/09/2017

USA

US gives Russia 48 hours to close consulate in San Francisco

US orders the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and annexes in Washington DC and New York by September 2.

31/08/2017

USA

The cost of Hurricane Harvey

Storm Harvey could cost billions.

31/08/2017

USA

Explosions, smoke at flood-hit chemical plant in Texas

Smoke and an explosion were reported at a flood-hit chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, about 40 km northeast of Houston.

31/08/2017

USA

Harvey weakens to a tropical depression

Harvey moves onto Louisiana but weakens to a tropical depression as it goes

30/08/2017

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Mother and baby rescued by helicopter in Houston

A mother and baby have been airlifted to safety by helicopter in Houston.

30/08/2017

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Houston evacuation centre floods

An evacuation shelter housing 100 people has been overran by Houston's floodwaters.

30/08/2017

USA

Texas store apologises after bottled water offered for €35 in storm aftermath

Best Buy said offering cases of bottle water for inflated prices was an isolated incident.

30/08/2017

Syria

US air strikes block convoy transferring ISIL fighters

The militants were being evacuated from the Lebanese border as part of a controversial truce deal with Hezbollah.

30/08/2017

USA

Relentless Harvey brings more misery as it hits Louisiana

After Houston, Harvey is now bearing down on eastern Texas and Louisiana

30/08/2017