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US federal government halts Dakota oil pipeline

The US federal government has temporarily halted a controversial oil pipeline in North Dakota, moments after a judge approved the project.

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UN seeks new sanctions on North Korea after nuclear test

The United Nations has strongly condemned North Korea’s fifth and most powerful nuclear test to date, agreeing immediately to draw up significant new sanctions.

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US House of Representatives votes to let 9/11 victims' families sue Saudi Arabia

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow 9/11 victims’ families sue Saudi Arabia for damages.

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VW engineer pleads guilty in US over diesel pollution scandal

The US has brought the first criminal charges against a Volkswagen executive over the diesel emissions scandal. Engineer James Liang has pleaded guilty and will cooperate with investigators.

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Landon Donovan ends retirement and returns to LA Galaxy

Landon Donovan has decided to come out of retirement to play for LA Galaxy for the remainder of the 2016 Major League Soccer season.

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Hewlett-Packard Enterprise sells software business

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise has slimmed down further by selling its software business to British firm Micro Focus.

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US-Russia talks on Syria stall

Russia and the US have discussed possible cooperation to defeat terrorist groups in Syria.

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Tom Hanks is "Miracle on the Hudson" hero

On January 15th, 2009, US Airways pilot Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger became an overnight hero after successfully landing a plane with 155 people onboard in New York’s Hudson…

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Murder suspect gives police the slip by breaking handcuffs

A murder suspect in Las Vegas was caught on camera escaping from police custody by twisting his handcuffs until they broke.

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Obama reminds Beijing tribunal ruling on South China Sea is 'binding'

Barack Obama has reminded China that an international ruling rejecting Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea is “binding”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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