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Baton Rouge police officers suspended after fatally shooting father-of-five

Another fatal police shooting of an African American man in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has sparked protests and again raised the issue of disproportionate use of force by…

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Obama slows down US troop withdrawal in Afghanistan

The United States has shelved plans almost to halve the US force in Afghanistan by the end of the year.

Georgia

Kerry pledges support for Georgia's western aims before NATO summit

US Secretary of State John Kerry has sought to reassure Georgia of American support during a visit to Tbilisi ahead of a NATO summit this weekend expected to focus on the threat posed by…

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Obama campaigns with Clinton after FBI rule out criminal charges over 'emailgate'

They were once bitter political rivals but Hillary Clinton now has outgoing President Barack Obama backing her in the race to the White House.

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Obama and Clinton together for the first time on presidential campaign trail

Obama side-by-side with Clinton on campaign trail “Trump is unqualified to be president” FBI criticised over Clinton email probe President Barack Obama has appeared on stage with Democratic presid

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US Independence Day celebrated under heightened security

Firework displays have been held throughout the US to mark Independence Day.

Cult

Applause for Fitz and the Tantrums' single 'Hand Clap'

Fitz and the Tantrums high-energy indie pop rhythyms have propelled their single 'Hand Clap' up the Billboard charts. It is from their eponymous album released in June

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USA apologises to UAE over arrest of 'suspected terrorist'

The United Arab Emirates has advised its male citizens not to wear the white robes, headscarf and headband of the national dress when travelling abroad.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: 'suicide bomb attack' near US consulate in Jeddah

A suicide bomber has died in a blast opposite the US Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, state TV reports.

USA

New York: tourist severely injures foot in Central Park explosion

A 19-year-old tourist has severely injured his left foot, after an explosion in New York’s Central Park.

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A 'great moral voice' - funeral held for holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel

A private funeral has been held at a New York synagogue for World War Two concentration camp survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel.

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Hillary Clinton interviewed by FBI in private email server inquiry

Hillary Clinton has been interviewed by the FBI as part of the inquiry into her use of a private email server when she was secretary of state.

Bangladesh

Italy mourns at least nine nationals killed in Bangladesh terror attack

Italy is mourning nine of its nationals killed in Friday’s militant attack on a café in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.

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Four children stabbed to death in Memphis, Tennessee

Four children under six have been stabbed to death in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Michelle and Letizia

Michelle Obama has met Spain’s Queen Letizia at her residence in the Palace of La Zarzuela in Madrid.

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Hillary Clinton statue in Albania

The Albanian town of Saranda has unveiled a Hillary Clinton statue.

USA

25,000 Tesla automated cars to be examined

It comes after a driver of one of the vehicles was killed when it was in autopilot mode and was involved in a collision in the US.

Cinema

Zac Efron and Anna Kendrick premiere ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’ in Los Angeles

Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates follows two hard-partying brothers, played by Zac Efron and Adam DeVine, who place an online ad looking for some well-behaved dates for their sister’s wedding in…

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U.S. military repeals ban on transgender service members

The US Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter has lifted the Pentagon ban on transgender people serving openly in the United States military.

Sport

Record-breaker Phelps qualifies for fifth Olympic games

Michael Phelps is set to make American history at the Rio Olympics in August.

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