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US senate votes to slap further sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea

A landslide sees senators vote 98-2 in favour of imposing sanctions, despite President Trump's objections.

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Chincoteague Ponies takes the plunge

More than 200 ponies took part in the annual swim from Assateague Island to neighboring Chincoteague Island on Virginia's eastern shore

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US prison inmates film jailbreak

Footage filmed by escaped inmates shows how they used a bunk bed leg to break out of jail

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Plane crash in Utah kills four

Four people died after a small plane crashed on a Utah highway "killing two couples

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Amateur video captures moment fair-ground ride collapses

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USA: One dead, several hurt in Ohio fairground accident

Seats snapped off the 'Fire Ball' ride on the opening night of the State Fair

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Senate to consider "skinny" repeal of health bill

Plans to repeal Obamacare have hit another stumbling block after the US Senate failed to pass plans to repeal the health care programme.

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European Commission concerned as Russia sanctions bill passes in US Congress

The European Commission has again raised concerns over proposed US sanctions on Russia, as the bill is passed by the US House of Representatives.

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Russia: US sanctions bill 'rather sad'

Bilateral relations between Russia and the United States will not recover anytime soon.

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US Senate agrees to debate scrapping Obamacare

The US Senate has narrowly voted to begin a debate on a bill to end the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.

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US Votes for Sanctions on three countries

US Votes for Sanctions on three countries

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Efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare clear their first hurdle in the U.S. Senate

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Novak Djokovic doubtful for US Open

Novak Djokovic may miss this year's US Open

Iran

U.S. fires warning shots at Iranian vessel

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Alphabet profits hit by record EU fine

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Texas migrant truck tragedy: Driver could face death penalty

Ten out of an estimated 100 undocumented migrants inside the sweltering lorry in San Antonio have died

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Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies Russia collusion

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EU leaders worried by possible further US sanctions on Russia

European Union leaders say they are ‘following’ the progress of the US Congress, as it discusses further sanctions on Russia.

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Trump son-in-law Kushner denies Russia collusion

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The USS Constitution, warship from 1797, returns to water

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