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No evidence of criminal activity surrounding Clinton's emails - FBI

48 hours away from the US presidential election, Bureau director James Comey has told members of Congress the agency has finished its review and has found nothing.

USA

US man confesses to seven killings after woman found chained 'like a dog' - officials

US authorities say a registered sex offender has confessed to seven killings, after a woman was found chained alive in a storage container.

USA

US election: Clinton and Trump fight for key battleground states

With just three days to go, the US presidential hopefuls battle it out for control of the swing states.

Economy

Dissecting the presidential candidate's views of the US-Cuba trade embargo

Many Cubans are closely focused on the twists and turns of the US election battle, unsure what the outcome will mean for their country's economy.

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World

Bucks find form to down Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks finally found their rhythm in the new NBA regular season when they thrashed the Indian Pacers on matchday five.

Business Series

Takata looks at bankruptcy protection for its US unit - report

Troubled airbag maker Takata is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy protection for its US division.

Economy

US adds 161,000 jobs in October, wages rise

US monthly jobs numbers show a strong pace of hiring in October, a lower unemployment rate and increased wages.

Cinema

Dark crime comedy 'Dog Eat Dog' stars Defoe and Cage

Nasty criminals plot baby kidnap

Russia

US actor Steven Seagal given Russian nationality

US actor Steven Seagal has been granted Russian citizenship, the Kremlin says.

USA

Meryl Streep to receive Golden Globes lifetime award

US actress Meryl Streep, regarded as one of the finest on-screen performers of her generation, will be presented with the Golden Globes lifetime achievement award, organisers said on…

Iran

Iran marks anniversary of US embassy takeover

Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Iranian capital to mark the anniversary of the takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran.

Afghanistan

Dozens of civilians die in airstrike called to protect US and Afghan troops

At least 30 civilians have been killed, many of them children, in Northern Afghanistan after airstrikes were called in to protect US and Afghan troops fighting the…

USA

US election: race for the White House tightens

Just a week ago, Hillary Clinton was ahead in eight out of nine states identified as “battleground” states in the US election.

Markets

Stock markets steady despite presidential poll nervousness

Wall Street remains nervous about Donald Trump chances in next week's presidential election but stocks steadied on Thursday.

Sport

Cubs end curse and look forward to glorious World Series future

Chicago are World Series baseball champions again after a 108-year wait.

USA

Chicago Cubs end 'curse' with first baseball title in 108 years

The beloved baseball team of Chicago ended the longest title drought in American sports history on Wednesday night (2 November).

Cinema

'Moonlight' illuminates the darker side of the American dream

A gay black dancer deals with the difficulties in modern day Miami.

USA

Obama goes on 'Trump attack' in support of Clinton

Election tension appears to be intensifying across the US.

Economy

Federal Reserve keeps borrowing costs unchanged

As expected, the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged and reinforced expectations for higher borrowing costs in December.

World

US election 2016: strategies to sway the undecided

Latest opinion polls in the US indicate that Hillary Clinton’s lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump has narrowed dramatically in the wake of the latest FBI investigation into her…

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