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Total solar eclipse is a "cosmos spectacular"

Donald Trump joins millions of Americans to watch one of the cosmos' most rare events - a total solar eclipse

22/08/2017

USA

A story to eclipse all others - the first time in 99 years the US goes dark from coast to coast

Millions of people across 14 states stood and waited for a rare and rather spectacular total solar eclipse

21/08/2017

USA

US gears up for total eclipse

The small town of Carbondale, Illinois, is gearing up to become eclipse central, one day before the total eclipse that will cross the continental United States.

21/08/2017

Singapore

Ten US sailors missing after maritime collision

A US warship, the John S. McCain collided with merchant vessel, the Alnic MC, off the coast of Singapore.

21/08/2017

USA

US comic and civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

Pioneering comedian was among the first African-Americans to play for white audiences in the 1960s

20/08/2017

USA

WW2 warship USS Indianapolis found 72 years after its sinking

Its destruction on July 30, 1945, inflicted the US Navy’s largest-ever loss of life.

20/08/2017

USA

#Eclipse2017: a guide to staring at the shadow of the sun

On August 21st a total solar eclipse will sweep across the United States from coast-to-coast.

20/08/2017

USA

I missed the eclipse - where can I watch it back?

A total solar eclipse made its way across the USA on Monday, but where can you watch it back if you missed it?

19/08/2017

USA

Steve Bannon no longer in White House role

President Donald Trump today parted ways with chief strategist Steve Bannon, the White House announced.

18/08/2017

USA

Efforts stepped up to remove US Confederate statues

A statue of a 19th century Supreme Court judge in Maryland is among several figures associated with slavery to be removed following the violence in Charlottesville.

18/08/2017

USA

US and Japan agree to cooperate on matter of North Korea

18/08/2017

Travel News

Half a day in Aspen

17/08/2017

USA

Vladimir Putin trusted more than Donald Trump, says poll

17/08/2017

Japan

USA-Japan begin massive military exercise in Hokkaido

Northern Viper, a live firing exercise, is the largest joint operation between the two countries

16/08/2017

USA

Nine key figures that define Elvis Presley's life

40 years since the king of rock's death, here are some key figures that outline his career and legacy.

16/08/2017

USA

Mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer: 'If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention.'

Heather Heyer's mother delivers emotive speech at Charlottesville memorial.

16/08/2017

North Korea

Kim Jong-un steps back from the brink

Despite relief at Pyongyang's pause, it is feared that upcoming US-South Korea military drills could revive tensions

15/08/2017

Economy

Trump gets tough with China and orders trade inquiry

Trump gets with tough with China and orders trade inquiry, focusing on intellectual property theft.

15/08/2017

USA

Taylor Swift to help sex assault victims after court victory

The pop star won a case against an ex-radio DJ she said groped her bare bottom at a photo shoot.

15/08/2017

USA

Trump met by protests as he returns to New York

Thousands turn out to protest as Donald Trump visits his New York for the first time since taking office.

15/08/2017