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Texas passes 'campus carry' law allowing weapons at universities

The US state of Texas has passed a law allowing people to carry concealed handguns onto campuses. It came into force on the 50th anniversary of a mass shooting at the University of Texas.

USA

Republicans and families of war dead slam Trumps attacks on Muslim family

Donald Trump is coming under further fire for his attacks on a Muslim couple whose son was killed in service in Iraq.

USA

Sex offenders in New York to be barred from playing Pokemon Go

Sex offenders in New York are to be barred from playing Pokemon Go while on parole .

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Texas to allow carrying of concealed handguns on campus

The state of Texas is to allow people to carry concealed handguns onto campuses, including classrooms.

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Pregnant women warned against Miami travel as more Zika cases detected

Pregnant women are being warned not to travel to Miami in Florida after another 10 Zika cases were identified.

Libya

Libya PM hails success of US air strikes on ISIL

The UN-backed government in Libya has hailed the success of US air strikes against ISIL fighters in the coastal city of Sirte.

Turkey

US 'fully supports' Turkish democracy - US Joint Chiefs Chairman

The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff has condemned last months coup attempt in Turkey during a visit to Ankara.

Business Series

Tesla SolarCity merger approved

Electric car maker Tesla is to buy its sister company SolarCity which makes solar panels. CEO Elon Musk is the largest shareholder in both firms and chairman of SolarCity.

USA

Freefaller Luke Aikens dives full throttle into the record books

American Luke Aikens have dived into the record books by becoming the first person ever to leap from twenty five thousand feet without a parachute or wing suit.

Cult

What they really really want is gender equality

A Spice Girls remake promotes UN global goals for women

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Cirque du Soleil unveils special tribute to Michael Jackson

A ten-foot statue of late singer Michael Jackson was unveiled in Las Vegas as Cirque du Soleil cast members performed to ‘Scream,’ the first single from the pop star’s ‘HIStory’…

World News

'Girl power' for Hillary Clinton

Female senators from Maryland, Missouri and Massachusetts are supporting Hillary Clinton after she accepted the Democrat presidential nomination.

USA

The gloves are off - Clinton and Trump hit the White House campaign trail

Fresh from accepting the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton’s hitting the road, to shore up support for her White House bid.

USA

Hawaii's spectacular 'smiley' volcano

Sometimes Mother Nature takes your breath away – and makes you smile.

USA

Hillary makes history as the first woman to run for the White House

Hillary Clinton says she has cracked the glass ceiling by becoming the first woman nominated as presidential candidate by a major party.

Turkey

Erdogan accuses US officials of siding with Turkey coup plotters

Some 99 military top brass have been promoted in Turkey in an overhaul of the country’s armed forces following this month’s failed coup.

Economy

US economy grows less than expected in Q2

The US economy grew far less than forecast in the second quarter even though there was a surge in consumer spending.

USA

Trump 'would have hit' speakers at Democrat Convention

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump didn’t like the Democratic Convention at all.

USA

'We will not build a wall' - Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic presidential nomination

Hillary Clinton’s formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to head the ticket of a major US party.

Cinema

Bad Moms strike out against the perils and pitfalls of parenting

New film ‘Bad Moms’ brings a string of female stars together to take digs at the modern day perils of parenting.

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