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The Lumineers to launch new album and tour in April

After the success of their 2012 self-titled debut album, US folk rock band The Lumineers are hoping for more of the same with their follow-up. The

USA

Several dead as US south and east lashed by storms and tornadoes

The US southeast and mid-Atlantic region have been lashed by violent thunderstorms and tornadoes that killed several people. The states of Louisiana

Cinema

Kate Winslet stars in gritty cop drama 'Triple 9'

Directed by Australian John Hillcoat, who gave us the haunting post-apocalyptic ‘The Road’ in 2009, ‘Triple 9’ is a crime thriller set in the

USA

US: Obama signs bill extending privacy protections

US President Barack Obama has signed legislation that would extend some US privacy protections. It would take in citizens of allied countries and

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Unlocking shooter's iPhone would be 'bad for America,' says Apple chief

It would be “bad for America” and set a legal precedent. Apple chief Tim Cook has hit back at the FBI over a court order to help break into an iPhone

Sport

NBA: Kings down Nuggets

The Sacremento Kings came from behind to beat the Denver Nuggets for their third win on the bounce. DeMarcus Cousins starred for the Kings in victory

USA

Apple-US encryption case 'could lead to more government-proof technology'

Apple’s battle with the US authorities over encryption will likely boost efforts by companies to make devices more secure against government

World News

Deadly tornadoes hit southern US

Tornadoes have lashed the southern United States, bringing death and destruction to Louisiana and Mississippi. At least three people were killed and

USA

US presidential election: Trump scores big win in Nevada

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has coasted to victory in the Nevada caucuses, marking his third victory in a row in the state by state contests

Italy

Italy: US ambassador summoned over Berlusconi spying reports

Italy’s foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador, over reports that American intelligence services tapped the phones of former prime minister

USA

Filmmaker Spike Lee to stay away from Oscars over ongoing diversity row

In Hollywood they preparing for the Oscars – the movie industry’s biggest night. But how much is all the work papering over the cracks of a world

USA

Mars in meltdown as chocolate recall reaches 55 countries

Chocolate maker Mars inc has recalled Mars bars and Snickers from 55 countries.

USA

Michigan shootings: Uber driver denied bail on murder charges

An Uber driver, accused in the US of six counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, has been denied bail. Jason Dalton, 45, is charged in

Syria

Ceasefire agreed in Syria - Washington and Moscow

Washington and Moscow have agreed terms for a ceasefire in Syria. Hostilities will halt at midnight on February the 27th. A joint statement says the

USA

Watch: 106-year-old woman dances with Barack and Michelle Obama!

106-year-old Virginia McLaurin was so excited when she met US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle that she busted out some dance moves with

Europe News

Protests as fresh round of TTIP trade deal talks begin

A handful of Greenpeace activists tried to blockade the venue where EU and US negotiators met for trade talks on Monday (February 22). Brussels and

USA

Michigan police investigate reports that Uber driver Jason Dalton 'took fares' amid shooting spree

An Uber driver has been arrested in the US city of Kalamazoo accused of shooting dead six people. Allegedly he drove passengers between the killings.

World News

More than 150 killed in Syria attacks amid ceasefire push

More than 150 people in total are said to have been killed in bomb attacks in the Syrian cities of Damascus and Homs. In the capital, 180 were also

Jordan

Syria: "We are near another ceasefire" - Kerry

Obama and Putin are likely to discuss the terms of the deal in the coming days.

USA

Michigan massacre suspect identified as Jason Dalton

Seven people were shot and killed and several others wounded in the US state of Michigan on Saturday night. A suspect was arrested and has been named

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