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US Supreme Court strikes down Texas law imposing strict regulations on abortion

Abortion rights activists have claimed a victory after the US Supreme Court ruled in their favour striking down a Texas law which imposes strict regulations on abortion…

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Wall Street closes 1.5% down amid continuing Brexit blues

The Brexit effect is still being felt across world markets….

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Microsoft designs smart mosquito trap to track Zika

Researchers are testing a smart mosquito trap they hope will help better track the spread of the Zika virus.

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Chile beats Argentina in Copa America final

The Copa America final was decided on penalties after Argentina and Chile failed to score during normal time. Chile won 4 – 2 in the penalty shootout.

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US National Guard help rescue effort in flood-hit West Virginia

President Obama has signed a disaster declaration making federal funding available for flood victims in three counties of the US state of West Virginia, which is dealing with the aftermath of the wors

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More than 20 dead in West Virginia in US state's 'worst floods in a century'

At least 23 people have died in the US state of West Virginia, after its flooding for over a century.

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Obama stands by 'back of queue' warning on post-Brexit UK trade deal

President Obama has stood by his comment that Britain will move to the back of the queue post-Brexit when it comes to trade deals with the United States.

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Fifth US military satellite blasts off

A fifth Navy communication satellite has been launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida for use by the U.

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Brexit - the view from the US

Joe Biden says the "special relationship" will continue while Donald Trump sees "parallels between the US and UK".

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US Supreme Court ruling means illegal immigrants with US born children will be deported

The Supreme Court of the United States has blocked President Obama’s plan to prevent around four million illegal immigrants from being deported if they have US born children and haven’t got a criminal

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Holders Chile reach Copa America final

Defending champions Chile booked their place in the Copa America final after beating Colombia 2-0 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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US Democrats stage Congress "sit-in" to demand tighter gun controls

US Democrats have staged a “sit-in” on the lower house of Congress (House of Representatives) to demand that the chamber remain in session until Republicans agree to a vote on gun control…

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Angry neighbour hoists Mexican flag beside Trump's Scottish golf course

A man who lives beside one of Donald Trump’s golf courses in Scotland has raised the Mexican flag in protest ahead of the US presidential hopeful’s visit on…

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Roland Emmerich cements his place in Hollywood

The German director left his mark on Hollywood Boulevard ahead of the premiere of "Independence Day" sequel

World

Brexit: a view from America where remaining in the EU is seen to be in the interests of the US

Britain has always positioned itself as closer to America than its continental cousins – it shares a language, historical links, not to mention close cooperation on foreign policy, intelligence sharin

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Brexit: President Barack Obama forthright in his views on the EU referendum in the UK

President Barack Obama made his fifth visit to the United Kingdom on April 22.

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Bush fires rage amid brutal heatwave in southern California

Two fast-moving bush fires rage amid a brutal heatwave in the US state of California.

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US Senate rejects new gun control measures

Four new gun control measures tabled in the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Orlando have failed to pass in the US Senate.

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Orlando gunman pledged allegiance to ISIL during 911 calls

Newly released transcripts of 911 calls made by Orlando gunman Omar Mateen reveal he threatened to strap hostages into explosives vests.

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LeBron delivers as Cavaliers secure maiden NBA title

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured their first NBA championship title with a thrilling 93-89 win over the Golden State Warriors at the Oracle Arena on Sunday.

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