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'Ireland has done nothing wrong' says finance minister over Apple tax

Ireland's government insisted it has done nothing wrong as the Dublin parliament debated its fight with the European Commission over Apple's tax bill.

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Easy ride for Djoko as Kerber and Wozniacki reach US Open semis

Top seed Novak Djokovic moved into the semi-finals of the US Open after his opponent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired with injury.

Business Series

Hit the road jack - iPhone 7 expected to lack a headphone socket

Apple is about to unveil its lineup of new products in San Francisco, expected to include the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus as well as the Apple Watch 2.

Cinema

Morgan, a sci-fi thriller about a humanoid gone bad

Luke Scott, son of famed director Ridley, makes his directorial debut in the sci-fi thriller Morgan, about a humanoid gone bad.

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Rock formation 'toppled by vandals'

Police are investigating whether an iconic rock formation on the coast of Oregon in the US was deliberately toppled.

USA

Partial halt to North Dakota oil pipeline after Native American protest

There have been mounting protests in the US over plans to build an oil pipeline in North Dakota over land that is sacred to Native Americans.

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Clinton hints at Russian interference to elect Trump

Hillary Clinton has hinted that Russia might have interfered with the US election process to try to help Donald Trump.

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Philippines says Duterte 'regrets' Obama insult

The Philippines says President Rodrigo Duterte regrets insulting Barack Obama.

Philippines

What did Rodrigo Duterte call Barack Obama?

Hardliner Duterte has warned the US president not to question him over a surge in drug-related killings since Duterte took office two months ago.

Cult

Good Charlotte back in business with a new album

Good Charlotte, the American band and brainchild of twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden, are back on the road to promote the 'Youth Authority' collection.

Sport

US Open: Lucas Pouille stuns Rafa Nadal in five-set thriller

Young Frenchman Lucas Pouille scored a stunning, five-set upset over 14-times grand slam singles champion Rafa Nadal, winning a climactic tiebreak 8-6 to reach the…

Cult

Lettuce and livestock perform arabesques down on the farm

There is moonlight in Vermont and there is classical ballet down on the farm in Vermont.

Cinema

Stars promenade at the Deauville American Film Festival

The stars and the stripes paraded at the "Deauville American Film Festival":http://www.festival-deauville.com/DEV/index.php?pid=22.

North Korea

Japan strongly condemns latest North Korean missile launch

North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to the South Korean military.

World News

G20 summit: Brexit warnings from Japan and US, but trade hope from Australia

Leaders of the world’s largest economies have met for the second and final day of the G20 summit in China.

South Sudan

South Sudan accepts new UN-backed peacekeeping force

Under increasing international pressure, South Sudan has agreed to accept 4,000 extra peacekeepers.

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Panda twins born at US zoo

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China and US ratify Paris climate change deal

The world’s two biggest polluters, China and the US, have both ratified the Paris climate change agreement.

China

US and China ratify Paris climate change deal

The world’s two biggest polluters, China and the US, have both ratified the Paris climate change agreement.

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Hermine wreaks havoc across US state of Florida

Hurricane Hermine has wreaked havoc across the US state of Florida, knocking out power to nearly 300,000 homes and businesses, flooding low-lying areas and raising concerns about the spread of the Zik

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