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Dakota access pipeline approved

The final permit for the construction of the controversial, 3.

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US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos 'survives' tie-break Senate vote

It’s been described as more of a survival than a confirmation.

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US media push back against Trump’s bogus claim of ignoring terror attacks

US news media strongly pushed back against President Donald Trump’s bogus claim that the press “doesn’t want to report” on terrorist attacks involving Islamic…

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Alternative facts: Trump challenged over ISIL attacks 'ignored by media'

The German journalists association has called on the media to react to the US president's 'untruths', after the White House listed many allegedly under-reported terror attacks that in fact received wi

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Trump's on-off travel ban faces next step in legal battle

Later on Tuesday, an appeals court in San Francisco will be deciding whether or not to allow the travel ban.

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Goodbye Granddad - a long-living lungfish

The longest-living fish in captivity has been put down due to ill health.

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Donald Trump to meet NATO leaders in May

The US president was elected on a pledge to push NATO members to increase their funding to the western alliance to ease the financial burden on the United States.

Cinema

La La Land wins another top award as director Damien Chazelle criticises Donald Trump

There is no stopping hit musical La La Land.

Business Series

Superbowl ads turn political

Politics overshadowed major US sporting event - the Superbowl - as advertisers used the show to make a statement as well as promote their products.

USA

Republicans slam Trump for suggesting US as bad as 'killer' Putin

The US president's apparent moral equivalence between America and Russia has been condemned in the US, while Moscow is angry at Fox News' depiction of Vladimir Putin.

USA

Passengers take advantage of suspended Trump travel ban to fly to US

The uncertainty caused by the legal tussle over the Trump administration’s travel ban has opened a window for travellers from the seven affected countries to enter the United…

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Legal tug-of-war brews over Trump administration immigration ban

The government faces a Monday evening deadline to provide the US appeals court with information to justify the ban after a federal judge in Seattle blocked it on Friday.

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Super Bowl: New England Patriots pull off jaw-dropping comeback to beat Atlanta Falcons

In a night of firsts, the Patriots pulled off a 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons, the first time the NFL final needed extra time.

USA

White House and US judiciary fight over travel ban

A legal tussle between the White House and the US judiciary over a controversial travel ban returns to the federal appeals court today.

World News

US Appeals Court refuses to reinstate the Trump travel ban

Nonetheless, Donald Trump is predicting the US Justice Department will win the appeal it has filed against a judge's order lifting a travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countr

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Trump administration appeals travel ban suspension

As the Trump administration appeals the suspension of its controversial travel ban, those affected by the restrictions are using their window of opportunity to get into the United…

Sport

Brady, beer and chicken wings it's Super Bowl time

Super Bowl Patriots V Hawks in Houston

USA

'Make America Think Again': anti-Trump rallies take place worldwide

Around the world, thousands take part in protests against US President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.

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US travel ban: valid visa holders to be allowed entry - government spokeswoman

Airlines resume flights for US visa holders. President Trump labels court ruling to block his travel ban 'ridiculous', says it 'will be overturned.'

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Tough talk as military exercises get underway in Iran

The US Defence Secretary says he is not planning to boost troop levels in the Middle East, despite rising tension with Iran. Jim Mattis has warned, however, that the world will no longer ignore Tehran

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