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Iraq

Kerry salutes Iraq's progress in retaking ground from ISIL

The US Secretary of State John Kerry has been in Baghdad to show support for Iraq especially over its battle against the so-called Islamic State

Economy

Brent crude oil surges five percent

Brent crude oil is up five percent, at more than 41 dollars a barrel. The surge is raising hopes that top producers will will agree to freeze

Business Series

Uber agrees $25m lawsuit over driver vetting and fees

The taxi-hailing service Uber has agreed a 25 million dollar settlement to end a lawsuit in California. It has been accused of misleading customers

Sport

Hawks break Toronto curse

The Atlanta Hawks kept their composure to edge out the Toronto Raptors 95-87 on home soil on Thursday. The win snapped a five-game losing streak

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Iraq

John Kerry visits Iraq at key moment of struggle against ISIL

The US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Baghdad on Friday to show his support for Iraq, whose government is embroiled in domestic problems as

Economy

FBI says iPhone unlocking method won't work on newer models

The secret method used by the FBI to unlock the iPhone 5c of one of the San Bernardino shooters won’t work on newer models. That is according to the

Business Series

Verizon close to making bid for Yahoo's web business - reports

Telecom giant Verizon Communications is believed to be poised to make a bid for Yahoo’s web business. It is also hoping to put in an offer for a

USA

First dog cafe in U.S. opens in Los Angeles

A dog cafe which offers people a chance to pet a pooch along with their morning coffee has opened in Los Angeles. It’s being billed as the first of

Culture news

Cirque du Soleil makes Broadway debut

Canadian theatrical company Cirque du Soleil is making its Broadway debut with a new show called ‘Paramour’. Set in the golden age of Hollywood, it

Sport

Surfing wipeouts remembered in spectacular style

The World Surf League has released a dramatic series of pictures announcing the nominees for Wipeout of the Year Award.

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Saved from the table

A young California sea lion found malnourished and injured inside a waterfront San Diego restaurant was returned to the wild on Tuesday (April 5)

Cinema

Comedy queen Melissa McCarthy is Trump-like mogul in 'The Boss'

Melissa McCarthy stars as a finance mogul Michelle Darnell in Hollywood comedy ‘The Boss’. After spending time in prison for insider trading

USA

Porsche exonerated in Paul Walker, Roger Rodas crash

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming Porsche was responsible for crash that killed fast and furious actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas.

Sport

Augusta Masters shaping up to be a closely-fought affair

This Thursday sees the kick off of the Masters, golf’s first Grand Slam of the season. The tournament is shaping up as one of the best in recent

Cinema

Jon Favreau gives Kipling classic The Jungle Book a CGI remake

Originally released in 1967, and digitally remastered 40 years later, the story has now been turned into a live-action CGI movie with stunning special effects.

Business Series

Disney begins search for new CEO after Staggs quits in surprise

Shares in Disney dropped two percent after the firm announced the resignation of Tom Staggs, a veteran executive who was tipped to be its next

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Underwater art

An artificial reef in the Florida Keys has become a temporary gallery for a subsea art exhibition.

Azerbaijan

Calls for calm after third day of fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia’s president has warned that renewed fighting in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh could spiral into all-out war after a third day of

Cinema

'The Conjuring 2' promises more scary exorcist-style horror

After the success of horror flick ‘The Conjuring’, director James Wan is back with ‘The Conjuring 2’. Also based on a true story, the sequel

Cinema

'The Huntsman' returns with added star power

The world of the Grimm Brothers is back to haunt us on the silver screen with the prequel to the 2012 hit ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’. ‘The

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